Become our Chair

Welcome From Rob Bell, Chair of the Oversight Trust Nominations and Remuneration Committee

Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair of the Oversight Trust. This is a significant opportunity to lead a unique and impactful Board at a transformative time.

The Oversight Trust plays a vital role in ensuring that organisations receiving funding from the Dormant Assets Scheme in England remain true to their social missions, as defined in their Articles of Association, and are well-governed to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.

About the Oversight Trust

Our mission is to oversee and support four Operating Companies, each dedicated to driving social change:

• Better Society Capital – Catalysing the market for social impact investment.
• Access – The Foundation for Social Investment – Enabling growth in the social sector through innovative funding solutions.
• Fair4All Finance – Promoting financial inclusion and fairness in financial services.
• Youth Futures Foundation – Identifying effective ways to improve employment opportunities for young people.

Together, these organisations address critical social challenges, fostering systems change across social investment, financial inclusion and youth opportunities.

The Board

The Oversight Trust Board consists of eleven individuals with diverse experience and expertise, including appointees from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The Board is supported by a small, dedicated executive function that facilitates our mission. We are committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work and value the perspectives of those with lived experience of the social issues the group is aiming to address and we hope to ensure this is represented on the Board.

The Role of Chair

As Chair, you will guide the Oversight Trust through an exciting period when Dormant Assets and their potential for creating positive change is attracting considerable attention marked by:

1. Growth in Impact: With new funding streams from the Dormant Assets Act 2022 and expanded categories of assets, the Scheme’s importance in addressing deep-rooted social issues will be  greater than ever.
2. Strategic Evolution: As the Government reviews governance frameworks, you will help shape the Oversight Trust’s enhanced role and its partnerships with Operating Companies to maximise collective impact.
3. Governance Review: Supporting the review of our governance processes, you will have the opportunity to refine how we operate and deepen engagement with stakeholders. 

The Dormant Assets Scheme is poised to release an additional £350 million for England between 2024 and 2028, allocated to social investment, financial inclusion, youth initiatives, and the establishment of a Community Wealth Fund. With more assets anticipated as the scope of assets covered by the scheme expands, the Chair will play a central role in guiding this phase of growth, including potential growth of the Oversight Trust’s resources.

The Leadership Opportunity

As Chair, you will lead a highly skilled and dedicated Board, working collaboratively to support the Operating Companies in achieving their missions. Your leadership will ensure the Oversight Trust continues to evolve in overseeing and ensuring social impact, leveraging new opportunities and meeting the challenges of tomorrow with clarity and purpose.

Explore this microsite to learn more about the Oversight Trust, our Operating  Companies, and the detailed attributes we are seeking in our next Chair. We look forward to welcoming a visionary leader who will champion our mission and help us unlock the full potential of the Dormant Assets Scheme for communities across the country.

Rob Bell
Chair of the Oversight Trust Nominations and Remuneration Committee