Chair

Wirksworth Festival is now clearly established as a leading rural art festival. An ambitious contemporary visual art programme coupled with a focused marketing strategy has seen a significant increase in the quality, reach and impact of the Festival. In 2010 and 2011 we achieved record audiences, with over 10,000 people taking part and over 170 artists exhibiting in our opening weekend.

COMBAT STRESS – CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEES

The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) is one of the world’s largest children’s rights alliances with a high national and international reputation. CRAE seeks the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in England. Our vision is of a society where the human rights of all children are recognised and realised.

We are looking for a new Chair to lead CRAE in the implementation of our strategic vision for children’s rights.

Head for Business is a leading enterprise support charity based in London that believes passionately that enterprise is a life skill. Together with social and communications skills, they see enterprise as a key skill in 21st century employment that can help people take control of their lives, build resilience and help them help themselves.

Ash Wales is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Chairperson. We are looking for strategic, senior board-level experience and the necessary qualities to ensure, with the Chief Executive and other Trustees, that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction.

The African Prison Project works to bring dignity and hope to men, women and children in prison in Africa through healthcare, education, access to justice and community reintegration. 

The Cardinal Hume Centre is looking for a new Chair to lead the Trustees and to be responsible for the strategic direction, governance and development of this highly regarded charity based in Westminster.
The Chair will work with the Chief Executive and Trustees in setting overall policy and objectives and championing the continuing growth of this dynamic organisation.

The Hansard Society is the UK’s leading independent, non-partisan political research and education charity.  We aim to strengthen parliamentary democracy and encourage greater public involvement in politics.

Independent Chair £20,000 per annum