Rosa Trustee Application Pack: How to Apply for Trustee Roles at the UK Fund for Women and Girls (2026)

Are you passionate about women’s rights, equality and social justice in the UK? Do you want to influence strategic decisions, governance, and funding that support women-led organisations across the country? Rosa UK Fund for Women and Girls is recruiting new Trustees – and this is your definitive guide to applying!

Why Become a Trustee at Rosa?

Becoming a Trustee at Rosa puts you at the heart of an organisation dedicated to building a thriving, resilient women and girls sector – especially organisations that are often underfunded and overlooked.

As a Trustee you will:

• Help set strategic direction and purpose for the charity.

• Ensure legal, financial and governance compliance.

• Support senior staff and connect Rosa to broader networks.

• Champion causes that improve women’s lives across the UK.

This isn’t just governance – it’s impactful leadership in the women’s sector.

Who Can Apply – Qualifications & Eligibility

While Trustees are volunteers, Rosa is looking for candidates who:

• Share a commitment to women and girls’ equality.

• Can bring skills in grant-making, fundraising, communications, financial governance or strategy.

• May have private sector experience or governance knowledge.

• Can contribute to an inclusive and diverse board – especially people from underrepresented backgrounds.

No previous Trustee experience is required – Rosa welcomes new leaders who are committed and strategic.

Trustee Responsibilities – What You’ll Do

Trustees help ensure Rosa is well-run and impactful. Typical responsibilities include:

1. Strategic & Governance Leadership

• Provide oversight of organisational strategy and performance.

• Ensure compliance with charity law and regulatory standards.

• Review and refine policies that protect beneficiaries and staff.

2. Operational Support

• Participate in quarterly board meetings and sub-committee work.

• Act as ambassadors for Rosa in your professional and community networks.

• Offer guidance on fundraising, communications, financial oversight or programme evaluation.

3. Governance Culture

• Uphold values of integrity, independence and accountability.

• Support a transparent and inclusive board culture.

Benefits of Serving as a Rosa Trustee

Being a Trustee is voluntary and unpaid, but comes with rich non-financial benefits:

1. Professional Growth

• Deep governance and leadership experience

• Exposure to high-level strategy and nonprofit funding dynamics

2. Network Expansion

• Connections in the women’s sector, philanthropy, public policy and civil society

• Opportunity to work with senior leaders and influencers

3. Personal Impact

• Contribution to systemic change for women and girls across the UK

• Meaningful role in shaping funding, policy and access to services

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

1.Download & Review the Trustee Info Pack

Visit Rosa’s website trustee page for a full application pack, role description and governance documents:
Click here

2. Prepare Your Application

Applications typically require:

• A CV or résumé highlighting relevant experience

• A cover letter explaining:

  • Why you want to be a Rosa Trustee

  • What skills you bring to the board

• Answers to any specific questions in the application form

3. Submit Before Deadline

 Complete the online application form via Rosa’s website before 2nd April 2026.

Key Deadlines (2026 Trustee Recruitment Timeline)

The recruitment timetable from Rosa’s Trustee recruitment listing includes: