1. Palace for Life Foundation

Trustee

London

Palace for Life Foundation, the official charity of Crystal Palace F.C., is seeking up to 3 new Trustees to help us expand our impact and change even more young lives across south London through the power of sport.

Trustee
Closing date for applications

Who we are

Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace F.C. which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most hard-to-reach and hard-to-help. We work with over 15,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.


The role

Palace for Life Foundation, the official charity of
Crystal Palace F.C., is seeking up to 3 new Trustees to help us expand our
impact and change even more young lives across south London through the power
of sport. Each Trustee will bring their own area of expertise to our Board,
complementing our existing strengths and adding significant value to our
organisation. We are particularly keen to hear from passionate individuals who
have experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

  • High-Net-Worth
    (HNW) Fundraising
  • Corporate
    Fundraising
  • Employability
    Programmes
  • Charitable
    Grant Funding (especially from public sector sources)
  • Schools
    and Education
  • Safeguarding
  • Facilities
    Development and Management
  • Youth
    Voice

Successful candidates will share our passion for using
sport and the Palace brand to inspire young people, helping them lead healthier
lives and achieve brighter futures. We actively encourage applications from
people of all backgrounds and identities, recognising the value that diverse
perspectives bring to our Board.

Trustee Obligations:

  • Attend
    4 face-to-face Board meetings per year.
  • Provide
    strategic oversight, expertise, and guidance to the charity.
  • Represent
    and champion the Foundation in the wider community.
  • Conduct
    regular meetings with staff counterpart/s.
  • Take
    responsibility for matters relating to designated areas of the
    organisation.

This is a voluntary position and is not remunerated. The
deadline for applications is 1st May 2025. The expected time
commitment is approximately 1 day per month. The term length is 3 years, with
potential to extend up to 9 years.

If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to help us grow and transform
young lives, we would love to hear from you. Together, let’s harness the power
of Palace to make an even greater difference in our community.

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