Chair to the Board of Trustees

The APF are looking to appointment a Chair to the Board of Trustees. Could it be you?

Here's the Role Description. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

Sally & Marlize

CEOs The APF

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Role purpose

The Active Pregnancy Foundation (The APF) is looking to appoint a charity Chair to the Board of Trustees. The role is to provide leadership and direction to its board of Trustees. The Chair’s aim is to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation.

The Chair will ensure that The APF complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in our governing document.

The Chair's role is also to work in partnership with the chief executive and support the consultancy team, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the Board of Trustees and those who work for The APF. It is worth noting The APF has no employees at this time.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the Chair has a number of tasks specific to their role.

General responsibilities

All Trustees remain jointly responsible for The APF. You will work with your co-Trustees to:

• Ensure The APF complies with its governing document and charity law

• Act in the best interests of The APF and its purpose

• Manage The APF’s resources responsibly

• Act with reasonable care and skill

• Ensure The APF is accountable

Specific accountabilities

• Providing leadership for the Board of Trustees in their role of setting the strategy and policies of the organisation.

• Chairing and facilitating the board meetings – also liaising with the Secretary to ensure the smooth running of the meetings.

• Liaise regularly with the Treasurer to maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and to ensure full and timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the Board.

• Representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions.

• Acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.

• Lead the Board in fostering relations with potential clients and potential funders/donors.

• Consult with the chief executive on matters of strategy, governance, finance and HR.

• Oversee the chief executive activities in the context of the implementation of Board’s strategy and policies.

• Maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation.

• Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s work and financial performance through the chief executive.

• Reviewing and appraising the performance of the chief executive.

• Attending and being a member of other committees or working groups when appropriate in their role as Chair.

Qualities

• Commitment to the organisation.

• Leadership ability.

• Integrity, strategic vision and good/independent judgement.

• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Chair and Trustee.

• Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation.

• Good, independent judgement.

• Good communication skills.

• Tact and diplomacy.

• Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.

• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

• Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee.

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.

• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation.

• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.

• Knowledge or experience of working with arms-length bodies of government. 

Commitment

• Quarterly trustee meetings, online.

• Bi-monthly 1-2-1s (or small groups of key players) depending on current issues.

• During busy periods we may need to increase the 1-2-1s (or small groups of key players) to be sure the smooth implementation of the charity’s primary activities and ensure our governance procedures comply with legislation and regulations.

• Trustees are invited to stay in post for a minimum of 2 years, this may be extended on a rolling basis dependant on agreement from the charity directors and board of trustees.

• From time to time, the Chair should be available to attend and represent the charity at events, meetings or functions – this may be during the day and/or in the evening.

NB: This position is not remunerated but reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of the role will be reimbursed.

Applying for the Role

If you would like to apply for the role please send your C.V. and a brief covering letter to office@activepreganancyfoundation.org by no later than midnight Friday 6^th November.

Interviews will be individually arranged from week commencing 16^th November 2026.

To chat about the role please email us and we will arrange an informal meeting with a trustee or our CEO.