Make Some Noise is a creative wellbeing charity supporting children and young people across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and the West Midlands. We use creativity, connection and storytelling to improve confidence, mental health, and life chances.
As we grow, we are seeking 3 new Trustees who can help us shape the next stage of our journey.
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Whether you are an experienced professional, an emerging leader, or someone with lived experience of the communities we support — your insight matters.
Why Become a Trustee With Us?
Our board is small, warm, and values driven. We make decisions that genuinely shape how we support children and young people.
You will help us:
• Strengthen our commitment to creative wellbeing
• Ensure our work reflects real community need
• Grow a charity that is inclusive, pioneering, empowering and fun
We especially welcome candidates with lived experience of:
• SEND or disability support
• Early years development
• Mental health, trauma informed practice, or CAMHS
• Being a past participant or beneficiary of creative wellbeing programmes
We also welcome those who identify as under represented in charity governance, including people under 30, in line with national efforts to strengthen trustee diversity.
Who We’re Looking For
You might connect with one or more of these areas:
Skills & Experience
• Marketing, brand, public relations, or digital communications
• Business Development, especially NHS or local authority tenders and commissioning
• Beneficiary Voice (special schools, CAMHS, care experienced young people)
• Community, NHS, education or creative sector networks
Lived Experience
Your personal insight may be even more important than your CV.
We welcome applicants who have:
• Experience of mental health challenges, neurodiversity or disability
• Been part of creative, youth or wellbeing programmes
• Navigated public services such as CAMHS, SEND pathways or social care
• A background in special education environments
Personal Attributes
You will enjoy this role if you are someone who:
• Is curious, thoughtful and values driven
• Enjoys collaborating with a small, passionate team
• Appreciates creativity and community storytelling
• Wants to help a charity grow sustainably and equitably
What the Role Involves
Trustees attend:
• 4 board meetings per year (early evenings, remote meeting options available)
• Strategic Focus Groups (monthly or bi-monthly, short 30mins to 1 hour)
• Occasional Task and Finish groups, Occasional support at annual events, drinks and lunches with the team
You will help us:
• Set strategic direction
• Monitor financial health
• Champion safeguarding and inclusion
• Support our growth and community impact
No previous board experience is required.
We recruit for potential — training, mentoring and a full induction will be provided.
We also cover all out of pocket expenses, removing financial barriers to participation (a recommended practice for inclusive trustee recruitment).
You must be 18+ to apply.
Location
Most meetings are held in the Make Some Noise HQ in Central Stafford, Staffordshire, with hybrid attendance available. Many trustees join remotely.
Our Values
Fun | Empowering | Pioneering | Inclusive
If these resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send either:
• A short written expression of interest
• Your CV
to: Tim@make-some-noise.com
You can also arrange an informal chat with our CEO or Chair — sometimes the best starting point is a conversation – call 01785 289 454 and our colleague Helen will arrange this.
