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About Active Cheshire
Active Cheshire is the lead body for physical activity and sport in Cheshire & Warrington. We work across sectors to tackle inactivity and transform lives through movement. As one of Sport England’s network of Active Partnerships, we collaborate with local government, health systems, businesses, education, and communities to build healthier, more active places.
Our vision is a healthier, happier, and more active Cheshire & Warrington where everyone can thrive. In 2025, we launched our “Playing Our Part” Strategy, which sets out how Active Cheshire will:
- Tackle health inequalities and inactivity.
- Embed physical activity into everyday life.
- Align with national priorities (Sport England, NHS, UK Government).
- Drive system change across health, housing, education, business, and community settings.
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of this strategy.
The Role of a Trustee
Trustees are the guardians of Active Cheshire’s mission, values, and strategy. They ensure the Charity complies with its governing document, Charity law, and all other relevant legislation and regulations. They are collectively responsible for the Charity’s governance, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability.
As a Trustee, you will bring your knowledge, experience, and passion to support the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in delivering transformational impact for our communities through Playing Our Part.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. You do not need prior Board experience, and a full induction and training will be provided.
Essential Attributes for All Trustees
- Commitment to the mission and values of Active Cheshire and to the successful delivery of Playing Our Part.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Charity governance and the role of a Trustee.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term planning.
- Integrity, independence of thought, and sound judgement.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Specific Knowledge / Expertise Sought
We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals with understanding, knowledge, skills or experience in:
- Communities
- National Governing Bodies (NGB) of Sport
- Public Housing / Place-Making
- Human Resources
Applicants with cross-sector experience are especially encouraged.
Core Legal Duties of a UK Charity Trustee
In line with the Charity Commission guidance (CC3 ‒ The Essential Trustee), Trustees are required to:
- Ensure the Charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
- Comply with the Charity’s governing document and the law.
- Act in the Charity’s best interests.
- Manage the Charity’s resources responsibly.
- Act with reasonable care and skill.
- Ensure the Charity is accountable.
Trustees are also expected to comply with the Charity Governance Code, Companies Act (where relevant), and adhere to the Nolan Principles of Public Life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.
Time Commitment
The overall commitment is estimated at 8‒10 days per year. It is expected that Trustees will be proactive in their approach to seeking assurance through our work, as well as fully participating in formal governance arrangements. The 8-10 days will include:
- Attendance at quarterly Board meetings.
- Participation in development days, sub-committees, working groups, or ad hoc meetings as required.
- Occasional representation at events, stakeholder meetings, or strategy days.
Term
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Four years with the opportunity to be considered for reappointment for a second term of four years. (Maximum of eight years).
Remuneration
This is a non-salaried position. Travel and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Location
Board meetings and events will be held either online or at various locations throughout Cheshire & Warrington.
Diversity & Inclusion
Active Cheshire is committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all ages, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in governance.
Eligibility
Trustees should, preferably, either live or work within Cheshire or Warrington and have an interest in helping people to be active to benefit their health and wellbeing. Trustees must be aged 18 or over and entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.
How to Apply
If applying through LinkedIn, please ensure your CV and Covering Letter accompany your application. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
In your covering letter, you should outline your reason for wanting to join the Active Cheshire Board, your skills and experience as relevant to the vacancy and more broadly, how you think you could contribute to Active Cheshire and our ambition to get more people, more active more often across Cheshire and Warrington.
Suitable Applicants will be invited to interview with the Chair, other Board Members, and the Active Partnership CEO. Appointments will be made subject to satisfactory references and completion of declaration of interests and declaration of good character forms. References will only be taken up and declarations asked to be completed if an applicant is asked to join the Board.
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