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Jak’s World is a small, agile and heartfelt charity determined to change the conversation around suicide prevention, postvention and mental health. Rooted in lived experience and community, we create safe spaces, reduce stigma, and bring hope to those who need it most.

As we grow, we are strengthening our governance to ensure Jak’s World is safe, sustainable, and impactful for the long term.

Trustees are legally responsible for the governance, strategy, safeguarding, financial oversight and long-term sustainability of Jak’s World. This is a strategic, leadership role – not a hands-on support or training position.

As a Trustee, you will: – Provide strategic direction and constructive challenge – Ensure strong governance, compliance and safeguarding – Oversee financial health and risk management – Support sustainable growth and income generation – Protect the values, integrity and reputation of Jak’s World.

Trustees work collectively as a board and share responsibility for decisions.

We are seeking individuals who can bring skills, experience and strategic value to our board. While we are values-led and rooted in lived experience, trustees must also demonstrate professional capability and governance maturity.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

We also welcome applicants with lived experience of suicide, bereavement or mental health challenges, where this is paired with professional experience, emotional resilience and the ability to hold strategic responsibility.

To ensure clarity and protect both applicants and the charity:

• Trusteeship is not a hands-on support role
• Trusteeship is not a development or training position
• Trusteeship is not a peer support or counselling role

If you are looking to support Jak’s World through volunteering, community work or peer support, we would be delighted to hear from you – but trustee roles require specific governance and leadership skills.

All trustees must align with the core values of Jak’s World: – Compassion – Integrity – Respect – Inclusion – Accountability – Lived experience informed practice

We are a values-led organisation and expect trustees to embody these principles in both decision-making and behaviour.

• Attendance at board meetings (frequency to be confirmed)
• Occasional involvement in sub-groups or working groups
• Ad hoc support with strategy, development or governance

This role is voluntary but carries legal responsibility.

We are committed to supporting our trustees. Induction and ongoing support will be provided, including: – Introduction to Jak’s World’s work, values and community – Governance orientation – Safeguarding briefing – Ongoing support from the board and leadership team.

To apply, please send your application to TalkToUs@jaksworld.org with the subject line: [Your Name] – Trustee Application

Please include: – Your CV – A short statement (written, audio, or video – max 2 pages or 5 minutes) covering: – Why you are interested in becoming a Trustee at Jak’s World – What experiences, skills or perspectives you would bring – Any support you might need to thrive in the role

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jak’s World is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are particularly keen to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.