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Make a Difference for people bereaved by murder culpable homicide & suicide
PETAL Support is seeking dedicated and values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the future of our work supporting people bereaved by murder, culpable homicide & suicide throughout Scotland
As a Board Member, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and governance for the charity
- Ensure the organisation remains financially sound, ethical, and sustainable
- Act as an ambassador for the charity and its mission
- Contribute to key decisions that impact people bereaved by murder & suicide
This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with skills or experience in:
- Finance or accounting
- Legal or governance
- Health and social care
- Lived experience of murder & suicide
- Fundraising, communications, or digital
- HR, people management, or organisational development
- Younger people & children
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences.
Time Commitment
Approximately 5 board meetings per year, plus occasional sub-committee or development sessions.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those bereaved by murder & suicide
- Develop board-level and leadership experience
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
- Contribute to positive change
Who We are
PETAL Support is a registered charity for those bereaved by murder, culpable homicide and suicide living in Scotland. Founded in 1994 PETAL Support provides practical and emotional support, advocacy, support and counselling for the families, friends, children and young people of murder, culpable homicide and suicide victims.
Support includes:
- A range of Face-to-Face therapeutic counselling including CBT & EMDR
- Clinical Aromatherapy
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Group work
- Fundraising Events
- Social Interaction