Can You Help Drive People to Places Forward?
Your role as a Trustee is not only to oversee the strategic direction and compliance of our charity but also to ensure that every decision made aligns with our core mission: delivering independence and tackling isolation.
What’s in it for you?
Make a Lasting Impact
By volunteering as a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of People to Places. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those who rely on our accessible transport and mobility services.
Professional Growth
Serving as a Trustee is an opportunity to develop leadership, strategic planning, and governance skills. It also strengthens your professional profile within and beyond the voluntary sector.
Build Your Network
You will join a supportive Board and connect with professionals from a range of sectors, creating opportunities for collaboration and shared learning.
Personal Fulfilment
Your contribution will help tackle isolation and improve the lives of people with mobility issues—making this a deeply rewarding role.
Who We Are Looking For
We aim to maintain a diverse and experienced Board. All Trustees must have a clear connection to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead—either by living in the borough or working for a business based within it.
We are particularly interested in individuals with knowledge or experience in the following areas:
- Human Resources – including employment law, policy, and best practice relating to both staff and volunteers
- Finance – experience in business or charity financial management and planning
- Business Strategy – commercial insight, especially within small to medium-sized organisations
- Sales and Marketing – experience that can support our income generation and guide fundraising strategy
- Lived Experience of Disability – insight into accessibility barriers and inclusive service delivery
We welcome individuals who can demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to improving accessibility and quality of life for people with mobility needs
- Experience in strategic planning, legal compliance, finance, or a related field
- Creative and strategic thinking with sound analytical judgement
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Previous experience as a Trustee is not required—we offer a full induction and ongoing support.
Role Description
As a Trustee, you will play an active role in the governance of the charity. This includes sharing your skills and knowledge to help People to Places meet its objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with charity law, company law, and the charity’s governing document
- Safeguard the financial stability of the organisation
- Ensure the charity’s resources are used exclusively to advance its charitable objectives
- Contribute to strategic direction, policy setting, and performance evaluation
- Protect and manage the charity’s assets and investments
- Support and monitor the Chief Executive Officer
- Promote the charity’s values, reputation, and purpose
In addition to these statutory duties, each Trustee is expected to use their own specific skills, knowledge, or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions—this may include scrutinising papers, leading discussions, offering guidance, and focusing on areas where their insight is particularly valuable.
The Board meets six times a year. Out-of-pocket expenses for travel to meetings will be reimbursed.
View the full Trustee Role Description
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- A connection to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, either as a resident or through employment with a business based in the borough
- A commitment to the charity’s mission and values
- A willingness to dedicate the necessary time and effort
- An understanding of—or willingness to learn about—the legal responsibilities of trusteeship
- Integrity and sound judgement
- Strategic vision and an analytical mindset
- The confidence to contribute constructively to discussion
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A willingness to consider future leadership roles within the Board
- Compliance with the Charity Commission’s definition of a “fit and proper person”
Join Us Today
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee or would like more information, please complete the enquiry form below.
