Help shape the future of a youth-led mental health charity.
Spark UK is looking for new trustees to strengthen our board and support our next stage of growth. We are particularly interested in people with expertise in charity governance or digital safety.
About Spark UK
Spark UK was founded in 2020 by a group of teenagers who wanted to improve mental health education. Our mission is to spark conversations around mental health.
We create accessible resources, campaigns and opportunities that help children and young people understand their mental health, develop skills to support their wellbeing and know when and where to seek support.
Our work includes resources for schools, wellbeing programmes for primary-aged children and the development of Spark Youth, an online platform for young people aged 16–25. Youth leadership shapes our work, from developing ideas to informing our future direction.
What will you be doing?
As a trustee, you will work alongside our existing board and CEO to guide Spark UK’s strategy, oversee our work and support the charity’s long-term sustainability.
Your responsibilities will include:
Contributing to our strategy and helping us review progress and impact.
Providing constructive challenge and support to the CEO.
Reviewing our finances, organisational risks and key decisions.
Helping ensure our policies and practices support safe, effective delivery.
Championing meaningful youth participation in our decisions.
Bringing your experience and judgement to board discussions.
We are particularly interested in people who can contribute expertise in either of the following areas:
Charity governance specialist
You would help us strengthen board effectiveness, develop clear decision-making processes and support good governance as the charity grows. Relevant experience might include charity leadership, trustee responsibilities, policy development, organisational risk or governance advice.
Digital safety specialist
You would help us oversee the safety of our digital services, particularly Spark Youth. Relevant experience might include online safeguarding, trust and safety, community moderation, privacy, cybersecurity or designing safer digital products for young people.
We ideally would like someone with expertise in either area. These are trustee roles providing strategic oversight, with opportunities to offer specialist advice where appropriate.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who:
Believe in our mission and share our values and respect youth leadership.
Bring relevant expertise in charity governance or digital safety.
Can consider different perspectives and exercise sound judgement.
Feel comfortable asking questions and offering constructive challenge.
Work collaboratively and communicate clearly.
Can commit time to preparing for and attending meetings.
Previous trustee experience is welcome but is not essential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including young adults and people with lived experience of mental health challenges.
What difference will you make?
You will support a growing youth-led charity turn its ambitions into lasting impact. Your contribution will strengthen how we make decisions, manage risks and develop services, helping more children and young people access mental health education and opportunities to have their voices heard.
Practical details
Location: UK-Based, Remote
Time commitment: 2 Hours a month (one 90min meeting every quarter)
Term of appointment: 24 months
Remuneration: Voluntary, unpaid
How to apply
Please send a short expression of interest outlining why you would like to join Spark UK and the experience you would bring, alongside your CV or a summary of your relevant experience, to conor@sparkuk.co.uk.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role or need an adjustment to the application process, please contact conor@sparkuk.co.uk.
Application deadline: 30/11/26