Trustee

Help Shape the Future of Your Community

Become a Trustee with SWAN Advice Network

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Would you like to use your skills, experience, and perspective to help a local charity grow and thrive?

SWAN Advice Network (including SWAN Transport and Radstock Food Club) is looking for new Trustees to join our friendly, committed Board. We want people who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas, and who will help broaden the diversity of voices and thinking at board level.

You don’t need to come from the community transport sector; in fact, we’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in HR, Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteer Management, or Community Engagement.

We warmly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ communities. Lived experience is just as valuable as professional experience.

Why Become a Trustee with SWAN?

As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in helping SWAN support and connect local communities. You’ll help shape our strategy, ensure we’re well governed and financially secure, and support our staff and volunteers to do their best work.

This is a chance to:

·         Make a real, visible impact in your local area

·         Develop new skills and gain trustee experience

·         Use your professional or lived experience for social good

·         Be part of a supportive, values-driven team

What Will You Be Doing?

Trustees work together to guide the charity and help it grow sustainably. Your role will include:

·         Supporting SWAN’s purpose, vision, and strategic direction

·         Helping approve and review plans, policies, and budgets

·         Overseeing finances and good governance

·         Supporting and constructively challenging the leadership team

·         Working closely with our CEO

As a small charity, there may be opportunities to get involved beyond board meetings, for example, sharing your expertise, contributing to discussions on key issues, or representing SWAN externally.

Time Commitment

·         We hold quarterly board meetings, which may be in person or online

·         Occasional additional involvement depending on your interests and availability

Do I Need Experience?

No previous trustee or governance experience is required. What matters most is your commitment, curiosity, and willingness to contribute.

If you care about community, connection, and equality, and want to help a local charity make a lasting difference we’d love to hear from you.