Gymnasts for Change

Closing date: 23 October 2025

About Gymnasts for Change International

Gymnasts for Change International (G4CI) is a survivor-led global charity dedicated to ending abusive coaching practices in gymnastics and advancing human rights in sport. Established in 2024, the charity has already contributed to significant policy reforms within British Gymnastics and is now entering an exciting new phase of development and international influence.

G4CI is seeking to appoint at least two new Trustees to join its Board and help guide the organisation through its next stage of growth. The charity is particularly interested in individuals with specialist expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Human rights campaigning and/or strategic litigation

• Sports governance

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of a growing international organisation that is:

• Survivor-led, trauma-informed, and values-driven

• Supported by significant core funding until 2027 from the Oak Foundation

• Making tangible impact in the UK and across the global sporting community

Who G4CI is Looking For

G4CI welcomes applications from individuals who are:

• Passionate about creating safer, athlete-centred sport

• Strategic, thoughtful, and collaborative in approach

• Committed to survivor-led values and meaningful, lasting change

Previous trustee experience is not required; a full induction and training will be provided.

The organisation particularly encourages applications from:

• Individuals with lived experience of abuse in gymnastics or other sports

• People of colour and those from the global majority

• Neurodiverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals

Trustee Roles

G4CI is particularly seeking candidates with experience in the following areas:

Trustee with experience in advocacy, campaigning, or strategic litigation
This trustee may have experience in:

• Designing or delivering advocacy or media campaigns

• Political and public affairs engagement

• Advising on or coordinating strategic litigation

Trustee with experience in sports governance
This trustee may bring:

• An understanding of UK and/or international sport systems

• Experience with national or international governing bodies or sport charities

• Insight into safeguarding structures and regulatory frameworks within sport

Role Details

• Meetings:Four Board meetings per year (hybrid – London and online)
• Time Commitment:Approximately 8 hours per month, including working groups
• Remuneration:Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
• Support:Full induction and trustee training provided

How to Apply

Applicants should send the following to info@gymnastsforchange.com:

• A CV

• A short written, video, or audio statement (maximum 500 words or two minutes) explaining:

  • Why they would like to join the Board

  • What experience or perspective they would bring

G4CI is committed to an inclusive, trauma-informed, and transparent recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

Candidates who would like to have an informal discussion before applying are welcome to contact Claire Heafford (CEO) at claire@gymnastsforchange.com.

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications close:15 October 2025
• Shortlisting:by 21 October 2025
• Interviews:22 October – 9 November 2025
• Outcome shared:by 26 November 2025
• Appointment and induction:by 8 December 2025

Gymnasts for Change International welcomes new Trustees who share its commitment to making sport safer, fairer, and more inclusive for all athletes worldwide.

For more information, visit www.gymnastsforchange.com