Trustees

Trustees - Dementia Carers Count
Expertise areas: Finance & Investments Income Generation Strategic Impact & Growth

We are working for a national charity that supports and advocates for the millions of people across the UK who care for someone living with dementia.Carers often feel invisible and overwhelmed, yet they provide essential, complex care every day. This charity exists to change that - offering practical and emotional support, amplifying carers' voices, and campaigning for long term reform. As we shape the next phase of our strategic development, we are looking for three new trustees to bring expertise, strong governance and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of dementia carers.

What we are looking for:

• Finance & Investments Trustee
  We're seeking a trustee with strong finance and investment expertise, including charity finance experience. You'll help ensure robust financial governance, long term sustainability and effective risk management. Working with the Board and executive team, you'll oversee budgets, monitor performance and support decisions that strengthen our financial position.
  Committee: Finance, Audit & Risk.
  
• Income Generation Trustee
  We're looking for a trustee with expertise in income generation to support the charity's growth and long term sustainability. You'll bring strategic insight across areas such as fundraising, corporate partnerships and/or digital income, helping to diversify and strengthen our income streams. Working alongside the Board and executive team, you'll contribute to shaping income growth strategy, offering challenge, guidance and insight to help maximise income and build organisational resilience.
  Committee:Income Generation
  
• Strategic Impact & Growth Trustee
  We're seeking a trustee who can help turn our strong foundation into greater visibility and long term growth. You'll help us evidence our impact, communicate it confidently, and build partnerships and income that expand our reach. This role supports the Board to ensure our services remain high quality, sustainable and clearly understood by the public.
  Committee: Income Generation.

We would particularly welcome applicants who bring lived experience of dementia care, as this perspective strengthens our understanding of the challenges carers face and helps shape meaningful, relevant strategy.

Time commitment:
Around 12 days per year, including:
• Quarterly Board meetings (hybrid)
• Committee meetings (online)
• Strategy day
• Occasional involvement in interviews, events or Task & Finish groups

Terms
This is an unremunerated voluntary role.
All reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.

How to apply
TPP Recruitment is working as a retained partner on this appointment.
To express your interest, please apply with an updated CV and a member of TPP's Leadership & Governance team will be in touch with further information.
Alternatively, contact: Matt Adams or Lisa Ross

Closing date: 5.00pm, 19th March 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.