Join Us as a Volunteer Trustee – Safeguarding Fell Ponies and Britain’s Wild Uplands

Are you a visionary leader passionate about native ponies, conservation, heritage, and rural communities? The Fell Pony Heritage Trust is expanding its Board of Trustees and welcomes individuals with expertise in:

• Finance

• Company/Charity Law

• Conservation, Biodiversity, or Hill Farming

• Community Engagement or Education

• Funding or Fundraising

As a Volunteer Trustee, You Will:

• Shape our strategic direction, ensuring we protect Fell ponies and preserve their place in their native uplands of Cumbria.

• Strengthen governance and champion financial stewardship, safeguarding the Trust's legacy for future generations.

• Advocate for the vital, often overlooked, role of native ponies in maintaining biodiversity and supporting rural livelihoods.

• Be a voice for nature and farming, helping us raise national awareness and secure support for these remarkable ponies and the communities they are still a part of.

• Proactive in Securing Funding: Skilled at identifying relevant grant opportunities and funding sources, with a proven ability to craft compelling applications that secure vital support for our work.

• Creative Fundraising Mindset: Brings innovative ideas to fundraising initiatives, especially those that highlight and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Fell ponies.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make an enduring impact, preserving a living piece of British heritage and championing a vibrant and biodiverse landscape. As part of the FPHT community, you’ll collaborate with passionate advocates, hill farmers, supporters, and storytellers, all united by the urgent mission to protect and celebrate hill-bred Fell Ponies.

Your leadership could shape the future. If you would like to be part of this cause, or know someone who shares our vision, we invite you to get in touch for more information or to request an application form.

Contact us at info.fpht@gmail.com to start the conversation and ask for an application form.

Are you interested in making a difference? We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers and supporters to join our growing team. Whether you have experience in fundraising, IT support, education and outreach about the breed and hill farming, or would like to serve as a volunteer trustee, your skills can help us continue our important work.

Being a part of our charity is a varied and rewarding experience—come share your talents, meet new people, and make a positive impact. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out about current opportunities with the FPHT.