Company Description

Yes Futures is a multi-award-winning charity founded in 2012, specializing in personal development programs for young people. Run by experienced and skilled educators, we empower students to take charge of their potential, achieve personal goals, and shape their own futures.

We are the UK's leader in youth coaching, dedicated to transforming the lives of young people by equipping them with the essential skills they need for a successful future. Our Unique Approach combines coaching and inspirational experiences.

Our model combines high-quality coaching with real-world experiences to help young people understand their potential and manage life's inevitable challenges. We create an environment where young people can:

• Feel Success: Through structured, supportive coaching, we facilitate moments where students realise their capabilities.
• Manage Failure: We coach them through setbacks, turning disappointment into valuable learning that builds grit and resilience.

This powerful combination is proven to develop four core competencies that underpin success: Confidence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Communication.

Trustee Role Description

Strategic Leadership and Stewardship

• Help to refine and advance the strategic plan, ensuring our ambitions for young people are matched by disciplined delivery.
• Scrutinise the organisation’s performance against agreed priorities, offering thoughtful challenge and strategic insight.
• Anticipate emerging opportunities and risks, and guide the charity to respond with agility and purpose.

Financial and Fiduciary Oversight

• Approve the annual budget, financial statements, and key organisational decisions, maintaining a clear line of sight on long-term sustainability.
• Safeguard the charity’s assets and ensure funds are managed and invested responsibly.
• Oversee robust systems for financial control, risk management, and assurance.

Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Responsibility

• Ensure the charity consistently meets its legal and regulatory obligations, including Charity Commission requirements and company law.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and act unequivocally in the best interests of Yes Futures and the young people we serve.

Governance and Executive Support

• Contribute to the annual review and support of the CEO helping to foster a culture of high performance and learning.
• Strengthen the Board’s effectiveness by supporting succession planning, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• Participate in time-limited working groups aligned to your expertise.

Ambassadorship and External Influence

• Represent Yes Futures with confidence and credibility, championing our mission to partners, funders, and wider networks.
• Support the charity’s fundraising and income-generation efforts, using your connections and insight to help broaden our reach.
• Promote and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work and governance.

Trustee Person Specification

Essential General Requirements

• Commitment to Mission: A genuine passion for the mission of Yes Futures and a commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• Senior Leadership Experience: Proven experience operating at a senior strategic level in a complex organisation (corporate, public, or charity).
• Integrity and Judgement: Highest personal integrity and independence of judgement, with a willingness to speak and challenge constructively.
• Governance Understanding: An appreciation for the legal and regulatory duties of a Trustee in the UK, including charity compliance and financial oversight.
• Time Commitment: Availability to dedicate approximately one day per month, including attending quarterly board meetings 

Essential Specific Requirements

We are appointing up to 3 Trustees who can bring senior expertise in at least one of the following high-priority domains. These reflect the Board’s current skill gaps and the capabilities required to guide the charity into its next phase of growth.

Please see our webpage to download the full Trustee Recruitment Pack including details of how to apply: https://www.yesfutures.org/post/join-the-yes-futures-board