TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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Latest Opportunities
- Huddersfield
- Flexible
Talkthru is a specialist counselling charity based in Huddersfield, offering free, confidential support to individuals and families affected by pregnancy loss, baby loss and other birth-related trauma. Our Board of Trustees oversees Talkthru’s strategic direction, governance, and financial health, ensuring that we remain sustainable, ethical, and effective. This is where you come in.
As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for the governance and strategic leadership of Talkthru. Trustees ensure that the charity fulfils its mission, operates lawfully and ethically, and maintains the trust of clients, donors, and the wider community. We are particularly keen to welcome a Trustee with a legal background to strengthen the Board’s expertise in governance, compliance, and risk management. This person will help ensure the charity’s operations, policies, and services comply with relevant laws, including charity law, counselling practice standards, safeguarding, and data protection.
We’re Looking for Someone With
A commitment to Talkthru’s mission to support individuals and families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Sound understanding of good governance, accountability, and strategic oversight.
Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work sensitively on emotionally challenging topics.
Willingness to be both supportive and constructively questioning of the executive team
Sufficient time to contribute effectively to the role.
Desirable
Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal experience.
Knowledge of relevant legal areas: charity law, counselling or health regulation, contracts, safeguarding, or data protection.
Previous experience as a trustee or non-executive director.
Understanding of mental health, counselling, or bereavement support services.
How to Apply- submit your details below and we will send you an application pack.
Talkthru
18 yrs and above
- Finance/Trustee
- Application form required
- References required
- DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)
12/09/2026
Submit your details to apply
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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