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Join our Charity CEO Mentoring Programme

Our CEO Mentoring Programme offers one-to-one, pro bono mentoring designed for new and aspiring charity CEOs.

Become a mentee

Overview

This transformative initiative connects you with experienced mentors who provide invaluable guidance to help you thrive in your leadership journey.

It aims to support and foster a diverse leadership pipeline in the charity sector.

Who is this for?

  • Recently started your first charity CEO role (within the last 18 months). 
  • Currently in a senior leadership position and aspiring to become a CEO. 
  • Applicants should be in London/South East – we will be launching our Regional programme later in 2025

The programme is launching in March 2025 with regular sessions to guide mentees. We will reserve 40% of places for individuals from underrepresented groups.

Join Us! Applications for the 2025 programme open on January 31st 2025. Explore becoming a mentor or mentee and take the next step in your leadership journey!

Charity People are committed to fostering a supportive mentor-mentee relationship; feedback is essential. Read all about what mentors and mentees had to say about their experience.

How it works

1

January 31st 2025

The Mentor programme goes live
2

February 14th 2025

Deadline to apply for the Mentoring Scheme
3

End of February

Charity People matches you with a mentor based on your current needs, skill set and experience
4

March 2025

Introductory session with your mentor - in person if possible
5

March 2025

Session 2 - in person or online
6

April 2025

Session 3 - in person or online
7

April 2025

Session 4 - in person or online
8

May 2025

Session 5 - in person or online
9

June 2025

Session 6 - in person or online
10

July 2025

Session 7 - in person or online
11

August 2025

Closing session - in person if possible
12

August 2025

Summer event with mentors and mentees – in person, central London

Who are the mentors?

Our Mentoring Network brings together experienced leaders within the charity sector – including existing and former CEOs, Board Advisors and other senior leaders.

They bring a wide variety of skills, wisdom and practical know-how from years spent across the charity sector. And they all have prior experience of mentoring, so you’ll be able to start benefiting from their knowledge right away.

Become a mentee

Would you like to mentor a charity leader?

One of our team will be in touch to discuss our program.