Trustee | Job advert

Cathays Community Centre | Trustee

Role type: Voluntary
Location: Cathays Community Centre, 36-38 Cathays Terrace, CF244HX, Cardiff
Time commitment: Approximately 3hrs a week + events. Attending at least two committee meetings every two months.

Deadline: 6th of March 2026

Being a Trustee at Cathays Community Centre is a rewarding and engaging experience. You will be part of an organisation rooted in its community, with a long history of supporting local people and creating opportunities for connection, learning and wellbeing.

Cathays Community Centre currently works with over 100 team members, including full-time and part-time staff and volunteers. As a Trustee, you will help guide and support this diverse and committed team, ensuring the Centre continues to respond to the needs of the community it serves.

About the role

Trustees play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of the Centre. Working collectively as part of the Trustee Board, you will help set the vision, provide oversight, and ensure the organisation is well-run, financially sound and operating in line with its charitable aims.

We are committed to the highest standards of governance and take our responsibilities seriously. New Trustees are fully supported to participate confidently and meaningfully in Board discussions, and we aim to ensure everyone feels prepared, informed and empowered in their role.

The Centre is entering an exciting new phase, working closely with our new Centre Manager and building a clear direction for the future. This is an opportunity to be part of shaping what the Cathays Community Centre can become, and to help make a lasting difference to communities in Cathays and beyond.

Key responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will:

• Act in the best interests of Cathays Community Centre and its beneficiaries
• Follow the constitution and act within the framework it provides 
• Contribute to setting the strategic direction and long-term vision of the organisation
• Provide oversight of the Centre’s activities, finances and policies
• Ensure the Centre operates in line with its governing document, charitable objectives and legal responsibilities
• Support and constructively challenge the Centre Manager and senior leadership
• Attend Trustee Board meetings and contribute to discussions, voting, and decision-making
• Act as an ambassador for the Centre within the community and wider networks
• Attend projects to learn about the day to day centre operations
• Attend networking events and Centre events
• Communicate with members of the charity 

Who we’re looking for

We welcome Trustees from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need to have been a Trustee before.

We are particularly interested in people who:

• Share our commitment to community development and social impact
• Can bring skills, experience or perspectives that strengthen the Board
• Are willing to ask questions, listen carefully and work collaboratively
• Have the time and enthusiasm to engage with the role
• Have a vested interest in Cathays, or in the projects we run 

Experience in areas such as governance, finance, HR and fundraising is valuable, but not essential.

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a valued local charity
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership
• The chance to work alongside a committed and supportive Trustee Board (8 Board Members + Secretary)
• A deeper connection to the local community and the people the Centre supports