Trustees
Waythrough
Hybrid, with some face-to-face meetings held at various locations around the country
Formal approval from the Charity Commission regarding trustee remuneration is currently pending
Waythrough is a leading UK charity, driven by a clear purpose: to transform lives and strengthen communities through high impact work across health, social care and employment support.
The landscape in which Waythrough operates is changing significantly. In substance use, while market conditions remain challenging, the sector has seen a renewed sense of momentum—driven by major national investment through the 10-year drugs strategy, From Harm to Hope, which has created meaningful opportunities for innovation, collaboration and service improvement.
Similarly, the mental health sector is undergoing major transformation, supported by sustained investment in community-based care, crisis alternatives and more integrated, person-centred models. Across both areas, the national direction of travel is enabling new approaches, stronger partnerships and a shift towards more preventative, holistic support. Waythrough is well positioned to build on our expertise and play a leading role in shaping this evolving landscape for the benefit of the people and communities we serve.
THE ROLE
Waythrough was created through the merger of Humankind Charity and Richmond Fellowship on 1 June 2024. Over the past two years, we’ve been working under a bridging strategy that brought together the priorities of both organisations. We are now reaching a pivotal moment: in April 2026, we will launch our first unified, ambitious 10-year strategy, setting the direction for the next decade of Waythrough’s work and impact.
Joining us at this moment provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading charities working across health, social care and employment support. As we enter the next phase of our development, we are excited to welcome new voices, perspectives and experience to strengthen and diversify our governance.
If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to explore what it means to join Waythrough’s Board of Trustees. This is a chance to contribute directly to our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support across communities throughout England.
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:
- A CV or equivalent biographical details.
- A short covering letter outlining your motivation for joining the Waythrough Board.
- Confirmation that you would not be subject to any conflict of interest in holding this appointment.
- The names, addresses and contact details of two referees whom we may contact at shortlist stage.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Recruitment timeline
Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
Agreement of the longlist: 23rd March 2026
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 30th March and 6th April 2026
Agreement of the shortlist: 14th April 2026
Informal conversations with stakeholders: late w/c 13th April 2026
Final interviews: 20th and 21st April 2026