Trustee

Location: Cardiff
Salary: This is a non-remunerated role but reasonable expenses, e.g. for travel, can be claimed
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Zero Hours Contract
Expiry Date: 08/09/2025 12:00

Join Llamau’s Board of Trustees

Help Us End Homelessness for Young People and Women in Wales

At Llamau, we believe that no one should ever have to experience homelessness. Every day, we work to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurrent—especially for young people and vulnerable women.

We’re looking for passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our mission.

Who We Are

Llamau is a bold, values-led charity working across Wales to end homelessness. We support thousands of young people and women every year, helping them rebuild their futures with dignity, purpose, and hope.

Our values guide everything we do:

  • We Respect
  • We Listen
  • We Encourage
  • We Learn
  • We Don’t Give Up

What We’re Looking For

We want trustees who:

  • Share our mission and values
  • Bring strategic thinking and fresh perspectives
  • Are committed to social justice and equality
  • Can contribute time, energy, and insight to our governance

 

We have identified the below skills gaps, however we strongly welcome all applicants who share our values and would like to help steer our organisation to apply:

  • Knowledge and experience of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)
  • Knowledge and experience of Campaigning and Advocacy
  • Knowledge and experience of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

What You’ll Do

As a Trustee, you’ll:

  • Help shape Llamau’s strategy and direction
  • Ensure strong governance and financial oversight
  • Champion our values and amplify our impact
  • Support and challenge our leadership team

Time commitment:

  • 6 Board meetings + 2 away days per year (usually in Cardiff , with hybrid attendance possible)
  • This is a voluntary role; reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more about the role and how to apply please email: chiefexecutive@llamau.org.uk


Final Word

This is more than a governance role—it’s a chance to stand up for what’s right, to be bold, and to help end homelessness in Wales. If you believe in people and their right to a safe, full life, then Llamau needs you.

At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 

30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness. 

Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter. 

That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures. 

We are a values-led organisation which puts the people we support at the heart of the organisation. Our values mean that we can offer the highest quality support and empathy. Our values are:

  • We Respect
  • We Listen
  • We Encourage
  • We Learn
  • We Don't Give Up