Chair of the Board of Trustees

At Women for Refugee Women (WRW), we support refugee and asylum-seeking women who have fled persecution to rebuild their lives on their own terms. We have an overarching vision that women who come to the UK in search of safety experience a fair and compassionate asylum system and are supported to feel free, welcome and able to rebuild their lives. We currently work in three main areas: Power: To support women who have sought asylum to reclaim their power through opportunities to develop new and existing skills, access information and advice, and build confidence and connections. Influence: To amplify the voices of women who have sought asylum to wide audiences through research, events, creative projects, the arts, social media, print and digital media and other means of communication. Change: To support women who have sought asylum to influence public perceptions of refugees, and to challenge and change the UK''s asylum system so that it is fair and supportive. Role Description Time commitment 2-hour quarterly Board meetings - plus pre-reading of Board papers. Full day annual strategy planning meeting. 1.5-hour quarterly Finance and HR Committee meetings - plus pre-reading of papers Ad hoc events (including launches, networking events). Quarterly supervision with the Co-Directors. Term An initial term of 3 years, renewable once up to a maximum of 6 years. Salary Trustee roles are voluntary. They are unpaid, though expenses incurred in the ..... full job details .....