Would you like to join our Board as a Trustee?
Following an internal review, and during this period of consolidation and growth, the Board has agreed to strengthen its governance and capacity by appointing two additional Trustees.
New Trustee Roles
1. Treasurer
We are seeking a Trustee to serve as Treasurer, with responsibility for oversight of all financial matters of the charity.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring effective financial management, record keeping, and reporting to the Board.
Overseeing statutory financial returns, including to OSCR.
Managing and developing systems for Gift Aid.
Drafting and maintaining financial policies and procedures.
Providing clear financial information to support good governance and strategic growth.
This role does not require a qualified accountant. We are looking for someone with sound financial skills, attention to detail, and an interest in supporting the charity to grow sustainably.
2. International Development Representative (Overseas Partner Trustee)
We are also seeking to appoint a Trustee based outside the UK, to represent the perspective of our international partners.
Key qualities include:
Direct experience of working in or with community-based organisations.
Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in international development.
Commitment to strengthening GSL’s partnerships through insight, representation, and constructive challenge.
Enthusiasm for the mission of GSL and a willingness to actively contribute to Board discussions and decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from individuals who are committed, enthusiastic, and willing to share their experience to help GSL grow stronger. Trustees should be collaborative, values-driven, and able to contribute actively to our vision and governance.
If you are interested in one of these roles, please contact us at hello@globalsupportlink.org with a CV and a covering letter.
Our Latest Volunteer Roles
1. Fundraising Volunteer
We are seeking a volunteer with an interest in fundraising and resource development. This role will involve identifying potential funding sources, such as companies, charitable foundations, and grant opportunities. The volunteer will also support us in exploring online tools for income generation, including crowdfunding platforms and the effective use of Google Ads. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, has creative ideas for income generation, and can help us grow our financial sustainability.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer to help us reflect on and document the work we have carried out through our Global Support Link projects. This will involve reviewing our history of completed projects, preparing short written summaries of each, and evaluating their outcomes and impact. The role will require close communication with our overseas partners to gather information and insights. It is well-suited to someone who is thorough, organised, and interested in learning more about international development project monitoring.
3. Communications and Social Media Volunteer
We would like a volunteer to strengthen our communications and online presence. This role will involve refreshing and developing content for our website, increasing activity on social media channels, and building engagement with our wider community. The volunteer will also explore new ways to share our story and connect with supporters. This role is ideal for someone with skills or enthusiasm in communications, digital media, or marketing, who wants to make a tangible difference in helping us raise our profile.
If you are interested in one of these roles, please contact us at hello@globalsupportlink.org with a CV and a covering letter.