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Active Black Country Seeks New Trustees

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09/04/2025


Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

Active Black Country is looking for trustees to help set the direction of our charity, play a key role in decision-making and have an influence on work to unite Black Country partners behind our mission to get people moving more and being physically active.

As a Board member, you will bring energy, passion and creativity to shape the delivery of our vital work in local communities, whilst aiding the charity’s growth and sustainability.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Board. We recently secured significant Sport England investment for work to support our vision of everyone in the Black Country being able to benefit from an active lifestyle.

We are looking for people with senior level expertise in finance, with a recognised accounting qualification and ability to scrutinise and probe financial statements, reports and balance sheet information.

To apply: 

  • Please submit an expression of interest explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing why you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification (no longer than two pages); 
  • The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory. This is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity;
  • Please submit your CV and expression of interest to enquiries@Activeblackcountry.co.uk .
  • Closing Date: 2nd May 2025

Interviews will be held at our offices in Halesowen on 14th May 2025

The post is not remunerated but out of pocket expenses can be paid.

For full details please see our board recruitment pack and role description.

Board Recruitment Pack

Board Trustee role

For further information on Active Black Country please see our website – www.activeblackcountry.co.uk

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Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form


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