Exciting Trustee Opportunity with GCF 2026
Board Recruitment; We are rapidly growing and developing, these are exciting times and we now need to recruit new Trustees to help us on this journey to the next level, by joining our Governing Board.
Gloucestershire Community Foundation (GCF) is the Community Foundation for the County of Gloucestershire. We have been investing in and serving our county’s communities for over 30 years.
To help us continue our amazing work in the community we are looking to recruit new trustees to our wonderful board. The GCF team is supported by a committed board of Trustees, who have developed a culture of “we are here to serve” and passionately committed to supporting GCF and Gloucestershire.
The Foundation inspires a sense of community and place and unites all sectors and residents around our love of Gloucestershire, inspiring giving back, in all its forms, funding, volunteering, skills, education and sector leadership support. We advocate on behalf of the charity sector, that charities are not just a nice to have but the social fabric of our society and vital if Gloucestershire is to thrive.
Our achievements:
- Thanks to our kind and generous donors and funders, from 2020-2025 we have delivered over £3.8 Million, in 1300 grants, supporting more than 300,000 people.
- Provided 33 Gloucestershire charity leaders with one-to-one mentoring and peer to peer support
- Supported 25 young business people in Gloucestershire through the SWEF Enterprise Fund
Our Vision
Gloucestershire is a place where people and communities are empowered to become resilient, for a prosperous and thriving county for all.
Our Mission
Give £1 Million into communities across Gloucestershire, annually for ever.
Strategic Pillar 1
GROW THE GIVING
Become the first choice for philanthropy in Gloucestershire and grow our donor base to support long term, needs – led giving.
Strategic Pillar 2
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & LEADERSHIP
- Become the first choice for philanthropy in Gloucestershire and grow our donor base to support long term, needs – led giving.
- Through dynamic community investments, innovative trust-based partnerships and an unwavering commitment to grassroots change, supporting those who combat poverty both urban and rurally.
Strategic Pillar 3
INCREASE IMPACT AND STORY TELLING ACROSS OUR GIVING
Build partnerships with our applicants and collaborate on lasting and valued impact. Share powerful storytelling, conveying the impact of GCF’s inspirational community projects and the power of placed based giving.
To apply for this post:
In the first instance you would be welcome to contact Talitha Nelson CEO of GCF at ceo@gloucestershirecf.org.uk for an informal conversation with you regarding your application.
Download the application pack which includes the role description and other appropriate information about GCF.
Please do fill out the application & EOM form, (link below) explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of GCF and how your skills and experience are appropriate for the role.
- Application & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
- Trustee Application Pack 2026
- Attach a CV or LinkedIn – social media profile if you have one
Please return your completed forms and CV to Talitha Nelson ceo@gloucestershirecf.org.uk
We will ask for referees for candidates shortlisted for the roles.
The Nominations Committee will consider all applications and then invite shortlisted candidates to a panel interview to meet two Trustees and the CEO.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th July 2026
Thank you so much for your interest.
