Join our team as a Trustee

A few words from our Chair of Trustees

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about becoming a Trustee of Villiers Park Educational Trust. We are a national social mobility charity with a vision of a future where background does not define opportunity and every young person can realise their potential.

Villiers Park has a rich history and a long track record of delivering impactful programmes that improve and advance education for young people. We work in some of the most deprived areas of the UK, where progression into higher education and employment is among the lowest. We overcome entrenched disadvantage gaps by equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in the future and empowering them to feel informed and confident about the pathways to realising their goals.

Our targeted programmes are delivered by local hub teams based within the communities we serve, working in partnership with schools, colleges, universities and funders whose support is essential to our mission.

I became Chair just over a year ago and am proud to build on the charity’s legacy, opening opportunities to more young people and helping to transform lives. My own connection to this charity began many years ago, and I have seen first‑hand the difference our work makes. I remain deeply grateful for the opportunities Villiers Park gave me, and I know my experience is shared by many others. I am delighted to be joined by fellow alumni on our Board of Trustees, among our programme staff, and within our growing team of volunteers.

Our Board is made up of people who care deeply about our mission and who bring a wide range of skills and lived experiences. Together, we provide strategic leadership, support our executive team and ensure that the charity remains accountable to the communities we serve.

We are now seeking two new Trustees who can help us strengthen our governance and broaden our expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Finance and Higher Education, the latter to help continue this important perspective as Sir Les Ebdon steps down after eight dedicated years of service on the Board. If you are passionate about social mobility and committed to supporting young people to realise their potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.