About the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is an award-winning charity launched by a team of volunteers in 2017. In December 2021 we opened our first physical space in London’s Bankside.

Our mission is to provide London with a sober, intersectional, intergenerational, community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and supported, can build connections, and flourish. Our vision is for a more connected, belonging and thriving LGBTQ+ community in London.

Our values are:

Respect ⎢ Community ⎢ Intersectionality ⎢ Empowerment ⎢ Solidarity ⎢ Responsibility

As a community space that welcomes around 13,000 visitors each year, hosting over 700 events, fundraising is one of our key priorities to keep our doors open.

As the fundraising landscape becomes increasingly challenging and we strive to diversify our income generation, we are seeking to appoint a new Board member with vast experience in communications and fundraising.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to support our Chief Executive. From trusts and foundations and individual giving, to corporate fundraising and new horizons we might still be unaware of.

Trustee Role Description

All trustees have joint governing responsibilities with other trustees to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

• Being responsible for the performance of the organisation and for its behaviour
• Ensuring that the organisation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Acting as guardians of the organisation’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application
• Ensuring that the organisation’s governance is of the highest possible standard and is striving for best practice in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Communications and Fundraising Specific Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of our communications and fundraising strategies to ensure financial sustainability and mission alignment
• Offer expert guidance to the Board and our Chief Executive
• Strengthen Board-level governance by supporting fellow trustees in maintaining robust oversight of fundraising and communications best practices
• Help build the Board’s collective understanding of its responsibilities across communications and fundraising

The day-to-day communications and fundraising work is carried out by the Chief Executive and members of the operational team.

Time commitment

• 4 Board meetings per year (online and in-person)
• Up to 4 committee meetings per year (online)
• Around 4 hours per month to complete ad hoc tasks or support the team when needed

Trustee Benefits

• Induction and training
• The opportunity to be part of the organisation’s journey at a very exciting moment
• An opportunity to influence and collectively-lead an organisation
• Develop new skills
• Opportunities to network with senior professionals
• The chance to contribute to helping all LGBTQ+ individuals in London to live happier, healthier lives and have a stronger sense of belonging
• The opportunity to work with a team of very passionate, professional, fun and diverse people

Ready to apply?

Please complete this Google Form where you will also be asked to upload your CV.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with no closing deadline. So please share your application as soon as you are ready.

We particularly welcome applications from trans, non-binary and POC candidates.

We are a disability positive employer and we welcome the opportunity to provide reasonable adjustments as defined by the Equality Act 2010 during the interview process and upon appointment.

Please inform us if you feel you meet this criteria. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to drop us an email to [email protected].