Charity Trustee Recruitment

Empowering charities with experienced, passionate Trustees to shape vision, strengthen governance, and drive long-lasting positive impact in the communities they serve.

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Introduction to Trustee Recruitment

At Prospectus, we recognise that trustees are the cornerstone of any successful charity or not-for-profit organisation. Our Charity Trustee Recruitment service is dedicated to helping you find individuals who align with your values, share your vision, and have the expertise to guide your organisation’s future. With decades of experience in the not-for-profit sector, we bring a tailored approach to trustee recruitment.

Our Approach to Trustee Recruitment

We take a personalised approach to trustee recruitment, understanding your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Our recruitment process involves a deep dive into your organisation’s mission and culture, ensuring that every candidate has both the skills and the passion to contribute meaningfully. Whether you need trustees with experience in finance, governance, advocacy, or sector-specific expertise, we provide access to a diverse network of potential candidates.

Trustee Recruitment Resources

Board member interview questions and scoring card

Need help with the interview process for your Board member recruitment?
We have example questions and a scoring card to help.

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Example job descriptions for Board roles

Need help with writing job descriptions for your Board member recruitment?
Take a look at our Chair, Treasurer and Trustee job description templates here.

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Areas we cover

Chief Executive

Digital

Finance

Grant Making

Marketing & Communcations

Operational

HR, Culture & Diversity

Policy 

Trustees

Arts & Culture

Business for Good

Education

Environment and Sustainability

Service Delivery

Membership

Public Sector

Trusts and Foundations

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Example appointments

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Connect with a Board Recruitment Expert

Our specialist teams work with a diverse range of charities, trusts and foundations, membership bodies, universities and social enterprises to source and place exceptional candidates across the UK.

Board Recruitment Team ready to help you

  • Working with Prospectus was smooth and clear. They are very responsive. We had the right candidates for interview, saving us a lot of time in shortlisting
    Patricia Conti
    Creative and Brand Manager at Versus Arthritis

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Porchlight

Job #195235

Treasurer

  • Location: Kent (Or Surrounding Areas)
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #195235
  • Salary: Voluntary position (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
  • Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026 23:59:59
Porchlight Treasurer Voluntary position (reasonable expenses reimbursed) Time Commitment: Four Board meetings per year, held in person, and four online Finance and Risk Committee meetings. There will also be ad hoc engagement with the […]
Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026 23:59:59
The Brent Centre For Young People

Job #194883

Chair

  • Location: London
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #194883
  • Salary: This role is unremunerated, with travel expenses paid
  • Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026 23:59:59

The Brent Centre for Young People
Chair

The Brent Centre is a long‑established London charity providing specialist psychoanalytic understanding, treatment of and research into Adolescent Mental Health. With a strong clinical heritage […]

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026 23:59:59
RCN Foundation

Job #194377

Trustees (Finance & Investment Expertise)

  • Location: Remote, with travel to London for board meetings
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #194377
  • Salary: Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid
  • Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026 23:59:59

RCN Foundation
Trustees (Finance & Investment Expertise)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees of the RCN Foundation, an independent charity that supports and strengthens nursing and midwifery to improve […]

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026 23:59:59
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