Work with Us at the Dementia Trust

At the Dementia Trust, we are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and carers. As a small but impactful charity, we pride ourselves on being dynamic and responsive to the needs of our community.

Working with us means joining a dedicated volunteer team that values collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity to create lasting change.


Our mission is to promote the best practices in dementia care, support groundbreaking projects, and empower individuals and organisations to challenge conventional thinking. We invite you to explore the opportunities to join our team and contribute to our vital work.

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Current Opportunities

Treasurer (Trustee)

Are you a qualified accountant or have senior-level financial management experience and looking to donate your expertise and time? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Treasurer who can help champion the Dementia Trust as we embark on an exciting time in the charity’s growth and development.

With 1 in 3 people in the UK likely to develop dementia, we are looking to make a monumental impact on dementia by disrupting the narrative through funding innovative projects and programmes for those suffering with dementia as well as their carers.

The Trust is now looking to recruit a Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, responsible for both strategic oversight and certain operational aspects of the Dementia Trust’s financial affairs, ensuring they are conducted within legal requirements, good practice and in line with the charity’s objectives. The charity is undergoing a meaningful redevelopment and looking for creative, energetic and strategic thinkers who can help drive us through this period of transformation.

The Dementia Trust was formally created as a charity in 1988 in Scotland with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their carers by funding innovative, impactful projects, and fostering a community of knowledge sharing and support.

Learn more about our current Trustees here, read our annual accounts, our current business strategy or our approach to governance here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dylan Harper at chair@dementiatrust.org. Candidates are also welcome to contact the outgoing Treasurer Ross Clark at treasurer@dementiatrust.org

Download the recruitment pack

Thank you for your interest in the Dementia Trust.

If you would like to be considered for a trustee role, please get in touch with us at admin@dementiatrust.org for more information.

Trustee

The Dementia Trust is seeking passionate, strategic, and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

This is a pivotal moment in our journey. We have refreshed our strategy, launched new programmes and strengthened our governance — now we are expanding our Board to increase our impact.

As a Trustee, you will:

  • Shape the future of a leading dementia charity with international reach

  • Champion innovation, helping fund bold ideas that improve lives

  • Connect with inspiring peers who share your commitment to change

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — particularly those with expertise in finance, risk, legal, fundraising, partnerships, or communications — as well as strategic thinkers with lived experience of dementia.

This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed) with a time commitment of approximately half a day per month. Meetings are held quarterly in Edinburgh (with remote options available).

📩 Apply now: Send your CV and a short statement (1–2 pages) outlining your interest and skills to chair@dementiatrust.org with the subject line “Trustee Application – Dementia Trust.”

Together, we can create a world where people with dementia and their carers thrive.

Download the information pack
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Why Work with Us?

  • Impact: Be part of a team that is driving real change in dementia care and support.

  • Flexibility: We offer roles that allow you to work around your personal commitments while making a difference.

  • Community: Join a small, dedicated charity where your contributions are valued and where you’ll see the tangible impact of your work.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the skills to contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our current opportunities and apply today!


For more information about our work and the roles available, please contact us at admin@dementiatrust.org