TrusteeRecruitment PackRegistered charity number: 1089987We are looking to recruit at least two people to join ourfantastic charity as Trustees, including one person whomay become Treasurer and chair of our FinanceCommittee. We’re specifically looking for applications frompeople with at least one of the following characteristics:  Experience in charity financeExperience in fundraising, marketing andcommunicationsWith lived experience of homelessness.  Who are Black, Asian or a person of colour.  Experience of working in or around the homelessnesssector  We aim to create a Trustee Board that is representative ofthe population groups we serve, recognising that a greaterdiversity of backgrounds and perspectives will strengthenour Board. Applications are encouraged from people withdisabilities, and Groundswell is committed to providingreasonable access adjustments as required.      If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please contact:  Gina Rowlands, Chair of the Groundswell Board via:info@groundswell.org.uk Thank you for your interest inbecoming a Groundswell Trustee This is a very exciting time to join Groundswell’s board. In the lastfew years, Groundswell has risen to the challenges of theexternal environment with the co-production of a new four-yearstrategy, which involved all staff, volunteers and trustees, and asuccessful launch to all external partners and funders. Throughour new strategy and four key goals, we can clearly articulateand demonstrate our vision, values and ethos. Despite the forthcoming changes within NHS England and LocalAuthorities threatening the future of commissioned services withinhomelessness and inclusion health, the organisation remains strong.Over the last year, we have transformed our board meetings; staffmembers contributing to a written report and at each meeting, arepresentative of staff and volunteers are invited to present on theirarea of work, followed by robust and meaningful discussions on howthe Board can support them.  Groundswell always has its focus on the future; it never stands still. In2025, we saw the launch of the NHS 10-year plan and await details ofthe homelessness strategy. Groundswell contributed to theconsultation process for both these documents, with evidence-basedresearch and members with lived experience feeding in. We madesure that participation and progression within inclusion health andhomelessness were central to this.  Groundswell will continue to be at the forefront of campaigning andadvocacy for the most vulnerable and forgotten in society, and welook forward to welcoming new trustees to the Board to support ourvital work. We are Greater Together. A word from our ChairGroundswell works with people with experience ofhomelessness, offering opportunities to contribute tosociety and create solutions to homelessness. With our CEO Michael joining us in 2023, it’s an excitingtime to join the Groundswell team as we launched our neworganisational strategy in November 2024 focused on fourkey goals - Stronger Voices, Healthier Lives, Better Futures,and being Greater Together - and we have a new websitelaunching soon. Groundswell are at the forefront of participatory practiceswith lived experience at their core. A recent staff,volunteer and trustee survey found over 70% of the teamhad experience of homelessness. Recently, we’ve beendelivering award-winning, life saving Homeless Health PeerAdvocacy services, working with the GLA on a roughsleeping strategy, and delivering projects on TemporaryAccommodation in Kensington & Chelsea and withAmnesty International. About Groundswell   Our vision is for a society which is fair, inclusive and equal.We need equitable access to a healthier life and a betterfuture for anyone with experience of homelessness.Our mission is to bring people together to:Amplify voices of people with lived experience tocreate solutions to homelessness and healthinequalities.Stand in solidarity and champion their rights, to createpositive change.  Our vision and missionHear from our Trustees  “To be a trustee of a forward thinkingand dynamic charity like Groundswellis an honour and a privilege.”“Being a Groundswell trusteeprovides me with lots ofopportunities to build skills andconfidence.”The role of a Trustee  Charity Trustees are ultimately responsible for theoversight of the running of a charity, working collectivelywith the rest of the Board.   All Trustees take part in an induction process which includeopportunities to meet fellow Trustees, staff andvolunteers.Groundswell can provide training to help with anydevelopment, as well as supporting Trustees in their role.  “Even though I know that I am not a paid member ofstaff – I feel like I am part of the team. I don't feel likeit's separated. I think everyone works as a team.”-Peer VolunteerTrustees need to:  Be committed to the core beliefs and aims ofGroundswell.  Be constructive, open and respectful about otherTrustees’ opinions in discussions, and in response tostaff members’ and volunteers’ contributions atmeetings and when carrying out any other relatedTrustee responsibilities.  Be able to maintain confidentiality on sensitive andconfidential information. Be able to make collective decisions and stand by them;  Be able to respect boundaries between executive andgovernance functions.  Time commitment Four (three hour) Board meetings and an away day a year.  Four committee meetings a year (if a member of People orFinance committee).  Attendance at events and other meetings (typically aboutfour times a year).  Capacity to respond to emails promptly.The primary aspects of the role of aGroundswell Trustee   Being part of Groundswell’s Board is an importantresponsibility. You will be part of a group of diverse peoplewith wide-ranging experience and skills, to support the charityin the following ways:Ensuring that Groundswell meets its objectives andcomplies with charity law. Ensuring that Groundswell’s resources are used responsibly,there is good financial control and accountability.Reviewing major risks and opportunities and managing anyconflicts of interest.  Supporting and working with the Chief Executive and theSenior Leadership Team (SLT).Reading the relevant papers before Board or committeemeetings; participating in these meetings.Being effective advocates for the charity and sometimesrepresenting Groundswell at external events.    We have seperate People and Finance committee’s to ensureadequate time and expertise is allocated to these areas, eachinclude at least two Board members, the CEO and anothermember of the SLT.If you want to understand more, have a look at the CharityCommission website: The essential trustee: What you need toknow, What you need to do   Wholehearted commitment to our objectives and values.  Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort and addvalue to the organisation where possible.  Able to get on well with people at all levels, includingvolunteers, the Board, the CEO and other staff, and externalorganisations where relevant to the trustee role.  Commitment to fairness and promoting equality andinclusion.  Thoughtful and good listener, willingness to learn.Person specificationReady to apply?To apply, please submit your CV via email to:info@groundswell.org.uk and answer the following questions:  1.Why would you like to be a Trustee?  2.What do you hope to gain?  3.What do you hope to offer?  We are also happy to receive video statements - answering thequestions as stated above with a recommendation of no longerthan five minutes in total for all three questions. The deadline for the Treasurer role is: 5pm on Monday 1December 2025. We will accept applications on a rolling basis forother trustee roles.stPlease include contact details for two references with yourapplication. References could be from someone who has knownyou in a professional capacity for at least two years. We will onlycontact following an interview, and with your consent. Candidates for the treasurer role will be notified if they have beeninvited to interview by mid December, with interviews occuringeither in December or January.Successful candidates will be invited to shadow their first boardmeeting on February 2026 (date to be confirmed).Because of the nature of this role, we will carry out a DBS check onsuccessful candidates. Having a conviction will not necessarily bara candidate from becoming a trustee; it will depend on thecircumstances and background of the offence(s).  Notes“The Groundswell team are amazing and we absolutely loveworking with them. They are kind, supportive,communicative and collaborative, and share our vision forimproving client health outcomes. They really go above andbeyond to help clients.”-Healthcare delivery partnerSocials: @itsgroundswellWebsite: www.groundswell.org.ukRegistered charity number: 1089987