Join Business Launchpad & Tooting Works  

Do you share our passion? Could you be our next trustee?

 

Do you want to help shape the future of an ambitious social enterprise supporting young entrepreneurs and creating inclusive economic opportunities in South London?

 

At Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works (TW), we are recruiting up to four new Trustees to join our Board and support the next phase of our organisational growth and impact.

 

Business Launchpad is an award-winning youth enterprise charity that supports young people aged 18–30 to start businesses, access employment opportunities, and develop the confidence and skills needed to achieve long-term financial stability. We offer support through enterprise and employability programmes, one-to-one mentoring, coaching, and workspaces, ensuring they have the opportunity to unlock their potential and thrive.

 

Tooting Works is our social enterprise business centre in Tooting, South London. By providing a range of office units, community spaces, coworking desks at below-market rates, the income generated through Tooting Works directly supports the charitable mission of Business Launchpad. This ensures our unique charity-social enterprise model is sustainable combining social impact with commercial enterprise.

 

As we continue to strengthen our governance, scale our impact, and deliver our 2025–2028 strategic ambitions, we are looking for passionate and committed individuals who can bring expertise, insight, and constructive challenge to our Board.

 

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

 

• Finance, audit, or investment

• Property, facilities, or capital projects

• Legal and governance

• Fundraising and income generation

• Digital transformation, technology, or AI

• Marketing, communications, or brand strategy

• HR, organisational development, or people leadership

• Social enterprise, entrepreneurship, or youth development

• Impact measurement, research, or data

• Lived experience aligned to the communities we support

 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and those with lived experience of barriers to employment or entrepreneurship.

 

Previous trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from both experienced trustees and individuals considering their first Board role, and we will provide a supportive induction process.

 

What to Expect

 

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring the organisation remains mission-led, financially sustainable, and strategically ambitious. Trustees provide governance, oversight, and support to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, while also acting as ambassadors for the organisation.

 

The Board typically meets quarterly in South London, with some additional committee meetings and occasional strategy sessions or events throughout the year. Hybrid attendance options are available.

 

These voluntary roles are unremunerated; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

 

Why Join Us?

 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is:

 

• Supporting hundreds of young people annually

• Building innovative pathways into entrepreneurship and employment

• Combining charitable impact with commercial sustainability

• Developing ambitious partnerships with major funders, employers, and institutions

• Entering a significant phase of strategic growth and transformation

 

As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing your expertise within a collaborative, values-driven, and ambitious organisation.

 

Eligibility:

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• You cannot be a trustee if…

• You are under 18 years of age.

• Have been convicted at any time of any offence involving deception or dishonesty, unless this conviction is legally regarded as spent.  

• Are an un-discharged bankrupt.  

• Have made compositions with your creditors and have not been discharged.  

• Have at any time been removed by the Commissioners or by the course in England, Wales, or Scotland from being a trustee because of misconduct.  

• Are disqualified from being a company director.  

• Have failed to make payments under the county court administrator’s orders.  

 

 

How to Apply

 

To express your interest, please send:

• A CV or LinkedIn profile

• A short supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and the skills or experience you would bring

 

Applications should be sent to hareg@businesslaunchpad.org.uk

 

If you would like an informal conversation about the opportunity before applying, please contact hareg@businesslaunchpad.org.uk

 

We look forward to hearing from individuals who share our commitment to creating opportunities, supporting communities, and driving social impact.