The Living Room
Trustee – Partnerships & Growth - Volunteer
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Use your fundraising, partnerships or business development experience to help grow recovery support across Hertfordshire and beyond. Join The Living Room as a trustee and help strengthen income, relationships and long-term sustainability.
What difference will you make?
Strong partnerships and sustainable income are essential to ensuring The Living Room can continue supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, both now and in the future.
As demand for our services grows, we are looking for a trustee who can help us strengthen external relationships, identify new opportunities and support long-term sustainability in a thoughtful and values-led way.
Your experience could help us
Strengthen our strategic approach to fundraising and income generation Build partnerships that expand our reach, influence and impact Identify new opportunities for collaboration, support or community engagement Increase awareness and visibility of The Living Room across different sectors and networks Support sustainable growth while remaining aligned with our mission and values
This role is about more than fundraising alone. It is about helping us build strong relationships, open doors, think creatively about growth and ensure recovery support remains accessible to the people who need it most.
As a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO), it is especially important that our partnerships and income generation reflect who we are. Your contribution will help ensure our approach remains authentic, ethical and grounded in lived experience.
By strengthening our sustainability and external relationships, you will help us reach more individuals and families, support stronger recovery communities and increase the long-term impact of our work across Hertfordshire and beyond.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a trustee who brings relevant professional experience alongside the personal qualities needed to contribute effectively to a collaborative and values-led board.
Experience And Knowledge
You will have experience in fundraising, partnerships, income generation or a related field. This may come from the charity sector, corporate environment or another relevant setting.
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We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following
Fundraising strategy, income generation or development Corporate partnerships, sponsorship or business development Community or events fundraising Marketing, communications or brand development Developing new income streams, innovation or social enterprise
You should be comfortable contributing at a strategic level, with an understanding of how organisations build sustainable income and external relationships.
Skills And Abilities
Alongside your experience, you will bring
Strategic thinking and the ability to see long-term opportunities Confidence to contribute ideas, ask questions and offer constructive challenge Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work collaboratively as part of a board Sound judgement and a commitment to ethical practice
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is
Committed to supporting people affected by addiction and enabling lasting recovery Values-led, with integrity, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference Open-minded and respectful of different perspectives, including lived experience Willing to engage actively and contribute to discussions Supportive, thoughtful and able to work as part of a team
Lived Experience
We warmly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of addiction and recovery, or those who have supported a loved one. This is not a requirement, but it is highly valued and central to our identity as a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO).
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What will you be doing?
We are looking for a trustee who can help The Living Room strengthen its fundraising, partnerships and long-term sustainability as we continue to grow our recovery services across Hertfordshire and beyond.
This role would suit someone with experience in fundraising, relationship management, business development, partnerships or strategic growth, whether within the charity sector, public sector or commercial world.
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As a trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow board members and the executive team to support income generation, external engagement and organisational sustainability. You will help us think strategically about how we grow our funding, strengthen partnerships and increase awareness of our work, while ensuring this remains aligned with our values as a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO).
Key responsibilities include
Providing strategic input on fundraising, partnerships and long-term sustainability Supporting the development of external relationships, networks and collaborations Helping identify opportunities for new income streams, partnerships or community engagement Contributing ideas around visibility, communications and supporter engagement Supporting ethical and values-led approaches to fundraising and growth Offering constructive challenge and support to the executive team
We are particularly interested in people with experience in one or more of the following areas
Fundraising or income generation Business development, sales or strategic partnerships Corporate relationships or sponsorship Community engagement or stakeholder management Marketing, communications or brand development Developing sustainable growth strategies or new income opportunities
Charity sector experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in people who bring strong relationship-building skills, commercial insight or experience growing organisations and partnerships.
Previous trustee experience is not required, and a full induction and support will be provided.
The time commitment is approximately 4–6 hours per month, including board meetings and light preparation.
We warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience of recovery, or those who have supported someone through addiction. Your perspective and insight are deeply valued and central to our identity as a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation.
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