Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has overall scrutiny and oversight of the College’s activities, with a particular focus on assurance around risk, financial issues, and ensuring fulfilment of its charitable objects.

Volunteering opportunity

Help shape the future of child health: become an Independent Trustee at RCPCH

Closing date

21 October 2025

Every child deserves the best start in life. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is at the heart of this mission. With over 25,000 members and Fellows across the UK and internationally, we set the standards for paediatric education and training, support doctors throughout their...

Volunteering

Volunteering opportunity

Applications open for two Member Trustees: Shape the future of child health

Closing date

10 October 2025

Our Board of Trustees is at the forefront of bold and transformative work for children and families in the UK and around the world. We invite applications from Ordinary members and Fellows who can bring strategic vision, sound judgment and passion to this important and fulfilling role.

Paediatric careers

Leadership

Document

Voice of the Nation: What helps children and young people to be healthy, happy and well? - 2025

Over the last year, RCPCH &Us have been working with children and young people across the UK to find out what matters to them to improve their health and the services that support them. Over 3000 children and young people have taken part, with a review group looking at the results and drafting a ser...

Children and young people's voice

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