Trustee

Enable Leisure and Culture is a dynamic, growing charity delivering services across leisure, culture, wellbeing and community development. We are now seeking a Trustee to join our Board at an exciting stage of growth and transformation.

As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Enable, collaborating with the Executive Team to oversee service delivery and champion the organisation's values. This is an opportunity to support an ambitious organisation as we strengthen our financial sustainability, expand our reach, and increase our impact across communities.

What we do

Enable is a not-for-profit that helps people enjoy happy, healthier and more enriching lives in their communities. We work in partnership with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver high quality outcomes for local people.

At Enable, we are proud to support the health, social and culture programme in Wandsworth as well as manage the parks and green spaces of this busy, exciting and well-located borough that is home to some of London's most iconic landmarks.

Enable's diverse service offering has touch points across all facets of community life, with expert delivery in community development programmes, leisure sites and event production. Our growing Health and Wellbeing team are leaders of social prescribing, outreach and link worker programs which make real and lasting difference to people's lives.

While doing all of this we reinvest our surplus back into our communities to make a positive difference, offering true value for money for all. This means we can do more each year to support the communities we work with.

About the role

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of Enable, working with the Board and Executive Team to ensure the organisation delivers high-quality services and meaningful outcomes for local communities.

You will:

• Contribute to strategy and long-term direction
• Provide constructive challenge and oversight
• Support strong governance and accountability
• Act as an ambassador for Enable

About you

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You will bring:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• A collaborative, values-driven approach
• Commitment to community impact and public benefit

Board experience is welcome but not essential.

Time commitment:

• 4 Board meetings per year (2-3 hours each)
• Opportunity to join a committee
• Occasional events and site visits

This is a voluntary role (expenses reimbursed), with a 3-year term.

Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter by an email via the button below.

Closing date: 30 April 2026.

Enable Leisure and Culture is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.