Change lives.
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Charity Trustee / Board Member - Voluntary Position
At We Change Lives, we believe great care changes everything.
We’re a forward-thinking social care charity supporting adults across the North West and Midlands - including people with learning disabilities, complex physical health needs, acquired brain injuries, mental health needs, and older adults living with dementia.
We Change Lives is a not-for-profit charity; we have no shareholders, and every surplus is reinvested directly into our charitable purpose.
Trustee Role Vacancy (Voluntary)
Location: Warrington / North West (Hybrid)
Time Commitment: Around one day per month
Application deadline: Dec 15th 2025 at 5:30pm
Help us shape the future of care.
Why join our Board?
Becoming a Trustee at We Change Lives offers the chance to combine professional challenge with genuine purpose.
You’ll use your insight and experience to help shape a growing, values-led organisation – while gaining valuable Board-level exposure and personal development.
It’s a rewarding opportunity to give back, broaden your perspective, and contribute to one of the most vital and complex sectors in the UK.
What you'll gain:
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Personal & professional growth – build strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and governance experience
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A strong CV story – demonstrate purpose-driven leadership that stands out in any career
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Intellectual challenge – shape strategy in a dynamic, highly regulated environment
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Connection & collaboration – work with a talented team united by shared values and ambition
This is a voluntary role, requiring around one day per month, including quarterly in-person meetings in Warrington and virtual subcommittees.
Meet the Board
The Trustees are accountable for ensuring the organisation meets its charitable purpose of supporting people to live their best lives. The purpose of the Board is to ensure the organisation has a clear charitable vision in place and a strategy that delivers that purpose.
Who we’re looking for
There’s no perfect CV for this role — we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives. You might be a senior professional, clinician, or community leader who:
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Asks thoughtful questions and challenges constructively
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Spots opportunities and risks early
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Inspires big-picture thinking and long-term strategy
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Brings empathy and curiosity about the people we support
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Acts as an ambassador for WCL
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Balances challenge with support for our leadership team
Note for retirees / career-transitioners:
This role is a meaningful way to continue using your experience — with flexibility and balance.
We’re especially interested in experience in care quality, people & culture, growth, or clinical excellence — but values and curiosity matter most.
Curious about what being a Board Member actually looks like?
We Change Lives
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The Trustees are accountable for ensuring the organisation meets its charitable purpose of supporting people to live their best lives. The purpose of the Board is to ensure the organisation has a clear charitable vision in place and a strategy that delivers that purpose.
How to Apply
Location: Warrington / North West (Hybrid)
Time Commitment: Around one day per month
Application deadline: Dec 15th 2025 at 5:30pm