Fundraising Trustee

Hansa Class UK

Trustee – Fundraising Lead

Location: UK-wide, mainly online
Role: Voluntary
Time commitment: Flexible, to be agreed

About Us

Hansa Class UK is a charity dedicated to making sailing accessible to people of all abilities. We support sailors from domestic competition and training through to international competition, helping people enjoy the freedom, independence and confidence that sailing offers. In conjunction with host clubs across the UK we provide a series of 10-12 one day regattas each year plus a 3 day national competition. Using our van and 6 boat rig we assist those who face logistical issues to attend.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Lead to join our Board of Trustees and help develop our fundraising activities.

We have two key priorities:

• Replacing our van and six-boat transport rig by the end of 2028, ensuring we can continue supporting sailors at events across the UK.
• Raising funds to help sailors attend international competitions, reducing financial barriers and enabling more people to compete.

We also want to build sustainable fundraising income to support the charity’s longer-term ambitions.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead a practical fundraising strategy.
• Identify grant funding, sponsorship and donation opportunities.
• Build relationships with businesses, charitable trusts and supporters.
• Coordinate funding applications and fundraising initiatives.
• Work with fellow trustees to achieve agreed fundraising targets.
• Contribute to the overall governance and development of the charity.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you’ll have experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship or business development, together with good communication and organisational skills.

We’re looking for someone who can identify opportunities, build relationships and turn ideas into action.

You don’t need to be a sailor or have previous trustee experience. Enthusiasm, initiative and a commitment to inclusive sport are what matter most.

You’ll be supported by fellow trustees and volunteers and won’t be expected to do everything yourself.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real difference, helping people of all abilities enjoy sailing and compete at national and international levels.

As a trustee, you’ll also help guide the charity’s future and ensure it is responsibly and effectively managed.

Interested?

If you’d like to use your skills to help more people enjoy the freedom of sailing, we’d love to hear from you.

Help us make inclusive sailing accessible to more people, at home and internationally

Process

1. Information is available by following these links, or by requesting an information pack by email: secretary@hansaclass.org.uk
   1. Website: hansaclass.org.uk
   2. Charity Commission: HANSA CLASS UK - 1165467
   3. HCUK Trustee Specification
   4. CIO Constitution
   5. HCUK understands that some applicants might find the process based on written information and application more challenging. If so, please contact David Durston to look at approaches for you, or if you’d just like to discuss the roles further - 07745 504482
2. If you are interested in applying please submit an Expression of Interest Statement by 28th November to: secretary@hansaclass.org.uk

This should be on one side of A4 and structured around giving information on:

• Why I want to be a Trustee with HCUK.
• A personal profile based on skills, knowledge and life experiences.
• My key passions and areas of interests which make me a good fit to be a Trustee, especially in the key roles of Fundraising.

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