Trustees

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO aims to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals using surplus food and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement. Established in 2020 we have provided over 2 million meals.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking to recruit a Treasurer who will contribute their energy, enthusiasm and expertise to our organisation. Prior experience as a Trustee is not necessary. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in people’s lives by supporting an essential service in Edinburgh.

Treasurer Trustee:

We are seeking a candidate who is either a qualified accountant or has substantive accounting expertise, preferably with knowledge of the third sector. Ideally the postholder will have the capacity to work closely with the Executive Team in order to ensure the Board is fully conversant in ongoing matters of finance.

About Empty Kitchens Full Hearts

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO aims to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals -made using surplus food - and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement. Established in 2020, we have provided over 2 million meals to those in need. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is led by a dedicated and passionate board of trustees who are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this board and make a real difference to people across Edinburgh.

About the role

Our Trustees support all aspects of our work, with the aim of providing strategic support, governance and assurance that enables us to continue to deliver our core services. They are there to lead, control and supervise the organisation’s activities.

The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of 1-2 days a month. There will be a requirement to attend our quarterly board meetings and participate in ad hoc working groups. If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Empty Kitchens Full Hearts mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, we would love to hear from you.

What we Offer

• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on food poverty and community well-being.
• A chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
• The satisfaction of contributing to a cause you believe in.
• A commitment to your professional development and a supportive Board environment.

Ways of Working:

• Trustees will leverage their networks, knowledge and experience to support Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, particularly in areas such as food insecurity and fundraising.
• Trustees are encouraged to volunteer with the charity in roles such as kitchen assistant, packing and delivery of food.
• Trustees are required to attend a minimum of 4 Board meetings a year and should also be willing to sit on working groups as required.
• Meetings are typically 2 hours in duration and are set out up to 12 months in advance. Board meetings are mainly in person at our premises in Granton, but may occasionally be held online.
• Trustees will build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.