Trustee with Finance Experience

About Room to Heal

Room to Heal is a healing community for asylum seekers and refugees who have suffered torture and gross human rights violations. Our mission is touse the restorative power of community to help people heal from torture and organised violence and build meaningful lives.

What will you be doing? Background

• Room to Heal is strengthening its financial resilience as it adapts to a more competitive funding environment. The charity's finances are stable but closely managed, requiring careful cashflow oversight and strategic risk assessment
• The current Treasurer brings strong financial expertise, though the Board sees the benefit of an additional finance-skilled trustee to enhance collective confidence in decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Support the board in interpreting financial reports and identifying trends or risks
• Advise on reserves, cashflow management, and funding diversification
• Contribute to financial planning and sustainability discussions
• Sit on the finance subcommittee and provide informed challenge and reassurance
• Act as a critical friend to staff on financial matters, without undertaking day-to-day delivery

What are we looking for? We are seeking a Trustee with financial experience. We welcome candidates at different career stages - from senior finance professionals to those seeking their first board role.

• Strong financial literacy and confidence interpreting financial data
• Ability to assess financial risk and support sound decision-making
• Commitment to good governance and the mission of Room to Heal
• Collaborative approach with clear communication and analytical thinking

Room to Heal was founded on principles of equality, respect, and justice, and these values continue to guide every aspect of our work. Our community includes people from many countries, languages, and faiths, and our strength lies in our diversity.We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.We are committed to offering equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity.

What difference will you make?

By joining Room to Heal as a Trustee, you will help secure the long-term sustainability of a life-changing service.

• Make a tangible difference- helping ensure the charity's finances remain robust and resilient
• Shape strategy- contributing to decisions that directly affect survivors' access to healing and justice
• Build your own experience- developing governance skills in a complex, purpose-driven environment
• Join a diverse and compassionate board- committed to integrity, inclusion, and impact

Your insights will help Room to Heal continue offering sanctuary and support to people rebuilding their lives after trauma.

Time commitment

The time commitment averages around 3-6 hours per month

4 Board meetings a year - usually hybrid, allowing trustees to join remotely or in person

Also attend the finance subcommittee - online approximately every six weeks

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Room to Heal with their Trustee recruitment.

Potential candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation about the role. Please contact the TrusteeWorks team to arrange this.

To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board.

Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. Please send applications and enquiries to:

Deadline: 16th February 2026.