Here's an exciting opportunity for you.

Two days ago I officially registered a new not-for-profit Umbrella organisation called: buddi Creatives Community Interest Company. This means we are registered legally as a not-for-profit and that we are professionalising our work. There are LOTs of exciting developments bubbling away but this is an email for another time.

As loyal supporters of our work I wanted to give you the first opportunity to join our organisation as a non-executive Director/Board member.

Below is the officially blurb. If you'd like to find out more then simply email me:

seth@buddibench.org

Our work is gaining real traction and thriving and this is an opportunity for you to be part of this movement as offer even more: Creative Responses to Human Distress.

Do also check out of new, funky website which should give you more ideas as to why we offer much more than just buddi benches.

buddibench.org

Here's the Ad:

📣 We’re Recruiting Non-Executive Directors  

buddi Creatives Community Interest Company (CIC) (Umbrella Not-for-Profit Organisation including buddi bench Ltd & virtuallyseth.ai)

buddi Creatives CIC is growing — fast. Our mission is simple and ambitious:  

To reduce loneliness, strengthen human connection, and bring compassion back into public life.

We offer: Creative Responses to Human Distress.

We’re particularly focused on supporting those with mental health challenges or are seeking recovery from addiction issues.

Through our buddi benches (now in Tunbridge Wells, London and soon Edinburgh), community initiatives, creative wellbeing projects, events, digital resources, and our innovative AI companion virtuallyseth.ai, we’re building friendly, accessible spaces where people talk, connect and feel less alone.

We are now seeking Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help shape the next chapter of this rapidly expanding social-impact organisation.

✨ The Role  

As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide thoughtful guidance, strategic oversight, and supportive challenge to help ensure strong governance, ethical practice, and mission-focused growth.  

You’ll work closely with our Founder & CEO, Seth Hunter, contributing to:

• Strategic direction and long-term planning  

• Development of new benches, programmes, and partnerships  

• Oversight of governance, compliance, and CIC responsibilities  

• Financial stewardship and sustainability  

• Community engagement and public benefit  

• Ensuring that everything we do advances our mission: Creative responses to human distress

Time commitment: 2 - 4 hours per month, including a monthly Zoom meeting and light engagement via our Directors’ WhatsApp group chat and responding to occasional calls and emails.

The role is voluntary.

🌱 What We’re Looking For  

We welcome expressions of interest from people who are:

• Compassionate, reliable, and values-driven  

• Thoughtful communicators who enjoy collaboration  

• Committed to reducing loneliness and improving wellbeing  

• Able to provide strategic insight and supportive challenge  

• Guided by integrity, respect, and good governance  

Helpful (not essential) experience may include:  

Governance, finance, fundraising, mental health, addiction recovery, social care, digital content, community engagement, events, partnerships or charity/CIC leadership.

Above all: a warm heart and clear head.

💛 Why Join Us?  

This is a chance to help shape a unique social impact organisation with national and international potential - to join us at ground level. You will play a meaningful role in:

• Reducing loneliness across the UK & beyond

• Expanding a network of conversation-friendly benches  

• Supporting creative community-based wellbeing work  

• Developing innovative resources and events  

• Helping people feel seen, heard, and connected  

Small acts of kindness can change lives — and your leadership can help bring this mission to thousands more.

📨 How to Apply  

To express interest or request an informal chat, please message Seth Hunter directly here on LinkedIn or email:  

seth@buddibench.org

We would love to speak with you.

https://buddibench.org