Trustee roles

Organisation: EDGA
Salary: Voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Location: Home based with occasional travel
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 27 March 2026
Job Description: EDGA (formerly the European Disabled Golf Association) was formed 25 years ago in The Netherlands as a not-for-profit association. As it moves into its next chapter and becomes established as a UK‑registered charity, it is strengthening governance by expanding the Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal moment in EDGA’s development, and it wants to ensure it has the right blend of skills, experience, and lived perspectives to guide the organisation through this transition and into the future.

EDGA is therefore seeking new Trustees who can help build a resilient, ambitious, and inclusive charity - one that can achieve its mission, uphold strong governance, and create meaningful impact for golfers with disabilities.

EDGA is specifically seeking Trustees with expertise in:
· Finance (charity finance, financial strategy, risk, audit)
· Income generation & fundraising (corporate partnerships, philanthropy, trusts & foundations, commercial income)
· UK charity experience (governance, legal, compliance, safeguarding, charity law)

Trustees will play a vital role in ensuring the charity is well governed, financially sustainable, and delivering meaningful impact.

Specialist Roles x3

1. Trustee – Finance
Ideal for: qualified accountants, finance directors, charity finance professionals
Key strengths sought:
· Financial strategy and oversight
· Management accounts, budgeting, reserves
· Risk management and audit
· Understanding of charity SORP (desirable)

2. Trustee – Income Generation & Fundraising
Ideal for: fundraising leaders, commercial partnership specialists, philanthropy professionals
Key strengths sought:
· Fundraising strategy and diversification
· Corporate partnerships and sponsorship
· Trusts & foundations
· Donor stewardship and relationship building

3. Trustee – Charity Governance / Legal
Ideal for: charity governance specialists, lawyers, compliance professionals
Key strengths sought:
· Charity law and regulatory compliance
· Governance frameworks and board development
· Safeguarding and risk
· Policy development

Essential Attributes (all trustees)
· Commitment to disability inclusion and the charity’s mission
· Strategic thinking and sound judgement
· Willingness to contribute actively and collaboratively
· Understanding of collective responsibility and good governance
· Ability to act with integrity, independence, and confidentiality

Behavioural Competencies
· Aligned with the Nolan Principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
· Visionary, dynamic, and resilient with strategic perspective.
· Low ego; relationship builder.
· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
· Commitment to EDGA’s values and long-term mission.
· Willingness to invest time and energy as an ambassador and resource for the organisation.

Core Responsibilities
· Provide strategic leadership and oversight
· Ensure financial stability and effective risk management
· Uphold the charity’s mission, values, and legal obligations
· Support and challenge the new Executive Director & paid workforce
· Approve budgets, plans, and major decisions
· Act as an ambassador for the charity

Time Commitment
· 4–6 Board meetings per year (meetings are currently run online)
· Attendance at relevant subcommittee meetings (run online)
· Attendance at key events where possible
· Approx. 1–2 days per month

Term of Office
· Three-year term, re-appointable up to three times
How to apply: We welcome applications from everyone, including people with lived experience of disability, and from those who are new to trusteeship but bring relevant professional skills. EDGA are being supported through this recruitment by Steven Day, Managing Director, SDY Consultants Ltd. If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a short supporting statement (1–2 pages) outlining: · Why you want to join the Board · What skills and experience you bring · Which specialist area(s) you are applying for. Send your application to: steven.day@sdyconsultants.co.uk If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact: Steven Day from SDY Consultants Ltd via email to arrange. Screening and interviews will take place shortly after the deadline.