Four Trustees
Single Homeless Project
London, WC1X
Unremunerated
We began in 1975 when six homeless Londoners set out to challenge the system and make their vision of a safe place to live for everyone a reality. A lot has changed since then, but our spirit hasn’t. In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year.
The challenges of rising living costs, limited access to affordable housing, and widening health inequalities mean that more people are at risk of homelessness. SHP’s trustees play a vital role in helping us achieve our vision: that everyone has a place to call home and a chance to live a fulfilling life.
THE ROLE
This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we mark our 50th Anniversary and launch a bold new strategy. At a time of such unprecedented change nationally, of huge political and economic upheaval, and of rising costs for everyone, what we do is only set to grow in importance. In response to the external environment and what our clients told us needs to change for them, we are leading SHP into a new and ambitious era of development and impact. And we are looking for up to four new trustees to help us do that.
We’re particularly interested in people who can bring a background in the provision of homelessness or supported housing services (which must include safeguarding); or with the work of Registered Providers; or with an understanding of the commissioning and contractual environment or in fundraising; or in digital, AI and innovation. Any of these will add to the range of backgrounds we already have and help to propel us forward. Or you may come from another background that supports our governance or ability to operate in complex times – this could include, for example, people with a background in Legal or Risk. We are always open to applicants with lived experience of homelessness or who have a compelling connection with, or interest in, what we do at SHP and want to contribute through their experience, reputation or achievements.
Wherever you are now, our new trustees can expect to be part of a tenacious, diverse, high-performing and genuinely committed team of non-executives, all working with our uniquely talented management team. SHP is passionately committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We see these as critical in helping the achievement of our mission and we therefore encourage diversity in its broadest sense, across all of the protected characteristics and acknowledging generational, socio-economic and neurodiversity too.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment.
Closing date:
Friday 10th October 2025
Preliminary interviews:
First stage interviews with selected candidates will be held virtually between 18th and 27th October 2025
Final Panel interviews:
Final interviews will be held on Friday 7th November 2025 face to face in London
