Who we are
We deliver services across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with. For 55 years, Hestia has stood alongside adults and children in crisis to help people who have experienced crisis and trauma find safety, hope, and purpose. Today, we support over 22,600 adults and children each year across London and the South East – more about our work can be found at www.hestia.org
The role
At Hestia, we support adults and children who have experienced crisis and trauma, to find safety, hope and purpose.
We specialise in trauma and resilience informed support for people in crisis or who have experienced trauma – including people needing support with their mental health, survivors of modern slavery, adults and children escaping domestic abuse, and people leaving prison. We foster trusting relationships at crucial moments in their recovery, that empower individuals to build a life beyond crisis.
Guided by the reality of our service users’ experience, we bring their voice to the attention of policy makers, partners and communities and use our insight to push for the change that matters.
To help us in our work, we are looking for a Trustee with a strong background in health and social care to join our committed Board and help guide our mission to transform lives.
We are committed to increasing the representation of people from ethnically diverse communities on our Board of Trustees. Strengthening the diversity of our leadership is essential to ensuring that our organisation reflects the communities we serve, benefits from a wider range of perspectives, and makes more inclusive and informed decisions.
What We’re Looking For
- Expertise in health and social care and housing related support
- Strategic thinking and commitment to good governance to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes
- A collaborative approach and willingness to challenge constructively
What’s Involved?
- Attend 6 Board meetings per year
- Join our Performance Review Committee, meeting 4 times annually
- Represent Hestia at events where possible
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Why Join Hestia?
This is an exciting opportunity to be able to influence the direction of a charity making a real difference. You will work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues, Trustees and volunteers and use your experience to create positive change for thousands of people every year.
Interested?
If you share our vision and want to help drive meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your letter with expression of interest together with your full CV to Francois Ferriere at francois.ferriere@hestia.org
We will be in touch in the new year with next steps.
* Closing date: midday on Friday 16th January 2026
Supporting document(s)
- hestia-hsc-trustee---advert-and-role-description.pdf - Download
