Join the Board of Trustees at Focus Birmingham – Help Shape a Brighter Future

At Focus Birmingham, our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the direction of the charity, ensuring we remain financially strong, well-governed, and true to our mission: delivering life-changing support to people with complex disabilities and sight loss.

Our Trustees are dedicated professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help us grow, improve, and thrive. They bring a wealth of knowledge, objectivity, and commitment – all crucial to making sure our services remain exceptional and person-centred.

We are now looking for experienced, passionate, and well-connected individuals to join our Board. If you have the strategic insight, governance experience, or sector knowledge to support a forward-thinking charity, we’d love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference — and be part of a team that truly changes lives.

Ready to bring your skills to a cause that matters? Get in touch today.

Current opportunities:

Legal Trustee

Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity dedicated to empowering people living with visual impairments and complex needs to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Through our services, we provide expert support that places dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow our impact and strengthen our governance, we are seeking an experienced Legal Trustee to join our Board and help shape the future of a values-driven organisation making a real difference across Birmingham and beyond.

This is an opportunity to use your legal expertise where it matters most. As Legal Trustee, you will provide strategic guidance on charity law, governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, safeguarding, employment, and risk management while sharing collective responsibility for the charity’s long-term success. Working alongside the Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and fellow Trustees, you will help ensure Focus Birmingham remains resilient, transparent, and innovative, enabling us to continue breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for the people we serve.

Hours: Varies through the year, around 8 meetings each year plus additional ad hoc meetings as needed.

Location: Remote, some meetings in Harborne, B17 9AT.

To apply please see the link below

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