Trustee

Friends of the British Overseas Territories (FOTBOT) is a charitable and youth organisation based in the United Kingdom that seeks to raise awareness of the fourteen British Overseas Territories (BOTs) by promoting their culture, history and bio-diversity. As an educational charity, it facilitates visits to BOTs for mainland British students, and has also pledged to alleviate certain financial constraints faced in the UK by students from the BOTs themselves.

Position Description

Are you passionate about education, heritage, and advocacy? Do you want to play a key role in supporting and promoting the interests of the British Overseas Territories? Can you bring unique insights and experiences forward? Are you a proven leader?

Friends of the British Overseas Territories (FOTBOT) is seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our charity as we expand our outreach, strengthen our partnerships, and continue to raise awareness and understanding of the British Overseas Territories across the UK and beyond.

We are particularly seeking applicants who have experience in:

• Charity governance or leadership
• Public affairs and policy
• Fundraising and development
• Communications and media
• Law, particularly constitutional or international
• Lived or professional experience related to the Overseas Territories

Together with fellow Board members, as a Trustee you will act in the Charity’s best interests, set the strategy and policies, make key decisions and oversee the management of the Charity.

What’s Involved

Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual and in-person), contribute to strategic decision-making, and actively support the charity’s growth and impact. Our Trustees can work and attend meetings remotely. This is a voluntary position but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.​

For an informal chat to discuss the trustee vacancies email philip.smith@fotbot.org – include a copy of your CV and why you are interested in becoming a Trustee with us.​

Expire 30 September 2025