Trustee

Join a charity where your expertise can make a life-changing difference. Action Duchenne is seeking new Trustees to help guide the organisation through an exciting period of growth and development. Whether you're an experienced board member or considering your first trustee appointment, this is an opportunity to use your skills to support families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and help shape the charity's future. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in: Finance, reserves, audit or financial control Fundraising, income generation or grant accountability Impact measurement or community support Communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement Is this you? With or without trustee experience A strategic thinker with sound judgement Able to provide support and constructive challenge Passionate about improving lives Committed to strong governance and accountability What's in it for you? Help shape the future of a national charity Develop your governance and leadership experience Work alongside a passionate and committed Board Make a meaningful difference to families affected by Duchenne Most meetings are held remotely, with quarterly in-person meetings in London. If you want to use your professional skills to create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. These unremunerated roles are open to all. This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma website. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Key dates Closing date for applications: 4th November 2026 First Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026 Second Interview date: w/c 23rd November 2026 We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.