Trustee – Cycle Sisters

Organisation: Cycle Sisters

Cycle Sisters is looking to appoint up to two new Trustees to support our mission to create inclusive and empowering spaces for Muslim and ethnically diverse women to cycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to an award-winning charity that is tackling inequality and creating lasting change in communities.

As a Trustee, you’ll provide strategic leadership, ensure strong governance, and help shape the direction of a dynamic, values-driven organisation at a pivotal time in our journey.

About the role

Location: Remote (UK-based). Cycle Sisters’ activities are mainly in London at present with potential to expand beyond.
Reporting to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Hours: 4 online Board meetings per year, plus additional 4-6 hours per month
Commitment: 3 year term (with possibility of additional terms by mutual agreement)
Remuneration: Unpaid, voluntary role with reasonable expenses paid
Start date: Immediate
Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 9th November 2025

About Cycle Sisters

Cycle Sisters is a women-led charity supporting Muslim and ethnically diverse women to transform their lives through cycling. Through group rides, cycle lessons and volunteering opportunities, we create accessible and empowering spaces where women can build confidence, improve their health and connect with others.

We work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders – from local authorities to national bodies such as British Cycling, Transport for London and the Bikeability Trust to advocate for greater inclusion in cycling.

Since starting with a single local group in 2016, we’ve grown into a thriving network of over 2,000 women across 10 groups London-wide. Our impact is far-reaching: 92% of women who take part in our activities report improved health, with 91% feeling more confident and 86% being more connected in their communities.

Cycle Sisters is seen as a leading voice in our sector and has been recognised with multiple awards, including our Chair winning the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero of the Year Award for the London region.

Looking ahead, our vision is to build a national movement of diverse women cycling, with plans to expand beyond London and share our model across the UK. By doing so, we aim not only to transform individual lives, but also to shift the culture of cycling so it truly reflects the diversity of our communities.

You can read more about our work here: www.cyclesisters.org.uk.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee of Cycle Sisters, you’ll play a key role in shaping the direction of a growing, values-led charity. Your responsibilities will include ensuring we comply with our governing document and charitable objectives, safeguarding our reputation, and supporting sound financial management, risk management and accountability.

You’ll contribute to strategic planning by helping to set goals, review progress and ensure long-term sustainability. Working closely with fellow Trustees and senior staff, you’ll bring insight, expertise and constructive challenge to strengthen the organisation. Trustees are also ambassadors for Cycle Sisters, raising our profile and creating opportunities through their networks and community connections.

What we’re looking for

Essential

Commitment and passion for Cycle Sisters’ vision, mission and values
Ability and capacity to give the role the time and focus required, including an average of 4-6 hours per month as well as attending quarterly board meetings
Understanding of the charity and/or sport sector
Track record of leadership and delivering success
Ability to think creatively and strategically and scrutinise decision-making.
Strong team player and ability to work effectively with others
Understanding of the experiences and perspectives of Muslim communities in the UK, whether through personal experience or professional/community engagement
Understanding of the importance of women-only spaces in enabling confidence and participation
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

Desirable

Previous Trustee or governance role
Skills in networking, advocacy/influencing and partnership-building
Relevant networks or connections that can support Cycle Sisters’ growth

Our commitment to diversity

We want our team to represent the diversity of the women we serve. We aim to be an organisation where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages, particularly those currently underrepresented on our team.

How to apply

Please share your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of 500 words) to answer:
1) How do you think your skills and experience could support Cycle Sisters’ future growth and development?
2) What do you think are some key things Cycle Sisters should focus on in the coming years?

Please send your application to Sarah Javaid at [email protected].

You can also contact our Chair of Trustees, Samra Said at [email protected] if you would like an informal chat before applying.

The deadline for applications is midnight, Sunday 9th November 2025.

Interviews will take place in mid to late November.