Trustee

• Part time
• Unpaid
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 "> published - Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Job Summary

If you are passionate about supporting unaccompanied young people who are seeking asylum in the UK to navigate their journey to safety, consider joining us on the Board of Trustees!

Job Description

Play for Progress (PfP) is an award winning trauma-informed creative charity supporting asylum-seeking young people. Since launching in 2017 from our Croydon base we have worked with 500+ young people to reduce their isolation and re-traumatisation, develop practical and social skills, and improve their wellbeing. PfP works with young people to support their:

- exploration of self-expression through creative arts, music, and therapy
- development and healing through access to therapy and other 1-2-1 support
- advocacy needs, tackling barriers to accessing vital support / navigating the asylum 'system'

The overall purpose of all Trustee roles is to provide strategic guidance, scrutiny and support to the Executive Director and Executive Team.

Working alongside other board members, key areas of responsibility include:

- Strategy: to provide strategic leadership for the organisation by taking part in formulating and regularly reviewing its strategic aims, setting overall policy, and evaluating performance. This will include contributing specific skills and experience and representing the organisation externally when networking opportunities arise.

- Scrutiny: to ensure that the activities, policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its objects and aims; that the organisation complies with legal and financial requirements governing it; that resource allocation decisions are made in the best interests of the organisation.

- Support: to support the Director and executive team in delivering the vision and mission of the organisation. Use specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board members reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, contributing to working groups or sub-committees, focusing on key issues, or providing advice and guidance on new initiatives.

Job Requirements

A commitment to our vision and mission combined with integrity, strategic vision, good, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team, contributing to a culture of respect and trust whilst always being willing to speak your mind and take decisions in PfP's interests.

A willingness to devote the time and effort needed to fulfil the role. Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings which are held quarterly via Zoom or Teams. There is occasionally a need for additional informal meetings between full Board meetings but we aim to keep this to a minimum. Papers are distributed one week in advance of meetings. Trustees may be invited to join working groups or sub-committees, which usually meet remotely on an occasional ad hoc basis during normal office hours. Terms of service are 3 years, and Directors can serve up to two consecutive terms.

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Job Overview

• Job Title: Trustee
• Salary: Unpaid
• Hours: Part time
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Human Resources
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Tue, 15 Dec 2026
• Location:

  London

How to Apply

Send a one-page cover letter or short video clip introducing yourself along with a copy
of your CV to b.banda@playforprogress.com, by 15th December 23:59

See the "Work with us" page on our website for more information.

• Contact email: contact@playforprogress.com

• Apply now

About Play for Progress

Play for Progress is a Croydon-based charity that supports unaccompanied young people seeking asylum

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