Trustees | Wiltshire | voluntary positions

Our Free Minds is a consent-based, self-directed learning community for home-educated children. We offer calm, relational spaces where children are trusted to follow their own interests, learning, play, and projects. We are a registered charity under the Charity Commission.

We are currently inviting applications for Trustees.

We are looking for applicants for the role of Secretary to the Board of Trustees and the role of Trustee. We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to Our Free Minds, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board of Trustees. 

• Ensure that Our Free Minds pursues its stated charitable objects as defined in the Constitution.  
• Support and provide advice on Our Free Minds’ purpose, vision, goals and activities.   
• Ensure financial stability of the organisation.
• Ensure that the organisation complies with relevant legislation or regulations. 
• Ensure that Our Free Minds has a governance structure that is appropriate to its size, complexity, and stage of development. 
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Uphold the good name and values of Our Free Minds. 

• A commitment to the organisation: it is vital that our trustees have a strong enthusiasm for Our Free Minds’ vision and mission.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time, thought and energy to the charity. 
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. 
• An ability to challenge the current thinking, the method of governance and the management of Our Free Minds in a constructive manner. 
• Strategic vision and good judgement. 

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a one-year term, renewable for eight further terms to a maximum of nine years.
• This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

• Attending four Board meetings per year. Meetings are generally held online.
• Carrying out research, training and actions according to the needs of the organisation.
• Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and support to the executive team.

 We welcome applications from people whose lived experiences, perspectives, or identities are underrepresented in educational and community spaces.

Our Free Minds values curiosity, consent, trust, and care — for children and for adults alike.

To express interest or request more information, please contact us at: