Who we are
Hillingdon Women’s Centre is a women’s charity based in the London Borough of Hillingdon. For almost 40 years, we have been supporting the needs of women in our community. We provide access to services and work with women to help them overcome barriers in their lives and thrive. We are a proudly feminist, safe, and women-only space, inclusive of all women.
We are passionate about gender equality and ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Our services are client-led; we listen, provide i
The role
About:
Trustees typically attend monthly board meetings, with occasional activities between meetings. The estimated time commitment is around 2 hours per typical month. New trustees will be supported with induction and access to ongoing training, including safeguarding and governance. We particularly welcome applications from women with lived experience of the issues we work on, and from those connected to the communities we serve in Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. As a trustee, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of the Centre and ensure we continue to provide vital, trauma-informed support to women in Hillingdon and beyond.
Purpose of the Trustee role:
Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, a charity’s management and administration. As such, they are required to:
Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for public benefit
Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
Act in the charity’s best interests
Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure the charity complies with statutory accounting and reporting requirements
Key Trustee responsibilities:
Definition and review of a strategy/business plan for the charity in line with its objectives
Set and maintain the vision, mission and values.
Definition and review of charity policies and procedures
Review and management of risks
Attendance at board meetings, including the AGM
Recruitment and management of the Centre Manager
Review of financial processes and accounting
General oversight and management of the charity premises
Generation of funding for the charity, i.e. completion of grant applications, execution of fundraising activities, securing donors and ambassadors for the charity
Promotion of the charity externally
We’re particularly seeking individuals with expertise in:
Fundraising and income generation (e.g. donor engagement, campaign development, marketing strategy)
Financial audit and compliance
HR and people management
External/public affairs and advocacy
Governance and charity finance
Strategic thinking and change management
Lived experience of domestic abuse or connection to the communities we serve
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
Integrity
Strategic thinking and the ability to see the bigger picture
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of a Trustee
Willingness to devote the time and effort to the role
Good independent judgement and creative thinking
Ability to constructively contribute to conversations
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
We are committed to creating a board that reflects the diversity of our community. If you have access needs or require support with the application process, please let us know.
How to Apply:
Please send a short expression of interest and your CV to dt@hillingdonwomenscentre.org
If you’d like to have an informal conversation before applying, we’d be happy to arrange a chat.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or someone with transferable experience and a passion for our mission, we would welcome your application. If you’re passionate about gender equality and want to help shape the future of HWC, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This is a voluntary role, open to local female UK residents only. This is to ensure compliance with governance, legal, and operational requirements relevant to our charity’s work.
For more information about the charity, please visit: www.hillingdonwomenscentre.org
Supporting document(s)
- hwc-trustee-role-description-_2025.docx-1-.pdf - Download
