Job Title: Trustee – Corporate Engagement

Charity: Best Mates – WeGotYa

Location: Remote Working

Time Commitment: Approx. 4 board meetings per year, plus networking and advocacy work

Term: 2 years

About Best Mates – WeGotYa

Best Mates – WeGotYa is a community-driven charity dedicated to supporting people facing tough life challenges, including mental health struggles, family breakdown, and isolation. Our mission is to be a helping hand in any crisis.

We’re growing fast and looking for an engaged, connected, and committed Trustee to help us take our impact to the next level.

Role Purpose

We’re seeking a Trustee with strong corporate relationships who will be directly accountable for making high-value introductions to businesses and potential partners. You’ll help us unlock funding, build partnerships, and raise awareness within the business world — supporting our mission with your influence and networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Introductions: Actively use your professional network to introduce Best Mates – WeGotYa to corporate decision-makers (CSR leads, HR teams, business owners, etc.).
• Fundraising Support: Collaborate with the team to help turn introductions into sponsorships, donations, or pro bono support.
• Strategic Input: Advise the board on trends in corporate social responsibility and partnership opportunities.
• Advocacy: Be a visible and vocal ambassador for Best Mates – WeGotYa in your sector and beyond.
• Governance: Fulfil all statutory duties of a charity trustee and contribute to effective governance.

What Success Looks Like

You will be accountable for:

• Delivering a target number of qualified corporate introductions per year (agreed with the Founders).
• Supporting relationship-building post-introduction where appropriate.
• Reporting quarterly to the board on corporate outreach and progress.

Who You Are

• A well-connected professional with a strong network in business or corporate sectors.
• Experienced in fundraising, sponsorships, or business development (desirable).
• Passionate about making a difference for young people.
• Proactive, reliable, and results-driven.
• Comfortable being held accountable and delivering on commitments.
• Prior trustee experience is welcome, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something powerful and purpose-driven.
• Use your network to create real social impact.
• Join a passionate, informal, and supportive board culture.
• Help shape the future of a growing youth charity with heart.

Interested?

If you think you’ve got the network, commitment, and heart to support Best Mates – WeGotYa, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by email to carl.mcculloch@bestmates.org