Make a real difference in Northamptonshire
Northampton Hope Centre is looking for passionate, strategic, and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
At Hope, we’re more than just a charity – we’re a force for change. Our mission is to end homelessness, hunger and hardship. We work with people at their lowest points and help them rebuild their lives through crisis support, food services, housing help, training, and personal development.
We support over 2,000 individuals annually across Northamptonshire, providing vital food support, shelter, skills training, and housing pathways. In 2023–2024, we delivered over 30,000 meals, 85 nights of winter shelter, and operated our day centre 326 days, helping over 500 individuals experiencing homelessness. Our training and wellbeing programmes engaged hundreds more.
Hope operates with 25+ staff and 400+ volunteers, with an annual turnover of between £1.3 and £1.5 million. We partner with local authorities, health providers, community groups, and funders such as National Lottery and Peoples Lottery, and collaborate closely with West Northamptonshire Council to improve housing and homelessness services
Our Current Recruitment Priorities
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience or insight in the following areas:
– Legal expertise, particularly in charity, housing or social justice
– Lived experience of homelessness, hardship or poverty
– Charity governance and board-level leadership
– Fundraising and income generation, including major donors, trusts, or corporate partnerships
If you bring one or more of these, and share our commitment to social justice, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s Involved?
– Attend 4–6 Board meetings a year (usually evenings)
– Help shape strategic decisions and ensure strong governance
– Act as an ambassador for Hope and our mission
This is a voluntary role, with full induction and ongoing support provided. We are committed to inclusive recruitment – if you need any support or adjustments to apply, please let us know
Interested?
Please email your CV and a short covering note to: office@northamptonhopecentre.org.uk
Deadline: 31st August 2025
Interviews: Held informally with members of the Board and CEO
We look forward to reviewing your application!
+