Trustee Volunteer Opportunity
Could you make a life changing difference to people with Autistic conditions?
Lifeworks North Staffs are looking for passionate trustees 18+ to help our charity reach its potential. Lifeworks has been supporting Autistic people 14+ since 2006 growing to include over 900 clients and 330 carers.
We are particularly looking for trustees with experience in Human Resources, Law and Business/finance (who can help us maximise our funding streams).
The role involves attending approximately 6, 2 hour meetings a year at our offices in Newcastle-Under-Lyme and about 1-2 hours a month volunteering/consultation depending on your skillset. Working with our trustees to help achieve the charities objectives.
The trustee role involves making sure that Lifeworks:
Achieves its charitable objectives
Complies with its governing documents and charity law
Helping develop the strategic direction of the charity
Developing and installing financial strategies and funding streams to help the charity carry out its objectives and secure the long-term funding of the organisation
Developing and updating policies adhering to statutory law
Makes use of your skillset to the benefit of the charity.
If you are interested in applying please contact Dom:
Contact email: domfletcher@lifeworksnorthstaffs.org.uk
Contact phone: 01782 615222
Impact
There is currently no care pathway for Autistic people in North Staffs. Lifeworks receive referrals from the
local NHS mental health hospital/services, social services and other organisations unable/unwilling to work
with our clients. This included 120 new referrals in 2024 and 202 in 2025.
What our volunteers say about us.
“As a carer of an adult on the autistic spectrum with mental health problems I find volunteering has helped
my confidence and wellbeing. In helping others, it gives me a good feeling, as I understand what they are
going through. I find volunteering has helped my confidence and wellbeing. Lifeworks is like a big family
and being able to give support to other carers is very rewarding.”
“It is helping me to increase my self-esteem, some of which I have lost from not being in employment for
some years, is giving me some confidence, by showing me that, yes, I still do have skills, which are useful.
It is giving me work experience. It feels good to ‘be there’ for my befriended friend, to be reliable, and to
have their companionship in return.”
“Volunteering for Lifeworks has helped me to gain experience by helping people on the Autistic Spectrum
and given me a feeling of self-worth.”