Trustee – Partnerships & Network Development

Our Values

We support families across London, Surrey, and Sussex whose children are facing cancer, a life-challenging condition or those facing the heartbreak of the death of their child. We’re there whatever the outcome, for as long as needed, so that no family has to cope alone. The charity was founded in 2004 by our now Founder and Honorary President and has grown enormously over that time. We currently have partnerships with eight hospitals who refer families to us for our support, which ranges from therapies and counselling, to respite holidays and special family experiences. We’re on a mission to help many more families with seriously ill children to know that they are not alone, and we’ll need brilliant and talented people to share our ambition and make it happen.

We strive to create an amazing workplace for all, one where every single employee feels valued, heard, inspired, and supported. As part of this, we have five core values which not only help to set the framework for the work we do supporting families but also paves the way for how we work as a team.

We are personal

We know that every employee’s home life is different and that for everyone, a work/life balance is key, which is why we’ll work with you to find the hours and days that fit with you.

We celebrate individualism, champion people’s strengths, welcome new ideas, and provide the training and support employees need to develop their skills, grow, and build confidence in their role.

We are impactful

Our whole team shares a passion to make a difference. We all work closely together, which means every employee can see firsthand the difference we make, week in and week out, making it an inspiring and rewarding place to be.

What’s more, through collaborative working and a multi-disciplinary approach to mapping out our strategy and looking ahead, we encourage people to play to their strengths, share their expertise and contribute to shaping the charity’s future and impact.

We are adaptable

We’re a close-knit, adaptable team with big ambition. Because we’re responsive and open, we can quickly learn from what works, and what doesn’t, making changes when they’re needed to help us grow and reach bold new goals.

We’re not afraid to try new ideas, no matter where they come from, and we’re always up for thinking differently. We recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives, and by harnessing these we can innovate, improve and achieve even greater impact together.

We are trustworthy

Being approachable, open and honest is hugely important to us and allows us to build strong relationships with our families, supporters and volunteers, helping us create a strong and committed team together.

We’re transparent about the work we do and how we spend our funds, and always do what we say we will. We encourage people to use and develop their strengths, creating a supportive environment where everyone can contribute, grow and help each other succeed.

We are inclusive

We apply our policy of inclusivity, equality and diversity across all aspects of our work.

We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and strengths makes us stronger, enabling us to better serve our communities and achieve our goals. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, can play to their strengths, and has equal opportunity in recruitment, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

We know that great people bring more than skills and experience. That’s why, alongside the requirements of the role, we look for individuals whose strengths, values and behaviours reflect our culture and shared commitment to making a difference.