Co-opted Committee Members

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be working with Impact on Urban Health in their search for three new Co-opted Committee Members.

About Impact on Urban Health

Poor health, poverty and racism are deeply connected. Poverty causes bad health and bad health worsens poverty. Racism means minoritised communities are more likely to be living in poverty and have poor health as a result. We see these connections most starkly in urban areas where poverty and affluence sit side by side. People living just streets apart can be worlds apart in their health. This is why we focus on urban health. We believe cities are the best places to find ways to break these links.

We address these health inequalities by focusing on a few complex health issues that disproportionately impact people living in cities:

• children’s health and food
• financial foundations for adult health
• the health effects of air pollution
• children’s mental health

We collaborate with partners and share what we learn to build health equity for people in Lambeth and Southwark and beyond. Using our funding and expertise, we back home-grown initiatives, evidence-based approaches and exciting, brand-new ideas.

As a funder, we concentrate our efforts where evidence shows we will have the greatest impact and then layer up multiple initiatives that approach the issue from different angles. We combine lived experience with evidence to shape solutions, share what we learn, and influence systems so more people can live healthy lives.

Join us to improve health equity in Lambeth and Southwark

We’re looking for people who want to use their insight and experience to help shape decisions that improve health and reduce inequality. So for the first time, we are recruiting co-opted members to the Impact on Urban Health Committee to help us govern our organisation. Co-opted members are not trustees or employees, but they play a full part in discussions, have equal voting rights, and share the same responsibilities as other committee members.

In this role, you’ll influence strategy, decide on major funding proposals, and ensure the voices and realities of local communities are reflected in our work. Two of the three people we recruit will join our Executive Investment Committee (EIC).

Who we’re looking for

We want a mix of perspectives and experiences across our Co-opted Members. All candidates must be either a resident of Lambeth or Southwark, or have a meaningful, ongoing connection to the local community. This may be through lived experience of local health inequalities, deep and sustained involvement in community life (e.g. caring responsibilities, volunteering, community leadership), or other direct roles that provide insight into local realities.

No prior governance experience is required — we provide full induction, training, and ongoing support.

You only need one of these priority skills to apply:

• Tackling Inequity and Structural Racism – Work focused on anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, addressing discrimination in services or policy, or ensuring marginalised communities shape decisions.
• Community Power and Collective Action – Work that involves community organising, power-building, strengthening local leadership, or supporting communities to influence decisions.
• Anchor-Institution Partnerships – building relationships with major local institutions (e.g., hospitals, universities, housing associations) to influence their work for community benefit.

Other skills we would value:

• Strategic Communications & Narrative Change – creating messages and campaigns that shift public understanding, shape debate, and influence opinion.