Charnwood Forest Geopark is looking to appoint at least three new Trustees to join the Board, joining the existing small but experienced group of Trustees.
For the past five years the Geopark has been developed as part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Landscape Partnership Scheme, hosted by the National Forest Company. This series of projects has been developed and delivered by a partnership of 17 organisations including local authorities, public sector organisations, and charities. To secure the legacy of these important projects, and the Geopark as a whole, in 2025 we began the process of registering Charnwood Forest as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with The Charity Commission. In November 2025 the organisation submitted Charnwood Forest’s application to become a UNESCO Global Geopark, and the process of evaluation will continue through 2026, with a result expected in early 2027.
The Geopark is about so much more than rocks; it’s here to tell the complete story of Charnwood Forest: celebrating nature, connecting people to our history, and securing a sustainable future. Our projects conserve our heritage, educate the next generation, and promote our region.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with the following skills:
- Financial Management (to take on the Board role of Honoray Treasurer)
- Charity Compliance and Governance
- Risk and Strategy
- Fundraising
- Geology and Geoscience
For more information on the Geopark, the role of Trustee, and how to apply, please download and consult the Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, and for sharing this exciting opportunity with your networks.