Become a trustee

Join our charity as an important trustee and help guide our future

At The YOU Trust, we support people to live safer, stronger and more independent lives. Every year thousands rely on our services including learning disability support, domestic abuse recovery, advice and advocacy, counselling, wellbeing, and training.

£24m

Annual turnover

24,000+

Interventions delivered each year

40 Years

Supporting communities

An exciting time to join

In 2025, The YOU Trust proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary. We continue to grow, innovate and expand our services to support even more people. We’re looking for passionate trustees to help shape our next chapter.

Becoming a trustee is an opportunity to use your skills and experience for meaningful social good, influence strategic decisions, and be part of a committed team driving positive change.

Derek Marshal

Chair of the YOU Group Board, The YOU Group

What does a trustee do?

Strategic Direction

Help guide the future direction of the organisation.

Quality & Safety

Oversee the quality and safety of our services.

Financial Health

Ensure strong governance and financial sustainability.

Mission Focus

Keep our values and charitable purpose at the heart of decisions.

Time commitment

Board meetings every six weeks (approximately 2 hours)
Combination of online and in-person meetings
At least two service visits each year
Optional attendance at staff events and additional visits

Our Values: EPIC-T

Excellence

Person-centred

Innovative

Can-do

Trustworthy

Our services include:

Young Lives

PARAGON domestic abuse service

YOU Counselling Centres

Advice Portsmouth

Dorset Intervention and Prevention Services (DIPS)

Dragonfly Champions

Who can be a trustee?

Live in the South of England
Care about fairness, quality and justice
Share our values and mission
Bring professional, personal or lived experience
Are willing to learn and contribute

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, including those who may be new to trusteeship. What matters most is commitment to our values and a desire to make a positive difference.

Hayley Connor

Group Chief Executive, The YOU Group

Why become a trustee?

Give back to your community

Develop leadership experience

Build confidence and new skills

Help shape strategic decisions

Join a supportive board

Make a real impact on people’s lives

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, ages, disabilities, religions, beliefs, genders, identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference?

Use your skills, experience and passion to help The YOU Trust strengthen its impact.

Hayley Connor, Group Chief Executive
enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk

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