Trustee
Company Description
The Oldfield Initiative is a UK-based charity dedicated to creating a safer digital environment for children by promoting "Digital Hygiene" practices rooted in evidence-based frameworks and traditional Christian family values. Our mission is to establish a national standard for protective parenting in the Digital Age, empowering families to reclaim the home as a sanctuary. Guided by our pillars of scientific integrity, traditional wisdom, and institutional shielding, we support parents in becoming guardians of their children’s digital experiences. By fostering healthy boundaries and restoring sacred spaces like the family dinner table and bedrooms, we strive to mitigate the risks of the digital age. Visit us at oldfieldinitiative.org.uk to learn more about our work.
Role Description
This full-time Trustee role is critical in supporting the mission and strategic goals of The Oldfield Initiative. The Trustee will oversee governance, provide strategic direction, and ensure the organization continues to deliver its charitable aims effectively. Key responsibilities include participating in strategic planning, working collaboratively with the board and team members, analyzing organizational performance, and ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards. The role is remote, offering flexibility to contribute time and expertise from any location while supporting the charity’s vision and goals.
Qualifications
The Oldfield Initiative is a UK-based charity dedicated to creating a safer digital environment for children by promoting "Digital Hygiene" practices rooted in evidence-based frameworks and traditional Christian family values. Our mission is to establish a national standard for protective parenting in the Digital Age, empowering families to reclaim the home as a sanctuary. Guided by our pillars of scientific integrity, traditional wisdom, and institutional shielding, we support parents in becoming guardians of their children’s digital experiences. By fostering healthy boundaries and restoring sacred spaces like the family dinner table and bedrooms, we strive to mitigate the risks of the digital age. Visit us at oldfieldinitiative.org.uk to learn more about our work.
Role Description
This full-time Trustee role is critical in supporting the mission and strategic goals of The Oldfield Initiative. The Trustee will oversee governance, provide strategic direction, and ensure the organization continues to deliver its charitable aims effectively. Key responsibilities include participating in strategic planning, working collaboratively with the board and team members, analyzing organizational performance, and ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards. The role is remote, offering flexibility to contribute time and expertise from any location while supporting the charity’s vision and goals.
Qualifications
- Strategic leadership skills, with experience guiding organizational planning and decision-making
- Strong governance knowledge and the ability to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support team engagement and stakeholder partnerships
- Sound judgment and analytical skills to assess organizational performance and provide clear guidance
- Passion for the mission of creating meaningful change in the landscape of digital safety for children
- Understanding or experience in non-profit management, fundraising, or working within a governance framework is advantageous
- A commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equality in decision-making and organizational practice
- Knowledge or experience in child development, digital safety, or family-focused initiatives is a plus