Zurich Community Trust (ZCT) is the charity arm of Zurich in the UK. We’re here to help make society more inclusive and resilient through our grants, fundraising, and volunteering.
We've been doing this since 1973, making us one of the oldest corporate trusts in the UK. Over the years, we've given nearly £100 million in grants and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours from Zurich Insurance UK employees to good causes.
We work with national and local community partners, backed by Zurich Insurance UK and its employees, to tackle social issues and bring about positive change. Each year, we give over £2 million in grants to help enrich communities across the UK.
We’re proud of what makes ZCT special. Our charity partners love our long-term support with 56 local and 3 national charities. They also appreciate our additional benefits like sustainability grants, networks, paid apprenticeships, and training resources. Plus, Zurich UK staff are always eager to volunteer their time and their skills to communities.
We’re currently planning our new strategy for 2025 and beyond. We want to keep what’s great about ZCT while continuing to grow, adapt, listen, and work together to make a bigger impact.
We’re looking for new ideas on our Board. We want people who can share their experiences, challenge our thinking, and help us grow. Which is why we are looking for a new Trustee to join us.
The board meets once a quarter, a mix of virtual and face to face for 3 hours at a time and in November we have a joint board meeting in Swindon with the ZCT team. In terms of your time, it’s approximately 25 hours a year.
If you’re passionate about working with local charities, understand the issues affecting society and the charity sector in the UK, and want to make a difference, please apply now. We are especially interested in applications from experienced Trustees who will bolster our combined board skills in any of the following areas:
- Small regional charity experience
- Experience of charity and foundation marketing and communication
- Charity performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Charity law experience
