Directors, Newcastle upon Tyne

4-6 meetings per year + additional potential meetings as need arises

The Owl Tree Children’s Cafe CIC

The Owl Tree is a friendly, welcoming family-focused community space in Newcastle upon Tyne. Parents, carers, children and community members connect over great coffee, nutritious food and conversation. Our café is at the heart of the nest and is designed for families, with a safe, child‑friendly environment and affordable menu, making it a much‑loved meeting place.

Working as part of the team of board members this voluntary role provides high level strategic leadership, ensuring the Owl Tree delivers meaningful social impact, remains financially sustainable, and continues to be a warm, inclusive and safe space for families.

This is a non operational role focused on vision, governance, financial oversight, and promotion of the Owl Tree. You will be supporting the operational team to deliver high quality experiences for children, parents, and carers.

• HR and governance including statutory and regulatory obligations
• Work within charities, CICs, or experience with fundraising and commissioning
• Work with families including safeguarding, early years, family support and/or mental health and wellbeing
• Strategic vision and direction including business planning

• High level strategic leadership on the CIC board of directors
• Attendance at a minimum of 4 board meetings per year plus additional meetings as needed
• Ensuring financial sustainability and promotion of the Owl Tree
• Supporting operational team to deliver high quality experiences for children, parents, and carers