We are looking for passionate and dedicated people to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of DorPIP and make a lasting impact on the families we serve.

  • The role typically requires a commitment of approximately 6-10 hours per month, which includes attending quarterly meetings and preparing for meetings by reviewing relevant documents. Additional time may occasionally be required for strategic discussions, events, or training sessions.

  • This role is fixed term for a year initially with the opportunity to extend. This is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, reasonable expenses incurred in the course of your duties, such as travel, can be reimbursed.

  • Please complete our Application Form

If you have experience of leadership, finance, HR, campaigning, professional expertise in perinatal mental health or lived experience we would encourage you to apply!

We are welcoming applications from the wider community, including those for whom English an additional language.

Jacki our chair of trustees wants to let you know, “As a trustee, you can take some of the burden off the CEO’s shoulders by attending events, ensuring DorPIP has a presence, meeting and connecting with other charities and advocating for babies so that they get the best start in life. Also being a trustee enables you to do fun events to raise funds or knock crazy ideas off your bucket list!”

Jacki raised a staggering £1,892 by completing a sponsored wing walk.

What experience does a DorPIP Trustee need?

  • Experience of being involved in working as part of a team 

  • Experience in building relationships to achieve objectives  

  • Sound judgement and effective decision-making  

  • Impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidence 

  • Commitment to promoting equality and diversity

  • Strong empathy with our mission to help families flourish

DorPIP Trustee Description

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding DorPIP ensuring we deliver our mission effectively. Alongside the rest of the board, you will..

  • Contribute to the development and oversight of tDorPIP’s strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and objectives.

  • Support DorPIP in complying with its governing document and any other relevant legislation or regulations

  • Help monitor the financial health of DorPIP, ensuring proper use of funds and overseeing risk management.

  • Act as an ambassador for DorPIP, raising awareness of our work and building networks.

  • Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings and participate in events if needed.

  • Provide guidance and support to the management team while holding them accountable for delivering the charity’s outcomes.

Dr Andy Mayers

Andy is a retired psychologist specialising in Infant Mental Health and brings invaluable experience to DorPIP. Take a look at his video to see what he has to say about being a trustee.