We are looking for new charity trustees to join our board and provide strong governance for Energise Me.

Voluntary Trustee (reasonable expenses paid on production of receipts) | Up to 1 day per month, including four meetings a year (Winchester or virtual).

Physical activity transforms lives. It reduces our risk of developing major illnesses by up to 50% and our risk of depression by up to 30%. Energise Me won’t rest until everyone in our area experiences these benefits.

Almost 370,000 adults in Hampshire and IOW are doing less than 30 minutes of physical activity per week. Over half of children are not achieving the level of physical activity recommended for good health. 

These figures include disproportionate numbers of Women, over 75s, people with long-term health conditions or disabilities, low income households and people from Black and Asian ethnic background communities. This is not equality.

We are passionate about removing inequalities. To achieve this, we need a board of trustees who share our passion and are as diverse as the people we’re trying to reach.

We are looking for trustees with the skills to help us engage communities, support our team, and drive changes in policy and behaviour. If the role and person specification resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What would I be doing?

As a trustee, you will help lead Energise Me and keep us on track with our purpose. You might ask questions to help us think differently, make suggestions to move things forward, or act as a sounding board for ideas.

You'll help us connect with people who can grow our understanding of what stops people from being active 

We'll want you to bring diversity of thought and experience, whilst being open to the views and experiences of others 

You'll encourage us to be creative and use charity resources in a bold but effective way

In particular, we are looking for people with knowledge or experience in one or more of the following: 

• Accountancy 

• HR and employment

• Planning for place and/or transport 

• Justice system

  You can find out more about the legal responsibilities of a trustee here:

Charity Commission: The Essential Trustee: what you need to know

Why become a trustee?

A new Charity Commission report indicates that 8 in 10 trustees are likely or very likely to recommend the role to others. Trusteeship offers a unique way for people to bring their passions to life, use their experience to make a difference to a cause they care about, and develop new skills.

Find out more about the board you'd be working alongside: https://www.energiseme.org/about-us/our-trustees/

How often would we meet?

Energise Me trustees meet four times a year in central Winchester, or virtually, for board meetings. Board papers are sent out one week before the meeting for you to read and come prepared with thoughts or questions.

Trustees may be invited to attend occasional away days with the full team and board. Those with a particular interest or skill may also be asked to join committees or action groups that support areas of work, such as Finance, Audit and Risk.

Get in touch

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Helen (helen.fisher@energiseme.org) or Jon (jon.monkom@energiseme.org). Or explore www.energiseme.org to find out more about our organisation.