We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of animal welfare and human well-being at Hugs, which will celebrate 10 years in 2027. Our Trustees and Senior Leadership Team are on the start line of preparing a new Strategic Plan. This means you will help guide our next phase of growth and delivery.
We’re particularly looking for people with experience in Equine Welfare, Finance, Legal, HR or Fundraising who can share their knowledge, offer strategic guidance and help us continue transforming lives through the power of rescued animals, nature and compassionate support. In return, you’ll become part of an incredible team making a real difference to both animals and people. It’s a voluntary role, but one that can be incredibly rewarding! 🥰
Ideally new Trustees will be able to fulfil at least some of the following qualities:
✅ Essential
Above all, be committed and enthusiastic individuals, willing to support our ways of working through our charity values of Kindness, Dignity and Respect.
To have a good all round business acumen from their career experience.
To be committed to excellence in Charity Governance and have competent understanding of the Duties of a Trustee. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-what-you-need-to-do-cc3/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-what-you-need-to-do
Be willing to bring fresh perspectives to the Board, challenge constructively and kindly and decide diligently.
Be willing to assist in identifying new funding opportunities, developing partnerships, raising the profile of the charity and helping to support the charity’s strategic ambitions.
Have experience in an area of either Equine Welfare, Legal, Finance, HR or Fundraising.
💚 Desirable
To have previous/recent trustee experience with 3 years’ service or more, although Hugs will provide/arrange full training for Trustees who are new to this role.
To have familiarity with the Charities SORP.
Where necessary, be willing to learn aspects of safeguarding such that trustees have oversight of services which are safe, trauma-informed and person-centred.
If you’re ready to give back and bring your skills to a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Please send your CV with a covering letter to tell us why you’d like to join our Board and the skills or experience you can bring to trustees@hugsfoundation.org.uk 🙌. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2026 but the post may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. If you would like an informal chat about becoming a Trustee for Hugs, please let us know in your covering letter.
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