Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in the North of England?

The Comfrey Project CIO is looking for a visionary person, committed to realising our mission and values, to be the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

If you are passionate about social justice and making a real difference to the systems that seek to release people from food insecurity this role maybe for you. You will lead on the implementation of the Gateshead Food Justice Network and help turn it into something that actually shifts how people experience food support locally.
You will bring people together, keep things moving, and make sure it leads to action, not just conversation.

Her Circle is looking for a compassionate and organised woman to join our Her Support team, helping to plan and deliver supportive group sessions for women experiencing complex motherhood. This role is ideal for someone with lived experience of complex motherhood. A woman who is passionate about women’s recovery, empowerment, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for connection and growth.

ISVA Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced ISVA to join our specialist service supporting survivors of sexual violence across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

Connected Voice is looking for a Partnership Officer who shares our commitment to equality and social justice.

Passionate about Ouseburn's green spaces and the care that goes into managing them? We're on the look out for someone to join our staff team as Project Officer (Environment), who can help enhance the safety, appeal and accessibility of Ouseburn's green spaces, growing engagement for the area and managing volunteer activity relating to Ouseburn's natural environment.

Full job description & how to apply can be found at ouseburntrust.org.uk/jobs or in the attachments below.

Chopwell Regeneration Group is looking for an ambitious, values-driven and highly capable Senior Programmes Manager to help lead the next stage of our growth.

Trusteeships at Stanley Arts

Big Local Gateshead has been operating in Teams and Bensham since 2014, originally with funding from The National Lottery, supported by Local Trust. We registered as a charity in 2022 in preparation for that funding coming to an end which happened in October 2025. At that time, we were offered the opportunity of an asset transfer by Gateshead Council for the premises we now occupy on Rose Street – ‘Tyne View Health Hub’

Position: Chair of the Trustees (from Sept 2026)
Term: Three year term, renewable twice with the agreement of the Board.
Time Commitment: Approx 18 days per year (4 Board meetings plus ad hoc
engagement)

Position: Treasurer (from June 2026)
Term: Three year term, renewable twice with the agreement of the Board.
Time Commitment: Approx 12 days per year (4 Board meetings plus ad hoc
engagement)

If you are someone who can spot opportunity early, build strong relationships, and turn real-life impact into funding that delivers, this could be the role for you.

You will lead our trusts and foundations income, building a strong pipeline and securing the funding needed to sustain and grow our work across the North East.