Become a trustee for The Fostering Network

We are looking for three new Board members to join our committed Board of Trustees at an exciting time following the launch of our new strategy and election of a new Chair of Trustees in 2025.

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation. We were founded 50 years ago by foster carers, for foster carers, and our access to governments and policy makers in all four nations of the United Kingdom gives us an unrivalled ability to lead the change necessary to make foster care the best it can be.

We believe that relationships are the golden thread running through every fostering story and are dedicated to supporting, enriching, empowering and, where necessary, restoring the vital bonds between those who work together to offer love, warmth, stability and hope to children and young people.

Our vision is for a vibrant fostering community across the UK to work together so every child and young person has the chance to flourish.

We are also particularly interested in candidates who possess skills and experience in finance (particularly qualified accountants) and commercial business development.

These are volunteer roles appointed for 3 years and renewable for an additional 2 terms. While the roles are unpaid, travel expenses will be reimbursed. Board meetings are held four times per year in person with additional committee meetings held four times per year online. It is expected that all trustees will attend at least one Board meeting in person per year, with greater in-person attendance desired.

Vetting will be carried out for all successful candidates including relevant disclosure checks and references.