We are a counselling centre in the heart of Birmingham. We are dedicated to providing a low cost first class face to face counselling service for adults from Birmingham and the surrounding area, who ...
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees- CharityDetailed description
Volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Birmingham
Time commitment: Around 4 – 8 hours per month
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
About Us
At Carrs Lane Counselling Centre Ltd, we believe that everyone deserves someone to listen. We’re a counselling charity offering warm, affordable emotional support to people in Birmingham.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide high quality counselling and mental health support to those who seek it, regardless of income or background. We are committed to a strategic direction of growth.
The Role
We’re looking for a new Chair of Trustees to help guide our charity through its next chapter.
As Chair, you’ll lead a small but passionate Board, ensuring we stay true to our purpose and operate with integrity and care. You’ll work closely with our Centre Manager and other Trustees to provide strategic guidance, support the team, and help us make sound decisions for the future of our counselling services.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives and help strengthen mental health support in our community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the Board and ensuring good governance and effective decision-making.
- Working collaboratively with fellow Trustees, staff and volunteer counsellors to shape our strategy and priorities.
- Supporting and appraising the Manager.
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity, championing our mission in the community.
- Helping us grow sustainably so we can reach more people in need.
Who You Are
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Believe deeply in the importance of mental health and accessible, affordable counselling.
- Have experience leading people — perhaps as a trustee, senior manager, or team leader.
- Are a good communicator, listener, and relationship-builder.
- Can take a balanced, strategic view while staying grounded in our values.
- Enjoy working with others to make a positive impact.
You don’t need to be a governance expert — what matters most is your commitment, integrity, and willingness to learn. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges or from backgrounds underrepresented in charity leadership.
Why Join Us
- Play a key part in supporting mental health and wellbeing in your community.
- Work alongside caring, passionate people who share your values.
- Gain valuable governance and leadership experience.
- Be part of a supportive, positive environment where your contribution really matters.
How to Apply
Please send a short statement (1–2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and brief CV. We’d love to hear from you.