Trustee – Fundraising Specialist

Trustee – Fundraising Specialist – Role Description

Vision Support is a regional sight loss charity supporting people

to feel confident, capable and connected, while raising

awareness of vision impairment across Cheshire, Halton,

Flintshire, Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire. In 2026, we
celebrate 150 years of impact.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Specialist Trustee

with marketing and communications insight to strengthen our

fundraising performance, expand our reach, and support our
long-term sustainability.

This role combines core Trustee responsibilities with specialist

oversight of fundraising strategy, regulatory compliance, and
strategic communications.

About Vision Support

We deliver evidence-based services across six local authority

areas, working in close partnership with clinicians,

commissioners and healthcare providers. With a strong

governance foundation, ambitious growth plans, and annual

income of £1.6m, we are focused on extending our reach and
impact.

Core Trustee Responsibilities

•  Ensure the charity operates in line with its charitable

objects and governing document

•  Contribute to strategy, performance monitoring and

financial sustainability

•  Support and challenge the CEO and senior team

constructively

•  Uphold the charity’s values, reputation and governance

standards

•  Attend and contribute to quarterly Board meetings at our
Chester office, and contribute to Board development

Fundraising Leadership

•  Lead Board-level oversight of fundraising strategy and

performance

•  Review income streams, return on investment and

effectiveness

•  Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best

practice

•  Advise on fundraising trends, innovation and growth

opportunities

•  Support major donor, corporate and grant-funding

strategies

Communications & Engagement

•  Advise on communications strategy to grow reach and

engagement

•  Support donor stewardship and supporter communications
•  Provide guidance on brand, messaging and digital

channels

•  Contribute to reputation and crisis communications

planning

Networking & Advocacy

•  Act as an ambassador for Vision Support
•  Promote the charity through professional and personal

networks

•  Identify partnership, funding and collaboration

opportunities

•  Support relationships with key stakeholders and

influencers

Person Specification

Essential

•  Senior-level fundraising experience with a strong track

record

•  Experience across multiple income streams
•  Strong knowledge of fundraising regulation and

compliance

•  Communications and marketing expertise
•  Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate and improve

performance

Highly Desirable

•  Charity sector experience (health, disability or social care)
•  Knowledge of sight loss or disability issues
•  Experience of regional or multi-area fundraising
•  Major donor or corporate partnership experience
•  Relevant professional fundraising qualifications

Personal Qualities

•  Commitment to supporting people with sight loss
•  Collaborative, analytical and commercially aware
•  Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to

challenge constructively

•  Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What We Offer

•  Opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact
•  Supportive, experienced Board and strong governance

culture

•  Comprehensive induction, Trustee training and sector

networking

•  Reasonable expenses reimbursed

Time Commitment
Approximately 4 hours per month, including:

•  Quarterly Board meetings
•  Preparation and paper review
•  Occasional advice, networking and annual Board away

day

Term of Appointment
Initial 3-year term, renewable up to a maximum of 9 years in
line with our governing document.

How to Apply
We welcome applications from individuals passionate about our

cause and particularly encourage applicants with lived
experience of sight loss and from diverse backgrounds.

Please submit:

•  A CV outlining relevant experience

•  A supporting statement (max. 2 pages) covering your

motivation, relevant expertise, approach to the specialist
Trustee role, and what you hope to contribute and gain

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Kate Hurst, Internal Operations Manager
Email: khurst@visionsupport.org.uk | Phone: 01244 381515

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments
throughout the recruitment process.

Vision Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all service users.