EMI UK is looking for new trustees to help us grow our impact and serve more communities around the world. As a trustee, you will join a committed and energetic group who:
- Help set the charity’s strategy and priorities
- Ensure the charity is operating legally and ethically, in line with Charity Commission guidance
- Oversee the charity’s finances and resources
- Support and appropriately challenge those running the charity day-to-day
- Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
- Attend Trustee meetings and contribute to decision-making
- Act as an ambassador for the charity
Trustees share responsibility and make decisions collectively as a Board
To find out more, please contact meg.collin@emiworld.org
We welcome applications on a rolling basis.
There are no specific qualifications required to be a trustee. We are looking for people who have:
- Commitment to our values and vision, including having an active Christian faith
- Willingness to give time, thought and energy to the role
- Ability to work collaboratively and use good judgement
- Integrity and a willingness to act in the charity’s best interests.
We welcome Trustees from all backgrounds, however we are especially keen to hear from people with experience or skills in:
- Marketing and communications (including digital, social media, or PR)
- Fundraising (grants, individual giving, partnerships, or campaigns)
- Strategy and planning
- Branding, audience engagement, or impact storytelling
You do not need previous trustee experience — training and support will be provided.
Legal responsibilities of trustees are to:
- Act in line with the charity’s governing document
- Comply with UK charity law and Charity Commission guidance
- Declare and manage conflicts of interest
- Be eligible to act as a trustee under UK law
Within the board, some trustees have responsibility for specific areas such as supporting policy development, finances or safeguarding.