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Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally ...
Trustee - Unseen Expeditions UK CIO
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Summary
Join Unseen Expeditions UK as a trustee to help launch a new charity, guide strategy, and support adventure-led mental health projects across the UK.Detailed description
Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 – 4 hours per month
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a General Trustee to join our board, support strategic decision-making, and help ensure effective governance. This is a key role in shaping the charity’s early operations, supporting registration, and contributing to the delivery of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend quarterly trustee meetings (in person or virtually) and participate in board decision-making
- Support governance, strategy, and operational planning for the CIO
- Contribute ideas, experience, and skills to help the charity grow
- Assist with compliance, reporting, and adherence to charity law and CIO regulations
- Support trustee recruitment, induction, and development as needed
Person Specification & Requirements
- Interest in charity governance, mental health, and expedition-led projects
- Willingness to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
- Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
- Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
- UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
- Approx. 2 - 4 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
- Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to help shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
- Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
- Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
- Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
- Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Unseen Expeditions UK CIO
As a new CIO, we are currently recruiting our initial trustee board. All trustee and volunteer roles are fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to help launch and shape a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation from the very beginning.