Mafwa is looking to appoint new trustees in 2026.

We’re recruiting up to three new trustees to support our work bringing refugee, asylum seeker and settled communities together through art and nature. Serving as a trustee is a meaningful way to help guide a not-for-profit arts organisation through exciting moments of growth and to use your experience, insight, or lived experience to make a real difference in Leeds.

Trustees provide leadership, strategic oversight, and help ensure that Mafwa remains true to our mission, financially sound, and well-run. You don’t need prior trustee experience, we will support you to learn the role.

Download our full trustee recruitment pack to learn more.

We welcome both new and experienced trustees from all backgrounds — especially people with insight into the challenges our communities face. We’d particularly value skills or experience in:

• Experience of the UK asylum system or migration

• Leadership in public, charitable or voluntary sector organisations

• Communications or marketing

• Finance or budgeting

• IT or systems management

• Legal sector knowledge

• Experience volunteering with, or supporting, community groups or small arts projects

We’re also keen to hear from people who:

• Already volunteer with Mafwa, or are part of our community

• Bring lived experience of migration as expertise and insight

We want a board that reflects the communities we serve and supports our vision of unity through art and nature.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the form below or use the guidance in our Trustee Recruitment Pack to submit:

• A short statement about your interest in the role

• Relevant experience or insight you’d bring

• Why you want to join our Board

We will review your application and be in touch with next steps.