Chair of Trustees

About Little Village 

Little Village is a baby bank: a simple idea with a big impact on the lives of families living in poverty in London. Our work is vital: more than one in three children in the capital live in poverty, with profound impacts from educational disadvantage to reduced life expectancy. We invite community donations of pre-loved baby and children’s items, passing them onto families who need them and saving them from landfill. Meanwhile, our guidance and signposting service provides tailored, one-to-one support, delivered with warmth and understanding. 

Thanks to the generous donations of loved items, precious time and money, since we launched in 2016, Little Village has supported more than 36,000 children. In 2025, Little Village supported children 11,808 times (up from 9,269 in 2024) and reached families in every London borough.

The role 

Our current Chair is due to step down in early 2027 and we’re now seeking a successor to support us in driving forward our ambitious future plans.

The Chair of Trustees leads the Board in stewarding Little Village’s vision. They provide strategic direction, uphold governance and legal compliance, support the CEO, and act as an ambassador for Little Village. 

 We’re looking for someone who can: 

• Lead the organisation, in partnership with the CEO, in support of Little Village’s charitable objectives, mission, vision and values 

• Build and lead a diverse and inclusive Board team to ensure Little Village delivers on its objectives and strategy 

• Chair effective and inclusive board meetings and maintain oversight of Board sub-committees 

• Ensure sound financial oversight including review and approval of the annual budget 

• Act as an ambassador for Little Village 

Who we’re looking for 

We’d love to hear from you if you: 

• Have experience chairing boards, committees or senior leadership meetings. 
• Have strong understanding of governance (best practice) 

• Have experience of charity fundraising and income generation 

• Can commit the time and expertise to play a key role on our Board. 

• Share our passion for tackling child poverty and supporting families.