Action for Children
Trustee -Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
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Trustee -Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
Trustee Position: Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
About Action for Children
Action for Children has been supporting children, young people, and families across the UK for over 150 years. Our core work includes:
- Protecting vulnerable children
- Strengthening families
- Supporting youth employability
- Providing fostering and residential care
- Delivering early years and specialist services for disabled children
Guided by our mission—"every child has a safe and happy childhood"—we operate 342 services nationwide, serving more than 551,000 children, young people, and families annually.
About This Role
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Board as:
- Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
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Core Responsibilities
- Provide strategic challenge to the organisation’s governance framework.
- Ensure robust oversight of financial, risk, and compliance processes.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism within Board-level decisions.
- Demonstrate empathy for the needs of vulnerable children and families.
- Act with integrity in line with Action for Children’s values and mission.
Key Attributes
- Exceptional leadership experience in risk management, audit, or governance.
- Strong commitment to voluntary governance, ethical behaviour, and long-term impact.
- A passion for children’s rights and advocacy.
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Role Requirements
- Voluntary position (only reasonable travel/expenses are reimbursed).
- Three-year term, renewable for up to two additional terms.
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to contribute your expertise to the UK’s most respected children’s charity, where our values-driven Board works to transform childhoods and improve life chances for those most in need.
How to Apply
Visit our website for the full Candidate Pack and application instructions. Applications must be submitted by Friday, 14 August.
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