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Board Member

United Kingdom

Changing Lives Together

Organisation Type

Charity/NfP

Industry / Sector

Social Care / Welfare/ Disability

About The Organisation

We’ve been proudly serving Cheshire communities for over 25 years! Our founders, Gary Cliffe and Deina Smith, started Changing Lives Together in Winsford with a clear mission – to find practical solutions for environmental and social challenges that make a real difference locally.

​Today we offer a range of services to meet different community needs, from reuse furniture and community groceries to befriending and support schemes. We’d love to welcome you to one of our sites soon.

Everything we do is guided by our commitment to sustainability, community support, empowerment, and integrity. It’s about making life a little better for everyone in our community.

Our activities
At Changing Lives Together, we exist to make life better for people across Cheshire. Everything we do is rooted in community, dignity, and practical support. We reinvest every penny back into local services so we can reach more people, reduce isolation, and build a stronger, more sustainable future for everyone.

Affordable Food for Local Families
Through our Very Green Grocery stores in Winsford, Northwich and Crewe, we help people access affordable, good‑quality food without referrals or stigma. Families can shop with choice and dignity, easing the pressure of rising costs.

Community Transport That Keeps People Connected
Our transport team travels tens of thousands of miles each year, helping people get to medical appointments, social activities, and essential services. For many, we’re the difference between staying connected and becoming isolated.

Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
We run befriending services and warm welcome groups that provide friendship, conversation, and a sense of belonging. Last year alone, we supported thousands of hours of meaningful social contact.

Website URL

https://www.changing-lives-together.org.uk/

Position

Board Member

Location

United Kingdom

Time Commitment

1-3 hours / week

Remuneration

Unpaid/ Expenses only

Skill Sought

Accounting; Business Operations; Governance; Human Resources; Marketing
Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026

Position Description

Trustee for a growing Charity

At Changing Lives Together, we’re building a future where people, communities, and the planet all thrive. From community groceries to reuse and recycling, from transport to training, everything we do is designed to reduce waste, support local people, and create real opportunities.

What will you be doing?

Changing Lives Together is a charity with a simple purpose:

At Changing Lives Together, supporting our local community in Cheshire is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s providing affordable groceries, transport, or a listening ear through our befriending service, we’re here to make life a little easier for everyone.

Our Trustees help guide the strategic direction of a charity that delivers:

Community groceries offering affordable food with dignity
Reuse, recycling and retail projects that cut waste and support local families
Community transport that keeps people connected
Training, volunteering and employment pathways
Practical support that improves wellbeing and reduces isolation
Your support can help us keep these services strong, sustainable, and ready for the future.

Your Commitment

We ask Trustees to commit around one day per month, which includes:

  • Monthly board meetings (in person and remote alternating)
  • Leadership of a committee covering a key area for example H&S, Finance or Governance
  • Occasional project involvement based on your skills and interests
  • Essential training and an Enhanced DBS check

We provide a friendly, structured induction so you can get to know our work, our people, and our ambitions. Our Leadership Team is experienced and highly capable, our Trustees provide strategic leadership, governance and act as Ambassadors for Changing Lives Together, hands on involvement in the charity is very much up to you but not required.

What difference will you make?

As a Trustee, you’ll help ensure CLT remains:

  • Financially strong
  • Strategically focused
  • Community‑led
  • Environmentally responsible
  • Ready to grow and innovate

Your insight and leadership will help us support more people, reduce more waste, and build stronger communities across Cheshire.

Selection Criteria

What are we looking for?

We welcome people from all backgrounds — whether you’re an experienced Trustee or stepping into your first Board role.

We’re seeking people with experience in:

  • Business Development,
  • HR, Finance,
  • Legal, Governance,
  • IT, I
  • ncome Generation,
  • Marketing/Communications,
  • Local Government, or Industry.

We’re also looking for people who bring:

Commitment to our mission and values
Strategic thinking and constructive challenge
Independent judgement
Creativity and fresh ideas
A positive, collaborative attitude
Willingness to get involved and make a difference

How to Apply

Please apply via the Reach platform:
https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-growing-charity-0

Before you apply
The Chair would like applications to include a CV and covering letter.

Initial interviews will be conducted informally over the phone and candidates will be offered the opportunity to visit and spend time with a member of the Leadership Team to gain an insight into the Charity. Should all parties wish to progress a formal interview process will take place with the Chair and existing members of the board.

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