Become a CHIPS Trustee

Trustees are the lifeblood of CHIPS, bringing fresh perspectives, expertise and energy to help us grow and make a lasting difference. Could you bring your skills, experience and passion to help shape the future of Christian peacemaking?

What does being a CHIPS trustee involve?

Find out more about our Vision and Mission
Find out more about our Strategy and Impact

As a trustee, you'll be part of a collaborative Board responsible for the strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of CHIPS.

Working alongside fellow trustees and the Director, you'll help ensure that CHIPS remains true to its vision and values, makes the best use of its resources and continues to have a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

The responsibilities of all trustees include:

  • Strategic leadership: Helping shape and agree CHIPS' long-term strategy and ensuring the organisation delivers on its charitable objectives.

  • Good governance: Ensuring CHIPS meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities and has appropriate policies and procedures in place.

  • Financial oversight: Helping safeguard the charity's financial stability and ensuring resources are used responsibly.

  • Supporting leadership: Providing advice, guidance and appropriate oversight to the Director and wider team.

  • Impact and accountability: Helping set organisational goals and evaluate progress against them.

  • Being an ambassador: Championing CHIPS' work, values and vision and helping build relationships that support our mission.

We want a Board that brings together different perspectives and areas of expertise. You don't need to have been a trustee before, but you should be willing to learn, ask questions, contribute constructively and take your responsibilities seriously.

The people we're looking for

We're particularly interested in recruiting people with the following skills and experience:

Treasurer

Finance Trustee

We're looking for someone with a strong financial background to provide oversight of CHIPS' finances and help secure the organisation's long-term sustainability.

You would:

  • Oversee budgets, financial reporting and the charity's overall financial health.

  • Advise the Director on financial systems, processes and improvements.

  • Help identify financial risks and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

  • Support the Board in making informed financial and strategic decisions.

Expert in Practice

Christian Peacemaking Trustee

We're looking for someone with experience in Christian peacebuilding, reconciliation or conflict transformation to help strengthen CHIPS' approach and bring fresh insight to our work.

You would:

  • Bring expertise and insight to the development of CHIPS' peacebuilding work.

  • Help the Board reflect on how our Christian faith and values shape our practice.

  • Share knowledge of good practice and emerging approaches in the peacebuilding sector.

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen our impact and influence.

Trustee

Wider Skills and Experience

We're keen to hear from people with skills and experience that could help CHIPS grow, develop and strengthen its work.

Areas of particular interest include:

  • HR and People Management

  • International Development

  • Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

  • Fundraising and Business Development

  • Organisational Development

This list isn't exhaustive. If you have skills or experience that you think could benefit CHIPS, we'd love to hear from you.

More Information about Becoming a Trustee

  • Above all, we're looking for people who:

    • Are committed Christians with a willingness to contribute to the spiritual life and development of CHIPS.

    • Share our passion for peace, reconciliation and the transformation of communities affected by conflict.

    • Are committed to CHIPS' vision, mission and Statement of Faith.

    • Have good independent judgement and are confident contributing their views.

    • Can think strategically and creatively.

    • Are willing to ask questions, challenge constructively and make collective decisions.

    • Can work collaboratively as part of a team.

    • Understand, or are willing to learn about, the legal responsibilities of being a charity trustee.

    • Are committed to the Nolan Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

    We welcome people from a range of professional, personal and cultural backgrounds. We believe that a diverse Board, bringing different experiences and perspectives, will help CHIPS make better decisions.

  • We recognise that being a trustee is a voluntary commitment that needs to fit alongside other responsibilities.

    Our Board meets quarterly:

    • Three meetings each year are held online, normally on a weekday evening, and last approximately two hours.

    • One in-person Trustee Away Day is held each year, normally in London in January.

    In addition to attending Board meetings, we ask trustees to contribute a minimum of two additional days of support each year. This can be arranged flexibly around your availability and the needs of the organisation.

    If you have additional time or expertise to offer, we'd warmly welcome that too.

    Trustees are unpaid volunteers, but reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out trustee responsibilities can be reimbursed in line with our budgeted guidelines.

    Trustees are expected to serve for at least 1 term of 2 years.

  • Being a CHIPS trustee is an opportunity to make a real difference while developing your own skills and experience. Alongside the satisfaction of knowing you're contributing to lasting peace and positive change, you'll have the opportunity to:

    • Make a difference: Take pride in knowing your time and expertise are helping communities build a more peaceful future.

    • Learn and develop: Access relevant training and develop your understanding of charity governance, leadership and peacebuilding.

    • Gain experience: Build valuable board-level experience, develop strategic skills and broaden your professional perspective.

    • Be part of something meaningful: Work alongside passionate people who share a commitment to Christian faith, peace and reconciliation.

    Being a trustee is as much an opportunity to grow as it is to give something back.

Interested in joining us?

You don't need to tick every box to be a great trustee. What matters most is that you share our passion for CHIPS' vision, have something valuable to contribute and are willing to play an active part in shaping our future.

If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to have an informal conversation.

Contact Alex Cameron (Director) for an informal chat