Job Description

Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Location:Newcastle (Board meetings) / Online (Committee meetings)Commitment:Quarterly meetings (Board: half day in Newcastle; FARC: 2 hours online)Term:Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
We're here so no one struggles alone.
Everyturn Mental Health is a leading charity providing compassionate, person-centred mental health and wellbeing services across the UK. Guided by our values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, our purpose drives everything we do.
We are now seeking a Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, a key group that provides assurance to our Board on financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic risk management. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional expertise to help shape the future of a growing charity.
Main duties of the job
About the committee:
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly to provide assurance to the Board on all matters relating to finance, audit, risk, business development, and transformation.
Its work includes:

• Overseeing Everyturns financial performance, budgets, and strategic investments.
• Ensuring effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitoring risk management, business continuity, and legal compliance.
• Providing oversight of fundraising, estates, and sustainability initiatives.
• Reviewing major transformation and digital programmes to ensure value for money and delivery against strategic goals.

What were looking for
Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance and investment management
• Strategic risk management
• Fundraising and income generation
• Property and estates management
• Legal and governance

Experience in the charity, health, or social care sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
Your contribution will help:

• Provide assurance to the Board on financial and operational performance.
• Support oversight of internal and external audits.
• Guide risk management, sustainability, and investment decisions.
• Champion Everyturns values and uphold strong governance practices.

The commitment:

• Board meetings:4 per year (half day, Newcastle)
• FARC meetings:4 per year (2 hours, virtual)All travel expenses are reimbursed.

About us
Why join us?
As a Trustee, youll join a collaborative and values-driven Board shaping the strategic direction of a national mental health charity. Youll have the chance to apply your skills to influence key decisions, strengthen our governance, and help us deliver on our promise - thatno one struggles alone.
Interested?
If youd like to make a meaningful contribution to our mission, wed love to hear from you.Please review theTrustee information packfor more details.
We are proud to championequality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
1 a year Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
Contract
Voluntary
Duration
7 days
Working pattern
Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0419-25-0102
Job locations
2 Esh Plaza
Sir Bobby Robson Way
Gosforth
NE13 9BA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Location:Newcastle (Board meetings) / Online (Committee meetings)Commitment:Quarterly meetings (Board: half day in Newcastle; FARC: 2 hours online)Term:Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
We're here so no one struggles alone.
Everyturn Mental Health is a leading charity providing compassionate, person-centred mental health and wellbeing services across the UK. Guided by our values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, our purpose drives everything we do.
We are now seeking a Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, a key group that provides assurance to our Board on financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic risk management. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional expertise to help shape the future of a growing charity.
About the committee:
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly to provide assurance to the Board on all matters relating to finance, audit, risk, business development, and transformation.
Its work includes:

• Overseeing Everyturns financial performance, budgets, and strategic investments.
• Ensuring effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitoring risk management, business continuity, and legal compliance.
• Providing oversight of fundraising, estates, and sustainability initiatives.
• Reviewing major transformation and digital programmes to ensure value for money and delivery against strategic goals.

What were looking for
Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance and investment management
• Strategic risk management
• Fundraising and income generation
• Property and estates management
• Legal and governance

Experience in the charity, health, or social care sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
Your contribution will help:

• Provide assurance to the Board on financial and operational performance.
• Support oversight of internal and external audits.
• Guide risk management, sustainability, and investment decisions.
• Champion Everyturns values and uphold strong governance practices.

The commitment:

• Board meetings:4 per year (half day, Newcastle)
• FARC meetings:4 per year (2 hours, virtual)All travel expenses are reimbursed.

Why join us?
As a Trustee, youll join a collaborative and values-driven Board shaping the strategic direction of a national mental health charity. Youll have the chance to apply your skills to influence key decisions, strengthen our governance, and help us deliver on our promise - thatno one struggles alone.
Interested?
If youd like to make a meaningful contribution to our mission, wed love to hear from you.Please review theTrustee information packfor more details.
We are proud to championequality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Job description
Job responsibilities
Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Location:Newcastle (Board meetings) / Online (Committee meetings)Commitment:Quarterly meetings (Board: half day in Newcastle; FARC: 2 hours online)Term:Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
We're here so no one struggles alone.
Everyturn Mental Health is a leading charity providing compassionate, person-centred mental health and wellbeing services across the UK. Guided by our values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, our purpose drives everything we do.
We are now seeking a Board Trustee and Member Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, a key group that provides assurance to our Board on financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic risk management. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional expertise to help shape the future of a growing charity.
About the committee:
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly to provide assurance to the Board on all matters relating to finance, audit, risk, business development, and transformation.
Its work includes:

• Overseeing Everyturns financial performance, budgets, and strategic investments.
• Ensuring effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitoring risk management, business continuity, and legal compliance.
• Providing oversight of fundraising, estates, and sustainability initiatives.
• Reviewing major transformation and digital programmes to ensure value for money and delivery against strategic goals.

What were looking for
Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance and investment management
• Strategic risk management
• Fundraising and income generation
• Property and estates management
• Legal and governance

Experience in the charity, health, or social care sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
Your contribution will help:

• Provide assurance to the Board on financial and operational performance.
• Support oversight of internal and external audits.
• Guide risk management, sustainability, and investment decisions.
• Champion Everyturns values and uphold strong governance practices.

The commitment:

• Board meetings:4 per year (half day, Newcastle)
• FARC meetings:4 per year (2 hours, virtual)All travel expenses are reimbursed.

Why join us?
As a Trustee, youll join a collaborative and values-driven Board shaping the strategic direction of a national mental health charity. Youll have the chance to apply your skills to influence key decisions, strengthen our governance, and help us deliver on our promise - thatno one struggles alone.
Interested?
If youd like to make a meaningful contribution to our mission, wed love to hear from you.Please review theTrustee information packfor more details.
We are proud to championequality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• ts work includes:
• Overseeing Everyturns financial performance, budgets, and strategic investments.
• Ensuring effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitoring risk management, business continuity, and legal compliance.
• Providing oversight of fundraising, estates, and sustainability initiatives.
• Reviewing major transformation and digital programmes to ensure value for money and delivery against strategic goals.
• What were looking for
• Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance and investment management
• Strategic risk management
• Fundraising and income generation
• Property and estates management
• Legal and governance

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• ts work includes:
• Overseeing Everyturns financial performance, budgets, and strategic investments.
• Ensuring effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitoring risk management, business continuity, and legal compliance.
• Providing oversight of fundraising, estates, and sustainability initiatives.
• Reviewing major transformation and digital programmes to ensure value for money and delivery against strategic goals.
• What were looking for
• Were particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Finance and investment management
• Strategic risk management
• Fundraising and income generation
• Property and estates management
• Legal and governance

Skills Required