Lived Experience Trustee

Join Us as a Lived Experience Trustee at Cornwall Mind

We’re looking for a volunteer Trustee who has lived experience of mental ill-health to join our friendly and passionate Board.

Your insights will help shape our decisions, ensuring we continue to provide the best support for our community.

Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that Cornwall Mind achieves its core purpose.

• They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.
• They ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
• Just as importantly, they support the Chief Executive Officer to enable Cornwall Mind to grow and thrive.

What will you do as a Trustee?

• Help guide Cornwall Mind’s purpose and goals, using your personal experience to inform our work.
• Help review and approve plans, budgets, and policies, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has lived experience of mental ill-health.
• Brings enthusiasm, commitment, and fresh ideas to the role.
• Cares about fairness, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn, contribute, and work as part of a team.
• Cares about Cornwall Mind’s mission and values.

What’s involved?

• Six Board meetings a year (held in person in Bodmin or online via Teams).
• One Annual Strategy Day.
• Occasional working groups.
• This is a voluntary role, but expenses will be reimbursed.

You don’t need previous experience as a Trustee—we’ll provide training and support to help you succeed.

What’s in it for you?

Make a difference in mental health support in Cornwall, gain valuable experience, and help shape the future of our charity.