Become a Trustee at Inspire Hounslow

Help shape opportunities for young people in our community

Inspire Hounslow is seeking new volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help make a lasting difference for disadvantaged young people across the London Borough of Hounslow.

We are a local grant-making charity that believes in the power and potential of young people. By supporting voluntary and community organisations, we help create opportunities that enable young people to thrive, feel included, and drive positive change in their communities.

What we do

Each year, Inspire Hounslow distributes around £300,000 in grant funding, including:

• Small grants of up to £1,500
• Large grants of up to £30,000

Our funding supports

• Projects that empower young people to develop skills, confidence and resilience
• Initiatives that provide safe, inclusive spaces and amenities for young people
• Community-led projects that create lasting, positive local impact

The role of a Trustee

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Inspire Hounslow. Trustees collectively ensure the charity:

• Is well governed and financially sound
• Complies with charity law and best practice
• Delivers impact in line with its charitable objectives

You will be part of a committed and collaborative Board of around 10 Trustees, contributing your skills, experience and local insight.

In addition, each funded project is supported by a Lead Trustee, giving you the opportunity for hands-on involvement—building relationships with funded organisations and seeing first-hand the difference our grants make.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from people who:

• Are passionate about supporting young people and the voluntary and community sector
• Have a good understanding of local issues in Hounslow
• Live, work or have strong links to the Borough

Experience in the charity sector with governance, HR, IT/digital and investment management skills would be particularly valuable, but we are keen to hear from people with a wide range of professional and lived experiences.

Time commitment

Board meetings are held monthly (except August and December) on Tuesday evenings in Osterley.
Additional involvement includes small-group work (often via Zoom) and light email engagement, averaging a few hours per week.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, with the option to renew.

We offer a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new Trustees.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Inspire Hounslow actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our values and mission.

Apply

If you are interested in applying for this rewarding voluntary role, please email info@inspirehounslow.co.uk to request further information and an application form.