Join Us as a Trustee | Volunteer Role • Remote • 3 Year Term

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Join Us as a Trustee | Volunteer Role • Remote • 3 Year Term

Little Hearts Matter is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting children born with single ventricle heart disease – a complex and lifelong condition with no cure. We walk alongside families from diagnosis, through surgery and treatment, and into life at home. Every year, around 600 families face this life‑changing news, and our support is more important than ever.

We are seeking committed and compassionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide our work into the future.

Why Become a Trustee?

As a trustee, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategy, governance, and impact of a national charity supporting over 7,000 members. You’ll bring your experience, insight, and independent judgement to help us deliver vital services to families navigating some of the toughest moments of their lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference and be part of a values‑driven, supportive, and passionate organisation.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one of the following:
HR management, fundraising and income generation, volunteer management  or digital marketing and finance.

What Will You Do?

As a Trustee, you will:

  • Contribute to setting the charity’s strategic direction
  • Ensure strong governance, financial oversight, and long‑term sustainability
  • Support and constructively challenge the Chief Executive and senior team
  • Participate in Board and Committee meetings (mostly online)
  • Act as an ambassador for Little Hearts Matter

Uphold our values: caring, supportive, empowering, reliable, aspirational, representative, reactive

What Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You do not need previous trustee experience – we will support you to grow into the role.

You’ll need:

  • A commitment to our mission and the families we support
  • Strategic thinking and good judgement
  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a Board
  • Willingness to ask questions, challenge constructively, and learn
  • Time to attend meetings and prepare in advance

Time Commitment

  • 6 Board meetings per year evenings
  • Committee meetings (role‑dependent)
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Annual Away day (face to face)
  • Preparation time for papers and contributions
    Most meetings are held remotely, with one in‑person meeting each year.

How to Apply

To express your interest/send your CV or request an informal chat, please email:rob@lhm.org.uk

Join us in ensuring that no family faces single ventricle heart disease alone.