Trustees for Community Health Charity

Well for Life Community Health Hub is a long-established grassroots charity offering practical, emotional, and social support to people living with HIV. Registered under the name Derbyshire Positive Support, we have provided a warm, home-like environment for 35 years. We have recently transitioned from an unincorporated charity to CIO.

Well for Life Community Health Hub is a charity offering practical, emotional, and social support to people living with HIV. For 35 years, we have been supporting adults across Derbyshire who, alongside HIV, experience multiple forms of disadvantage including poverty, discrimination, poor health, insecure housing, and social isolation.

We are seeking new Trustees who can bring energy, reliability, and practical skills to help guide our work during a time of increasing demand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference to vulnerable and marginalised communities. You do not need prior knowledge of HIV, just a commitment to fairness, inclusion, and supporting people facing complex social disadvantage.

As a Trustee, you will work with the Board to ensure the organisation is well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering maximum impact for people living with HIV.

Time commitment and location

The average ongoing time commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per month for reading board papers, attending board meetings, responding to emails, and contributing to projects or tasks. Board meetings are held quarterly. Meetings can be joined remotely, though in-person participation is preferred when possible. Additional ad hoc meetings may occur in response to business needs. Trustees are warmly encouraged to visit our Derby premises occasionally — especially to attend our Wednesday drop-ins — to understand our community and culture.

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Reliable, communicative and engaged, particularly in responding to emails and attending agreed meetings.
• Able to contribute meaningfully and support the charity’s growing operational and strategic needs.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable people.

Skills and Experience:

We are particularly interested in those who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Health and social care.
• Finance or accounting.
• Fundraising and income generation.
• Communications, PR and marketing.
• Human resources or volunteer management.
• Legal or compliance.
• Charity governance or strategic planning.
• Community engagement or lived experience of HIV.

Well for Life is committed to building a Board that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals from racialised or minoritised ethnic backgrounds, people with lived experience of HIV or long-term health conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, refugees and migrants, disabled and neurodivergent applicants, and anyone passionate about supporting people facing multiple forms of disadvantage. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages from 18+, including early-career candidates. No prior trustee experience is needed, and we offer a supportive induction, training, and ongoing guidance to help new trustees feel confident and equipped in their role.

What difference will you make?

Joining Well for Life means becoming part of a small but dynamic charity where every action has meaningful impact. Trustees are not just advisors – they are active partners in driving our mission forward. As a Trustee for Well for Life you can:

• Make a tangible difference: Your time, knowledge, and leadership will improve lives and shape the support available for people living with HIV.
• Be part of something special: You’ll join a compassionate, inclusive organisation where collaboration and lived experience are at the heart of everything we do.
• Develop personally and professionally: Gain valuable experience in governance, strategy, leadership, and community engagement.
• Champion equality: Help build a community free from stigma and discrimination, where everyone can thrive.
• Grow with us: As we evolve and expand, you’ll help shape our next chapter — strengthening our sustainability and extending our reach.

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Well for Life with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. Please send applications and enquiries to: trusteeworks@reachskills.org.uk. To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board. The deadline for applications is 27th April. However, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Deadline: 27th April 2026.