The Royal Air Force Central Fund is seeking an Independent Trustee for its Board.
The Fund is a 100-year-old grant-giving charity supporting 30,000 serving RAF personnel and more than 40 stations. It is the primary funder of 55 RAF sports associations and of sports kit and equipment from grassroots to Olympic level.
The Trustee will help oversee strategic direction and growth, ensure compliance with the Articles of Association and relevant legislation, contribute to Board decision-making, support effective administration and help secure the Fund's financial stability through commercial income. Trustees are expected to join a sub-committee working group.
The Fund welcomes experience in finance, accounting or investment; legal or regulatory compliance; governance and risk; HR and organisational development; charity leadership; digital, technology or cyber; commercial or fundraising; sport, health or wellbeing; or military/public sector leadership.
Board members may serve up to three three-year terms. Time commitment is up to one day per month after induction, including up to three Board meetings a year. This is a voluntary role with expenses paid.
How to apply: send a CV and letter of application, or arrange an informal chat with the Chair or CEO, via RPerriam@rafcf.org.uk by midnight on Monday 30 November 2026.
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The Fund is a 100-year-old grant-giving charity supporting 30,000 serving RAF personnel and more than 40 stations. It is the primary funder of 55 RAF sports associations and of sports kit and equipment from grassroots to Olympic level.
The Trustee will help oversee strategic direction and growth, ensure compliance with the Articles of Association and relevant legislation, contribute to Board decision-making, support effective administration and help secure the Fund's financial stability through commercial income. Trustees are expected to join a sub-committee working group.
The Fund welcomes experience in finance, accounting or investment; legal or regulatory compliance; governance and risk; HR and organisational development; charity leadership; digital, technology or cyber; commercial or fundraising; sport, health or wellbeing; or military/public sector leadership.
Board members may serve up to three three-year terms. Time commitment is up to one day per month after induction, including up to three Board meetings a year. This is a voluntary role with expenses paid.
How to apply: send a CV and letter of application, or arrange an informal chat with the Chair or CEO, via RPerriam@rafcf.org.uk by midnight on Monday 30 November 2026.