Board of Trustees

Just as the young people we work with need great people to work alongside them on the frontline, YMCA Doncaster needs great trustees to sit behind the scenes.

Our trustees have a range of duties that are all about making sure that everything is as it should be, that our history is cherished and our future is bright. They are people who are able to analyse performance, encourage development and ask the right questions as we move forward with our work.

Risk, finance, quality, strategy and policy feature heavily in our Board’s work, always underpinned by doing what is right for young people in Doncaster.

We currently meet about eight times a year on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm.  We also hold separate meetings for smaller sub groups or task-and-finish work.

Aside from being over 18, there’s no age barrier.  We are committed to nurturing people who are new to trusteeship as well as welcoming those who have similar experiences elsewhere.

We are keen to include people with experiences in the public, private or voluntary sectors and from a range of social backgrounds.

Strategic level experience of finance, buildings development or fundraising (particularly grants and individual giving) would be of particular interest.

Our current turnover is around £700,000 and we have 20 paid staff. We would welcome a trustee who understands the unique challenges of running – and growing – an organisation of a similar size.

We offer reasonable travel expenses where needed, opportunities to connect with people in similar trusteeships in YMCAs across the world, and a chance to use your wisdom and experience in shaping services that make a real difference to young lives in Doncaster.

We have a great bunch of current trustees from a range of professional backgrounds, a dedicated staff team and a very promising future ahead.

Your wisdom and experience could make a lasting difference to young lives.

To find out more, please download the information pack below.  This includes a printable application form.  If you prefer, please use the link to the electronic version below.

Please return your application to

Louise Roffey
Chief Executive
YMCA Doncaster
31 Wood Street
Doncaster
DN1 3LH

General information for charity trustees is available from the Charity Commission. We particularly recommend their “Essential Trustee” document. Please click here for a downloadable link.