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THE PANATHLON FOUNDATION LIMITED
Organisation
THE PANATHLON FOUNDATION LIMITED
Salary
Voluntary
Location
We currently have meetings near Liverpool St (but mostly online)
Contract type
Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date
19 July 2026
Job Description
Trustee Opportunities – Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Sport
Panathlon Foundation Trustee Recruitment 2026
Can you help transform the lives of young disabled people through sport?
For 30 years, Panathlon has provided sporting opportunities for young people with disabilities and special educational needs across the UK.
Last year alone, more than 74,000 young people took part in Panathlon activities through over 1,000 events, helping improve confidence, wellbeing, aspiration and inclusion.
As Panathlon enters an exciting new phase of growth, we are seeking up to four new trustees to strengthen our Board and help shape the charity’s future.
About Panathlon
Panathlon gives thousands of young people with disabilities and SEND the chance to enjoy the thrill of competition, teamwork and achievement.
We work with schools across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide inclusive sporting pathways that build confidence, resilience and opportunity.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to participate, compete and succeed.
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We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in:
💙 Fundraising & Income Generation
Can you help us grow sustainable income and strengthen relationships with funders, donors and partners?
We would welcome experience in:
• Corporate partnerships
• Philanthropy
• Trusts and foundations
• Strategic fundraising
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⚖️ Legal & Governance
Can you help us remain strong, compliant and effective as we grow?
We are looking for people with expertise in:
• Charity law
• Governance
• Risk and compliance
• Board effectiveness
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🤝 Commercial Partnerships
Can you help open doors and build strategic partnerships?
We would welcome experience in:
• Sponsorship
• Business development
• Corporate leadership
• Strategic growth
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💻 Digital, Data & Cyber
Can you help strengthen our digital resilience?
Experience in:
• Cyber security
• Data governance / GDPR
• Digital systems
• Technology strategy
would be particularly valuable.
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Who we are looking for
You do not need previous trustee experience.
We are looking for people who:
✔ Believe in inclusion and opportunity for young disabled people
✔ Can think strategically and constructively challenge
✔ Bring specialist skills, networks or lived experience
✔ Are collaborative and committed to making a difference
We are particularly keen to improve the diversity and representation of our Board and warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability, underrepresented communities and those new to trustee roles.
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Time commitment
• Approximately 4–6 board meetings per year
• Occasional committee/task group involvement
• Flexible additional support where appropriate
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Why join us?
This is a chance to help shape a charity making a real difference to tens of thousands of young people every year.
You will join a committed and passionate Board helping Panathlon grow its reach, strengthen sustainability and expand opportunities for young people who are too often excluded from sport.
Together, we can ensure more young people have the opportunity to participate, compete and thrive.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
Please send a short expression of interest and/or CV to: jason@pananthlon.com
How to apply
Please send a short expression of interest and/or CV to: jason@pananthlon.com
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