Trustee – Fundraising Experience
Closing date: Thursday 02 April 2026
Location: Chester and home based
Hours: c. 4 per month
Could your experience and expertise help transform the lives of people living with sight loss across Cheshire and North Wales?
Vision Support is seeking a Trustee with fundraising experience to join our Board as we celebrate 150 years of impact in 2026 and grow our fundraising strategy to support even more people.
Why Join Our Board?
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Vision Support. You can:
- Help shape the future of a respected regional charity approaching its 150th anniversary
- Influence fundraising strategy during a period of growth and development
- Work alongside an experienced and supportive Board
- Use your expertise to help expand services for people living with sight loss
About Vision Support
Vision Support is a regional sight loss charity supporting people across Cheshire, Halton, and North Wales. With annual income of £1.6m and strong partnerships with healthcare providers, we deliver services that help people with vision impairment remain confident, independent and connected.
Role Overview
The Trustee will provide strategic support and oversight of fundraising and communications, helping the Board strengthen income generation and long-term sustainability.
Key contributions include:
- Advising the Board on fundraising strategy and income diversification
- Supporting the development of major donor, corporate and grant funding opportunities
- Acting as an ambassador for Vision Support and supporting networks and partnerships
- Ensure the charity operates in line with its charitable objects and governing document
- Attend and contribute to quarterly Board meetings at our Chester office, and contribute to Board development
- Support and challenge the CEO and senior team constructively
Person Specification
We are particularly interested in people with:
- Senior-level fundraising experience
- Experience across multiple fundraising income streams
- Strategic thinking and the ability to evaluate fundraising performance
- Experience in communications, marketing or brand development
- A commitment to improving the lives of people with sight loss
- First-time Trustees are welcome to apply!
Nice to have:
- Charity sector experience
- Corporate partnership or major donor fundraising experience
- Knowledge of sight loss or disability issues
What We Offer
- Opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact
- Supportive, experienced Board and strong governance culture
- Comprehensive induction, Trustee training and sector networking
- Reasonable expenses reimbursed
Time Commitment
Approximately 4 hours per month, including:
- Quarterly Board meetings
- Preparation and paper review
- Occasional advice, networking and annual Board away day
Term of Appointment
Initial 3-year term, renewable up to a maximum of 9 years in line with our governing document.
How to Apply
We welcome applications from individuals passionate about our cause and particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of sight loss and from diverse backgrounds.
Please submit a CV outlining relevant experience and a short email outlining your interest in the role.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Kate Hurst, Head of HR and Governance
Email: khurst@visionsupport.org.uk | Phone: 01244 381515
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Vision Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users.
For further information about this vacancy and details of how to apply, please visit the Vision Support website: https://visionsupport.org.uk/
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