We are seeking a Trustee with a strong background in funding and grants and/or Finance. our income generation strategy. You will play a vital role in securing the future of our hub.
Strategic Fundraising: Lead on grant applications (e.g., Efficiency North, National Lottery)
Financial Oversight: Work with the board to ensure financial sustainability and transparent reporting.
SEND Advocacy: Ensure all fundraising activities align with our neuro affirmative values.
Experience: Proven track record in high level grant writing
Commitment: Ability to attend board meetings and provide strategic guidance on financial matters.
SEND Knowledge: Lived or professional experience with neurodivergence or disability.
Finance and governance knowledge.
You will be at the heart of creating a life changing space for families in West Yorkshire, ensuring Noa's Place remains a sustainable resource for years to come.
The Board currently meet every two months (online and occasionally in person).
The Trustee will be expected to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours per month to review applications and provide strategic advice.
The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of renewal.
In addition to the specific responsibilities of the Fundraising & Grants role, all Trustees are legally responsible for:
Ensuring Noa’s Place is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law.
Acting in the charity’s best interests.
Managing the charity’s resources responsibly.
Acting with reasonable care and skill.
Ensuring the charity is accountable.
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Noa’s Place is a community-led charity based in Halifax, dedicated to creating a sensory-first hub where neurodivergent and disabled individuals and their families can truly belong. Born from the lived experience of navigating the gaps in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system, the charity was founded on the belief that no family should have to wait for a crisis to receive support. We are building a safe, understanding environment where there is absolutely no need to "mask" or explain yourself. A place where meltdowns are met with compassion rather than judgment, and where the specific sensory and accessibility needs of our community are the foundation of everything we do.
Our hub will offer a suite of inclusive services, including state-of-the-art sensory rooms, a fully accessible indoor playground, and a community café designed to reduce the isolation so often felt by carers. Beyond the physical space, Noa's Place provides vital interactive digital tools, advocacy, and peer support networks to help families navigate their journey with confidence. By bridging the gap between professional services and daily family life, we aren't just building a centre; we’re building a lifeline in Calderdale that ensures every child can be themselves and no parent has to navigate the journey alone.