The origins of the charity lie in one family’s own devastating experience of a brain tumour diagnosis.
…and read on to discover the benefits of working with Brain Tumour Support.
Position: Trustee
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Quarterly meetings held in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Time commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per month, plus quarterly half-day board meetings and participation in ad-hoc strategy sessions or events
Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the future of Brain Tumour Support, providing strategic leadership, strong governance, and collective accountability to help ensure that no one faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.
We are committed to building a Board that reflects a diverse range of skills, experiences, perspectives, and voices. By bringing together people with different professional backgrounds and lived experiences, we create better conversations, stronger challenges, and more meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families we support.
Our Trustees are not involved in the day-to-day running of the charity. Instead, they provide guidance, support, and constructive challenge to help ensure the organisation remains compassionate, sustainable, ambitious, and impactful.
As we continue to grow and extend our reach, we are looking for Trustees to help fuel and guide our growth. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds, experience and specialisms. In particular, we would welcome applications from those with:
We are always seeking further diversity in our board and welcome applications from all walks of life.
To apply, please read the Trustee Recruitment Pack and Trustee Role Profile and send your CV with a covering letter detailing your interest in the role and what you feel you’re able to bring to the charity to emma@braintumoursupport.co.uk
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact our Chief Executive, Emma McKeown, at emma@braintumoursupport.co.uk or our Chair of Trustees, Ali Woodhead, at alison@clientseye.co.uk
Download Role Profile (PDF) Download Trustee Pack 2026 (PDF)We are always on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team in the future. Please keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities where you can contribute to our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Thank you for your interest in Brain Tumour Support. For general enquiries or to stay updated on future vacancies, please drop us an email or call us on 01454 414 355.
Volunteering with Brain Tumour Support is an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to contribute to our mission while developing your skills and making a real impact.
Whether you can offer a few hours a week or a more significant commitment, your time and effort are invaluable to us. By joining our dedicated team of volunteers, you will help support those affected by brain tumours and be part of a compassionate community working towards a meaningful cause. We welcome your enthusiasm and would love to discuss how you can get involved.
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The origins of the charity lie in one family’s own devastating experience of a brain tumour diagnosis.
Our vision is that no one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis.
Our support professionals provide a community of support for those individuals, their families, friends, work colleagues and carers, living with a brain tumour diagnosis.
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