Board Trustee

Disrupt Agency (Cert. BCorp) are supporting the amazing youth mental health charity; Beyond (https://wearebeyond.org.uk/ ), to find two Trustees that can make a real impact! Two positions available, the first role is below (Trustee Networks and Fundraising) and the other is for a Clinical Trustee which can also be found on LinkedIn Position: Trustee (Network and Fundraising) Salary: This is an unpaid voluntary role. Expenses are covered where relevant Location: Flexible Reporting to: Board of Trustees and CEO Other key working relationships: COO, Head of Operations Beyond’s vision is a world where every young person has equitable access to effective mental health support at the right moment, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. Trustee role As a Trustee focussed on raising the profile of the charity and establishing meaningful relationships with potential funders, you will play a pivotal role in extending the reach of our charity by leveraging your personal and professional networks. You will bring unique perspectives rooted in lived experience as a member of an underrepresented or disadvantaged group, helping to ensure the charity is well-positioned to achieve its goals and sustain long-term impact within the communities it aims to support. Attributes Strong connections to, and understanding of, the marginalised community you represent. An established personal and/or professional giving network that you are willing to leverage to support the charity’s income generation strategy Significant experience and strong working knowledge of the charity sector Integrity, authenticity and accountability Commitment to the charity’s mission and values. Time commitment Attend approx 4 annual meetings with our Board Of Trustees and senior leadership. Attend quarterly (remote) meetings with the wider Beyond family (including volunteers.) Tenure All Trustee positions are to be held for a minimum of one year. Key responsibilities Inclusive Fundraising Strategy Development: Advocate for fundraising approaches that are culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive, ensuring the charity’s messaging resonates with diverse audiences. Help identify untapped donor bases and communities that align with the charity’s mission. Network Engagement: Leverage personal and professional networks to build connections with underrepresented groups, organisations, and individuals who could support the charity. Facilitate introductions to diverse corporate partners, private funders, and/or stakeholders who may align with the charity’s mission. Help nurture and maintain relationships with existing donors and supporters. Advocacy and Promotion: Act as a voice for marginalised communities, ensuring their needs, challenges, and aspirations are reflected in the charity’s fundraising strategies. Promote the charity within communities they represent, building trust and engagement. Governance and Compliance: Contribute to board discussions with a focus on ensuring that the charity’s work aligns with its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to ensure they remain fair, ethical, and impactful for all communities. Performance Monitoring: Assist in setting and evaluating fundraising targets and KPIs. Provide regular updates to the board on progress, challenges, and opportunities. How to apply Send a video or written statement (or both) and CV with your interest to monica@wearebeyond.org.uk explaining why you want this role. If you require any help then please contact paulb@wearedisrupt.co.uk who will be able to advise or create your initial video introduction. We will run the application process for two weeks. If your application is successful you will then be notified. Shortly after you will be interviewed by a member of the senior leadership team and a representative from the Youth Board. About Beyond Beyond is a youth mental health charity tackling the growing mental health crisis affecting young people in the UK. We strive to address the lack of access to mental health support and create opportunities for early and personalised interventions, guided by our commitment to transforming society’s approach to youth mental health. Our vision is a world where every young person has equitable access to effective mental health support at the right moment, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. We have three strategic initiatives that deliver our mission: Schools Programme We know that early intervention can have a significant and lasting positive effect on the life of a young person and those around them. We aim to provide educational settings with crucial access to the mental health interventions required via our Schools’ Programme to ensure this urgent need is met. Youth Mental Health Directory We created the first cross-sector directory of mental health services available for young people across the UK. Our directory offers comprehensive coverage of services, from 1:1 counselling to art therapy, ensuring individual needs are met. We list over 300 providers and each one is vetted by a dedicated clinician. Mental health festival Every year Beyond hosts a free virtual mental health festival, Now and Beyond, for the education community. We provide free resources, workshops and a live broadcast for those aged 4-18 in educational settings across the country. Our aim is to start important conversations about mental health and encourage them to continue throughout the year. Since 2021 we have reached 1.5 million young people, educators and parents. At the heart and soul of Beyond is our brilliant Youth Board , made up of young people with their own mental health stories. These people generously volunteer their time to inform everything we do and keep us focussed on what really matters, what young people need. In return, we strive to empower them to become influential voices of and for their generation.