Abortion Talk Request (Portfolio)

Organisation Description

Launched in 2021 by medical and research professionals, Abortion Talk is destigmatising abortion one conversation at a time across the UK.

Their free-phone Talkline service, staffed by trained volunteers, gives people a safe space to talk about their abortion experiences and decisions. The charity also supports and trains healthcare professionals and community groups through workshops. Services are helping to eradicate the damage caused by abortion stigma, but with over 1000 missed calls in early 2023, they face extraordinary levels of demand.

What are they looking for?

We are seeking new trustees to help Abortion Talk put its new three year strategy into action. Following a skills audit we have identified four new specialist roles we need fill. All trustees share responsibility for the governing of Abortion Talk and directing how it's run overall. On top of that the specialist responsibilities are set out below. Click or tap on the link for each role for a full role profile.

​
Finance Trustee:
Advise our operations manager and oversee the charity's budgets, accounts and financial plans.

Digital services trustee:
Advise on the development of digital talkline services and ensure we have a strong digital communications strategy

Business development trustee:
Contribute to the creation of an ambitious sales strategy for our workshops to grow our unrestricted income

Volunteer management and strategy trustee:
Ensure our volunteers are effectively supported and our strategy is properly implemented