Become a Governor (Trustee) of Cripplegate Foundation

ACF; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community grant-making organisation is seeking new Governors (trustees) to join its board. This unique opportunity allows individuals to shape the future of a charity that invests in local communities. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their background or experience. The role is voluntary with expenses covered, and a full induction, mentoring, and ongoing support will be provided. Interested individuals should contact the Chief Executive or submit their application as outlined.

Benefits

Voluntary expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to amplify community voices through personal or professional experience.
• Potential to bring diversity to the board.
• Experience in frontline charity work or senior leadership.
• Commitment to the role and time required.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of a grant-making organisation.
• Support the local community through effective governance.

Job description

Overview

Cripplegate Foundation is looking for new Governors (trustees) to join our board. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a trusted, independent and innovative grant-making organisation that has been supporting Islington for over 500 years. Working alongside our partners at Islington Giving, we invest over £2 million a year in local charities and community groups. Together we amplify local voices, improve access to opportunities and support lasting change.

Application Deadline

10/16/2025

Job Description

Cripplegate Foundation is looking for new Governors (trustees) to join our board. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a trusted, independent and innovative grant-making organisation that has been supporting Islington for over 500 years. Working alongside our partners at Islington Giving, we invest over £2 million a year in local charities and community groups. Together we amplify local voices, improve access to opportunities and support lasting change.

Who we’re looking for

• Can you help amplify the voices of those we work with, through your personal or professional experience?
• Could you bring additional diversity to our board so that we better reflect the communities in which we work?
• Do you have some frontline charity experience, senior leadership or otherwise?
• Are you able to commit the time required to make the most of joining us?

We are genuinely encouraging a wide range of people to come forward and cannot emphasise enough how your background, life experience, approach and values are more important than any knowledge or experience of grant making, or of being a trustee elsewhere.

Full induction, mentoring and ongoing support will be provided. This is a voluntary/unpaid role, with expenses covered.

Location

Islington, Greater London.

Remuneration

Voluntary expenses covered.

Hours

How to apply

If you would like an initial, informal conversation about these roles please contact Sarah Benioff, Chief Executive of Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving. You can email Sarah at: [e-mail] or call her on 0207 288 6940. To express an interest in becoming a Governor, please write a letter (no more than one page), addressed to Cripplegate’s Chair Sarah Lee, explaining why you are interested, and outlining what you would bring to the role. Please also supply a copy of your CV and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Optional Disclosure form. Your letter, CV and DEI Optional Disclosure form should be emailed to: [e-mail] by the 16th October at 5:00 p.m.