Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by Sophie, a British girl trafficked to Italy for sexual exploitation. It is the only charity in the United Kingdom focused solely on ensuring all survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear.​

The charity's purpose is rooted in providing a better future for every survivor of human trafficking. It does this through programmes which provide specialist training, coaching, facilitation and work placements for survivors, helping them renew their confidence, sense of purpose and employment prospects. 

Sophie Hayes Foundation works towards a society that views and treats survivors of human trafficking with respect and allows every freed survivor to realise their potential, achieve their goals and build a better future. By putting the needs of each survivor at the centre of their activities, the charity develops programmes that are relevant and help to remove the barriers to sustainable freedom.

Nicola Murphy, Chair
Laura Haynes, Chair — Governance and Nominations Committee 
Leanna Wright, Chair — Risk and Finance Committee
John Millidge, Treasurer
Graham Stanton, Company Secretary
Alex Cole-Hamilton
Mema Nackasha
Mamoona Shah
Kevin Hyland OBE, Special Advisor

You can read more about the Board here.

Sophie Hayes Foundation is looking for up to three new Trustees. Successful candidates will bring recent senior-level and executive experience. It is looking for dynamic, engaged and collaborative individuals to make a distinctive contribution to the continued success of the charity.

Experience or expertise in marketing and communications, human resources, and / or financial management would be of interest, but is not essential. Applicants will have experience in business management, be financially literate and use their professional background to guide the charity as it continues to grow, contributing to good financial and operational governance with a sustainable fundraising strategy to realise strategic goals.

The successful candidates will be able to work at a strategic level whilst understanding the detail and complexities of delivery and appreciating the difference between a non-executive and executive role. Trustees will act as ambassadors of Sophie Hayes Foundation and call upon their networks when appropriate to support the organisation.

Nicola Murphy, Chair
Laura Haynes, Chair — Governance and Nominations Committee 
Leanna Wright, Chair — Risk and Finance Committee
John Millidge, Treasurer
Graham Stanton, Company Secretary
Alex Cole-Hamilton
Mema Nackasha
Mamoona Shah
Kevin Hyland OBE, Special Advisor

You can read more about the Board here.

There are six Board meetings per year, which are held after work on weekdays in London and last up to three hours. In addition, Trustees are also expected to attend online Committee meetings and the occasional ad hoc engagements where required. The total time commitment is equal to c. 12 days per year.

Trustees will be appointed for a three-year term of office with an option for renewal for a further one term to a maximum of six years. This role is unremunerated but pre-agreed, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Successful candidates will need to be located in the UK. It would be ideal if Trustees could make the time to be present for Board meetings held in London, though occasional hybrid attendance can be accommodated if necessary.

Sophie Hayes Foundation welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.