Chair of Trustees

Join US Active as Chair of Trustees!

Are you passionate about supporting young people and improving mental health through physical activity? US Active, a charity dedicated to improving the well-being of children and young adults in the Tyne and Wear region, is seeking a dynamic individual to become its next Chair of Trustees. This voluntary leadership role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

About US Active
Founded in 2016, US Active is committed to using physical exercise as a tool for better mental health, helping young people (ages 12-25) facing mental health challenges engage in physical activities that boost their confidence, mental resilience, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and governance to ensure US Active achieves its mission.

Chair Board meetings effectively and work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to set agendas and drive decisions.

Support fundraising efforts, review financial reports, and ensure accountability.

Act as an ambassador for US Active, representing the charity in public and at key stakeholder meetings.

Lead and develop the Board of Trustees to maximise their collective impact.


Why Apply?

Make a Difference: Shape the future of a charity that has already supported over 700 young people.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to lead an impactful organization and work alongside passionate people.

Be Part of Something Special: US Active is on an exciting growth journey, and your leadership could take us to new heights.

To apply, submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role to [email protected] by September 30th, 2025.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Suzanne on [email protected] or Mary Jane on [email protected]

For the Role Description / Person Specification go to: www.usactive.org.uk/chair

What skills do I need?

Who We Are Looking For:

Passion & Commitment: A strong, visible dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable young people.

Leadership & Governance Experience: Proven track record in leadership roles, especially in charity governance or Board-level experience.

Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and inspire diverse groups of people.

Strategic Vision: Ability to set clear goals, assess risks, and ensure the charity’s financial health.

About US Active

Our mission is to engage young people in a sport or fitness activity of their choice in order for them to experience the mental health benefits of physical activity and exercise. The programmes we arrange for individual young people are personalised and based on their needs and interests so each ‘US Journey’ will be different. We encourage each young person to identify their own choice of sport or activity because we believe this will make it easier for exercise to become an enduring part of their life. Each young person will join US at a different stage in their wellbeing and fitness journey, and so this is our starting point. Together we create a plan that provides the right support and removes the barriers to getting and staying active: support from family and friends, our dedicated team and coaches, local venues and sessions. With ongoing support and regular reviews with one of our team, each US journey will change as our participants become increasingly independent and confident being active.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

Time Commitment: Approx. 2 days per month, including attending board meetings, strategic sessions, and representing the charity at key events.