Trustee Recruitment 2026
Help Shape Safer, Positive Futures for Young People
Streets of Growth is seeking new trustees to help guide and strengthen the next stage of our growth. Join a progressive Board supporting an award-winning East London charity working with some of the most vulnerable young people aged 15–21.
Why Join the Board of Streets of Growth?
Streets of Growth is a youth-focused charity rooted in the communities of Tower Hamlets. Founded in 2001, we work with young people aged 15–21 who are experiencing, or are at risk of, trauma, exploitation, grooming, abuse, violence and harm outside the home.
We exist to prove that young people are not defined by their circumstances. Through long-term, relationship-based harm reduction and employability pathways, we support young people to move out of harm, build positive mindsets and secure sustainable futures.
We are now at a pivotal stage in our journey. As we continue to refine, strengthen and expand our model toward our 2030 goals, we are looking for trustees who can bring strategic insight, constructive challenge and strong governance to support our senior leadership team and help deepen our impact.
A Message from Our Chair
“Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Streets of Growth. We are seeking new trustees to strengthen and support our senior team, bringing strategic insight, constructive challenge and strong governance as we continue to innovate and deepen our impact. If you share our ambition for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.”
Rakesh Sund, Chair
Streets of Growth is an award-winning, value-led, outcome-driven charity with a passionate, dedicated team working to reduce harm and positively transform the lives of vulnerable and at-risk young people in East London.
In 2023, Streets of Growth became part of the highly selective Impetus portfolio, strengthening its outcomes framework and accelerating its ambition to become a benchmark-beating charity delivering measurable, lasting change.
Our work is rooted in long-term support, trusted relationships and practical pathways that help young people create safer, more stable and more sustainable futures
About Streets of Growth
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Open Trustee Roles
Safeguarding Trustee
Provide strategic safeguarding oversight, champion youth voice, and help ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and best practice.
Company Secretary
Ensure Streets of Growth complies with all legislative and internal governance requirements, inclusive of Board meeting record keeping. Work closely with the Chair to schedule and set the agenda for every Board Meeting.
HR & People Strategy Trustee
Provide oversight of people strategy, HR governance, organisational culture and performance management.
Sector Experience Lead Trustee
Seeking a Trustee with expertise supporting or working with at-risk young people, bringing insight on exploitation, youth violence and contextual safeguarding to guide strategy.
Legal Trustee
Providing specialist legal insight to the Board and SLT of Streets of Growth. This role is strategic and advisory, working closely with the Chair, Treasurer and CEO.
General Trustee
We welcome people with diverse skills and experience, particularly those with strong understanding of Tower Hamlets and East London, motivated to support our mission.
Additional note
We are also interested in hearing from people with experience in marketing, communications, legal, governance, company secretarial work, sector leadership and frontline youth expertise.
What Does It Mean to Be a Trustee?
Trustees play a vital role in supporting and challenging the organisation so it can stay true to its mission, remain financially sustainable and deliver meaningful outcomes for young people.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain the vision and mission of the charity
- Help shape strategic direction with the senior leadership team
- Oversee risk management
- Approve annual budgets, accounts and financial statements
- Ensure the charity remains solvent, sustainable and well managed
- Support effective governance and accountability
- Support and challenge the Chief Executive
- Help promote the organisation
- Ensure the welfare and safety of the organisation remains a priority
Support for trustees
Streets of Growth recognises that trustees give their time voluntarily and aims to support them through:
- A clear handover from existing trustees where possible
- Full induction onto the Board
- Regular communication from the Senior Leadership Team through reports, updates and events
Why Join the Trustee Board
Becoming a Trustee at Streets of Growth offers a unique opportunity to contribute your skills, insight and leadership to an organisation making a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives.
Key Benefits
- Shape the future of a pioneering London charity supporting high-risk and vulnerable young people
- Create real social impact by influencing decisions that change young lives affected by exploitation and violence
- Use your skills where they matter most, strengthening strategy, governance and sustainability
- Work with a passionate, values-driven Board and leadership team committed to social justice
- Build your board-level experience and strategic leadership skills
- Be part of lasting change in local communities with a strong record of evidence-led impact
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter outlining:
your motivation for applying
the trustee role you are interested in
the specialist skills and experience you can bring to the governance of Streets of Growth
For an informal conversation, contact:
Rakesh Sund: rakesh@streetsofgrowth.org
Diane Peters, CEO: diane@streetsofgrowth.org
Contact us on: 020 7515 7356