Overview

As our first 5 years as a Community Fund gets closer to wrapping up, we are looking forward to the next 5 years.  With this in mind we are recruiting for a new Customer Panel who will be responsible for making the decisions on where the funding is awarded.

The recruitment portal is now open so if you are aware of anyone who may be interested in this volunteer role please share these details.

 Join Our Community Fund Customer Panel 

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Here’s your chance to directly influence how over £2 million is spent to support incredible community projects in the Severn Trent region.

We’re looking for volunteer panel members who are:
Community-minded
Passionate about fostering positive change
Ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved!

 The Role
As part of our independent customer panel, you’ll:
Meet twice a year to review funding applications and visit projects we’ve supported
Spend a few hours in April and October reviewing smaller projects online
Help decide where our funding will create the biggest impact

 What’s Involved?

  • 12-month voluntary role
  • Approx. 4-5 hours a month during active periods
  • Travel expenses covered for in-person meetings

 What You’ll Bring
We welcome diverse perspectives! Whether you’re experienced in areas like sustainability, youth work, or volunteering, or you just care deeply about your community, we want to hear from you.