Trustee
Aphasia Support is a growing charity looking to appoint new trustees in 2026. We are seeking people who want to help shape a charity that truly listens to, understands, and supports people affected by aphasia.
With ambitions to expand our impact across the North of England, our trustees help guide our direction and ensure we grow in thoughtful, sustainable, and effective ways.
Our Aims
- To reduce isolation of people with Aphasia.
- To improve the communication skills and wellbeing of people with Aphasia.
- To raise awareness and understanding of Aphasia.
- To improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of carers and volunteers in providing support to people with Aphasia.
- To supplement NHS services by providing long term support for people with Aphasia.
What’s involved?
- Attend trustee meetings three times a year on Zoom with one in person trustee meeting which coincides with the AGM usually in October. Trustee meetings tend to be on Monday mornings from 10 – 12.
- Join at least one of three trustee sub groups - Finance, Strategy & Performance or Governance which meet 4 times a year on Zoom. Meetings are usually held in the afternoons (2 to 3 weeks prior to full board meetings).
- Provide insight, ideas and oversight into charity growth.
- Help with specific areas like legal, finance or strategy (as per your skillset).
- Support our values and amplify our voice.
- Get involved with other charity business depending on your interests and availability.
- No previous trustee or board experience is required.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive board. We especially encourage applications from:
- People from minority ethnic communities
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
- People with disabilities
- People from outside the charity sector
We particularly welcome people with skills or experience in:
- Lived experience of aphasia
- Legal experience
- Finance experience
- Business strategy
- Leadership and governance
Why join us?
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Make a real difference
Help shape a charity supporting people with a condition that 85% of the population have never heard of. There are very few UK charities doing what we do - your contribution will truly matter. -
Your experience
Lived experience is not a barrier - it’s a strength. We want people who genuinely understand and “get it.” -
Develop and grow
Gain valuable board-level experience, develop your leadership skills, and build knowledge of charity governance. -
Join a welcoming community
Be part of a welcoming, understanding, and collaborative team that values respect and shared learning.
Other benefits to you
- Board-level experience (great for your CV/career)
- Learn how a charity works behind the scenes
- Channel your experience into something meaningful
- Make an important contribution to a charity that changes lives
- Gain marketing/fundraising/strategy experience in a governance context
- Access to internal training led by speech and language therapists
- Aphasia Support membership
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Rubina Rashid, Chair of Trustees at: Rashid.rubina@googlemail.com.
If you have any questions about the role or need support with applying please contact James Major, CEO of Aphasia Support, at: jamesmajor@aphasiasupport.org or phone 0300 102 3500.
We will be looking to speak to applicants as they apply and interested people will be invited to meet with our current trustee group.
