We're looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is made up of passionate individuals who share our vision of a world where refugee and asylum-seeking women can heal and thrive. Our Trustees provide strategic oversight, support good governance, and help us create a sustainable future for the charity and the refugee women we support.
We are looking for new members of our Board. Whether you bring professional expertise, lived experience, community connections, or simply a commitment to creating positive change, your contribution can help us build a more inclusive, welcoming, and bright future for women seeking safety in the UK.
Board Chair
We’re looking for a new Chair of our Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a strategic and strong leader who shares our commitment to justice, dignity and equality, and who can provide strong governance, leadership, and advocacy at a pivotal time for the organisation. If you have board-level experience and a desire to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Fundraising and Finance Trustee
We’re looking for a Fundraising and Finance Trustee to join our Board.
We are looking for an experienced and committed individual who can provide strategic oversight of our finances and support our fundraising ambitions as we work alongside women seeking safety in the UK. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise to strengthen our impact, ensure strong financial governance, and help secure the resources needed to drive lasting change.
If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee but feel your skillset, expertise and passion would be better suited as a general Trustee of our Board, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to us by email – admin@refugeewomen.co.uk
Key information
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the roles are filled.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
• Which role you are applying for
• Why you are interested in joining WRW
• What you would bring to the role, including any specific skills, experience or
perspective
Interviews will be held with our Co-Directors and a member of our Board of Trustees and arranged at a time and date to suit the candidate.
Due to the expected volume of applications, we regret that we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
We are committed to making this process accessible. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
As a women’s organisation, we are recruiting women trustees and particularly welcome applications from women with lived experience of the asylum system and from racialised communities.