About Peterborough Women's Aid
Peterborough Women’s Aid mission is to provide a specialist response to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls; empower victims to be in control of their own future and create everlasting change. We are a growing and aspirational organisation.
What will you be doing?
It’s not just about strategy, governance and finance, though these are important. It’s about bringing a wealth of different voices, skills and experiences to the table, and harnessing your energy, creativity and commitment to make a real difference. This is a voluntary position, but expenses are reimbursed.
The role of a trustee is varied and rewarding. It includes:
* Ensuring compliance with the values and objectives of PWA
* Agreeing all new policies and procedures
* Overseeing financial plans and budgets
* Approving the annual business plan
* Oversee the organisation’s fundraising plans and strategy
* Provide guidance and advice to the trustee board on fundraising
* Oversee organisational fundraising and ensure it is carried out in legal, transparent and accountable ways
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees act as a group and not as individuals.
Commitment
You will be required to attend a minimum of 8 meetings per year which are held on weekday evenings. These are currently being held on line however this may change. There are also two away day events in person. Three-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
What are we looking for?
* Someone with sufficient fundraising/income generation experience
* An understanding of the UK charity sector
* A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice
* Experience of diverse fundraising practices, including trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, corporate, community and events
* Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills
* Knowledge of the Peterborough area
* Experience of strategic planning
* Strong leadership skills
* The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment
* A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
PWA values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination of all forms. We encourage and welcome applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from minoritised women and younger women. We also welcome applicants with lived experience of VAWG services.
What difference will you make?
You could help to shape our future and ensure that we continue to deliver our vital, life-saving work supporting survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting PWA with their recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV/LinkedIn Profile, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join PWA, the skills and experience you will bring to the board and what you would hope to get out of the role. If you’d like to have an informal conversation before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you. Please send applications and enquiries to:trusteeworks@reachvolunteering.org.uk
Application deadline: 24th October 2025
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