Charity Practice: Chair case studies

A strong Chair is vital to third‑sector organisations because they provide steady, values‑driven leadership that keeps the Board focused, ensures good governance, and creates the conditions for the charity to deliver meaningful, sustainable impact. Browse our case studies below:

Case Studies

Chair

Together for Short Lives

For this role, Together for Short Lives needed a strategic thinker who could provide clear, engaging and confident leadership to the Trustees.

Chair

Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust

They were seeking a Chair of the Board who could steer the Charity through the first phase of this plan and deliver set objectives.

Chair

Bristol Civic Society

BCS were searching for a Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead the Charity through the next chapter.

Trustees and Chair

Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

The organisation wanted the new Board Members to have a wide range of skill sets and expertise in multiple areas, to strengthen the Board on different fronts.

Chair

St Paul’s Carnival

During 2024, the charity sought a successor who could develop the organisation’s strategic direction and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Trustees and Chair of the Trading Board

Aerospace Bristol

Aerospace were seeking four Trustees and a Chair of the Trading Board to help explore new opportunities and mould the organisation’s future.

Chair and Trustee

Quartet Community Foundation

Moon were instructed to find a new Chair who brought credibility and confidence to inspire more local philanthropy and also an ability to influence civic leaders effectively.

Chair

St Paul’s Carnival

2021 faced a new chapter post-pandemic and the new Chair would need to clearly align with St Pauls’ values and objectives around education, community, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Chair

Circadian Trust

Moon were asked to search for candidates that could exhibit strong inter-personal skills and thrived at relationship building using tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.

Chair & Company Secretary

The Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust

Moon were appointed to source a Chair and Company Secretary to contribute to the development of this unique and interesting charity.

Board build

Cancer Research UK

The assignment was to build a brand-new Bristol Board who would play a major role in raising funds for high-level science projects within Bristol. The roles included Chair, Treasurer and multiple Board members.

Chair

Designability

Moon were asked to source a Chair to lead the Board and support the CEO in setting and delivering Designability’s strategic objectives.

Chair

Cathedral School Trust

The task was to bring in a new Chair for this Bristol-based multi-academy trust, this was a critical role for them as they were entering a growth phase.

Chair, NED and Independent Committee roles

Brighter Places

Brighter Places are committed to providing homes for those who need them most. To help achieve their ambitions they sought a new Chair of the Board, Non-Executive Directors and an Independent Committee Member on Governance and Remuneration Committee.