Chair of Trustees

Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London.

Via our network of baby banks, we pass on loved goods from one family to another - clothes, toys and equipment - so that many more babies and young children have the essential things they need to thrive.

Families either visit a Little Village hub or receive items that have been packed with care and delivered to their home. But it doesn't stop there. We also connect

families into a wider network of support, helping them to build and extend their own 'village'. And we raise our voices for change, sharing the stark realities of too many children's lives in London. Thanks to the generous donations of loved items, precious time and money, since we launched in 2016, Little Village has supported more than 36,000 children. In 2025, Little Village supported children 11,808 times (up from 9,269 in 2024) and reached families in every London borough.

The role

Our current Chair is due to step down in early 2027 and we're now seeking a successor to support us in driving forward our ambitious future plans.

The Chair of Trustees leads the Board in stewarding Little Village's vision. They provide strategic direction, uphold governance and legal compliance, support the CEO, and act as an ambassador for Little Village.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Lead the organisation, in partnership with the CEO, in support of Little Village's charitable objectives, mission, vision and values
• Build and lead a diverse and inclusive Board team to ensure Little Village delivers on its objectives and strategy
• Chair effective and inclusive board meetings and maintain oversight of Board sub-committees
• Ensure sound financial oversight including review and approval of the annual budget
• Act as an ambassador for Little Village

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience chairing boards, committees or senior leadership meetings.
• Have strong understanding of governance (best practice)
• Have experience of charity fundraising and income generation
• Can commit the time and expertise to play a key role on our Board.
• Share our passion for tackling child poverty and supporting families.

Next steps

If joining the Little Village family sounds appealing, we'd love to hear from you. You can find more details in our recruitment pack available on our website, including how to arrange an informal chat before applying.

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Applications: Click here to start your application