Trustees are an elected group of volunteers who hold the financial and legal responsibility for everything the organisation does. They bring a wide range of knowledge, expertise and experience to the charity and are responsible for approving its strategic plans, annual budget, annual report and accounts. 

Following a review of the skills of its current board of trustees, the wildlife charity is now looking for new trustees to better reflect society in the region and to improve policy and decision-making throughout the organisation. It would really welcome applications from people with community expertise - whether they are community leaders or workers, active at the heart of their own community, community motivators who can inspire others to take an interest in their community or great organisers of community events no matter how small.

Applicants can be any age from 18 upwards, hail from any background or culture, working, retired, unemployed, students, stay at home parents or from urban or rural communities. All that is needed is an interest in social and environmental justice and a desire to help communities look after their green spaces for future generations to enjoy.

Throughout the course of a calendar year, trustees generally attend four board meetings, two half day ‘away-days’ and one AGM.

The wildlife charity, together with the other 45 Wildlife Trusts, is working tirelessly to reverse the decline of nature and halt climate change which affects everybody - most recently evidenced by this summer’s heatwaves and droughts.

Sheila Sharp, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Director of Engagement and Fundraising says: “During the pandemic, more people than ever turned to their local green spaces for support and communities pulled together.  What we want to do now is keep this enthusiasm going within communities across our region.

“We recognise that connecting people with nature is essential for health and wellbeing and for stimulating pro-nature behaviours.  We would like to broaden our views to include people from different backgrounds, different cultures and urban centres to complement the team.

“There’s never been a more critical time for the natural world, so please do get in touch and let’s turn conversation into action!”

Anybody over the age of 18 can apply.  Visit www.nwt.org.uk/what-we-do/about/staff-and-trustees and watch a video to find out more about what’s involved.

The closing date is Thursday 15 September 2022.