Join our Board of Trustees

Who We Are  
Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC), based in Birmingham, supports people with learning difficulties, disabilities and other complex needs through a wide range of life-changing services. These are  

  • College – Specialist further education for 400+ students with over 450 staff  
  • Community Services – Outreach, day opportunities, and local support  
  • Residential Services – Supported living, respite and educational placements  
  • QAC Enterprises Ltd, our trading subsidiary, which produces accessible format services, All Formats®; owns Sight Village® exhibitions and generates income to support our charitable mission.    

Why Join Now?  
QAC is embarking on one of the most ambitious and exciting developments in its history: a major redevelopment of our Birmingham site over the next decade, creating new, inclusive spaces to enable us to support significantly more people with complex needs.  

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation. As a trustee, co-optee, or director, you will help shape the future of a well-established, values-led charity with a national reputation.  

Opportunities to Get Involved  
We are looking for individuals to strengthen our governance and bring expertise, insight and energy to become:

  • Trustees – Provide strategic oversight across QAC’s charitable activities, with optional involvement in sub-committees and occasional site visits.  
  • Committee Co-optees – Bring your specialist knowledge to one of our governance committees (Audit; Curriculum & Quality; Governance; Resources; Remuneration)  
  • Directors (QAC Enterprises Ltd) – Join the board of our trading subsidiary, helping it grow sustainably and support the wider charity.  

Who We’re Looking For  
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about inclusion and want to use their skills to make a real difference.  

You don’t need previous board experience—but we are looking for people who can bring real value to our experienced and high-performing executive team. That might include:

  • Property, estate management, or capital development  
  • Specialist education and SEND leadership  
  • Business growth, social enterprise, or trading subsidiary leadership  
  • Finance or charity accounting  
  • Governance of strategic planning during periods of organisational change.  

We are also keen to hear from those with livedexperienceof disability, and we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the people we serve.  

What We Offer  
In return, we offer a structured induction, a supportive and inclusive Board, and the chance to be part of a leadership team helping shape the next decade of QAC. Our Director of Governance is also on hand to support your journey and development.  

This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses covered.  

To find out more or arrange an informal, no-commitment conversation, contact:  

Mark Abrams – Chair of Trustees  
mabrams@qac.ac.uk   
07514 502864  

Bev Jessop - Principal and Chief Executive   
bjessop@qac.ac.uk 

Visit the following link to find out more about becoming a trustee and download our trustee application form: https://www.qac.ac.uk/getintouch/becoming-a-trustee/4.htm