Chair

UK-wide,  Access to London  

Leadership and Board

Voluntary, expenses paid 

Job # 194336

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) bring together community foundations across the UK, connecting philanthropy with local knowledge to strengthen communities and improve lives. 

Through 47 accredited community foundations covering every postcode of the UK, the network has distributed more than £2 billion to grassroots organisations and local causes over the last fifty years, creating significant impact where it is most needed. 

We are now seeking an outstanding new Chair to lead the Board of UKCF at a pivotal moment. 

Chair 
UK Community Foundations 
UK-wide, Access to London  
Voluntary, expenses paid 

With a new 2026–2030 strategy, increasing national relevance, and growing opportunities to influence philanthropy, policy and place-based giving, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how capital, leadership and trust reach communities across the country. 

Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, champion UKCF externally, and help strengthen the organisation’s impact, profile and partnerships. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who bring: 

Significant senior leadership experience in business, philanthropy, the public sector or civil society

Strong networks and the credibility to convene senior stakeholders

Board or chairing experience, with sound governance judgement

Strategic insight and the ability to support and challenge constructively

A strong commitment to equity, opportunity and thriving communities

We are keen to engage with accomplished leaders who shares UKCF’s mission and values, and who would like to influence philanthropy nationally and locally across the UK. 

We welcome a broad range of perspectives and lived experience to our Board, and warmly welcome applications from individuals from backgrounds typically underrepresented at board level. 

The time commitment is approximately three days per month with an initial term of three years, renewable once. 

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the link below: https://prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/194336

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Tammy Stewart via email:
Anna.Gardet@prospect-us.co.uk
Tammy.Stewart @prospect-us.co.uk

Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications:                                                    Tuesday 2^nd June 2026
Interviews with Prospectus:                                                 w/c 8^th June 2026
Engagement sessions with UKCF’s stakeholders:         w/c 15^th  June 2026
Interviews with UK Community Foundations:                  22^nd June 2026

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Anna Gardet

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