Govan HELP has exciting development plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new Treasurer to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.

About Govan HELP

Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.

We offer five different services at Govan HELP: Family Support, Play Therapy, Adult Counselling, Training and Volunteering, and The Govan Pantry, providing a range of practical and therapeutic supports to children and families from the Govan area of the city (G51). We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.

We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to

alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes. Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.

More information on our services is available at govanhelp.org

Why become Treasurer at Govan HELP?

Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and directing how we’re run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees’ activities also include vetting and administering funding applications and representing the organisation at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.

As Treasurer, you will be the financial steward for Govan HELP, ensuring that our organisation’s financial resources are managed with integrity and transparency. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, you will provide guidance all aspects of business management and finance matters, and help steer our organisation toward sustainable growth. This is both a leadership and support role that requires strategic thinking, diligence, and a strong commitment to community values.

We are a registered charity, so all Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.

Are you eligible?

We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they have the skills and experience. For the Treasurer role specifically we welcome candidates with skills and experience in:

• Senior Financial Management roles
• Charity Finance
• Accountancy
• Financial Planning
• Capital funding/ project management

While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area.

We are a growing place-based family support charity, established in 1996, that aims to improve the opportunities and outcomes for vulnerable children and families living within the Govan area. We offer a range of integrated, early intervention services to support children and families who are experiencing cumulative and chronic adversity.

We are looking for an Operations and Performance Manager to join our growing multi-disciplinary team to support both management and operational functions of the organisation.

We are looking for someone that has gained relevant experience in managing both operations and performance within a similar third sector or public sector organisation. The postholder will be expected to manage a busy and varied workload, have excellent communication skills and a positive friendly approach aligned with Govan HELP values.

The Operations and Performance Manager will ensure the efficiency, impact, and sustainability of our services. You will lead on performance improvement, data monitoring, and impact reporting to help Govan HELP demonstrate value, drive continuous improvement, and make informed strategic decisions.

Govan HELP has exciting plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new trustees to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.

About Govan HELP

Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.

We offer five different services at Govan HELP: Family Support, Play Therapy, Training and Volunteering, Adult Counselling and our most recent development, The Govan Pantry, which has evolved from a food bank project set up in response to the pandemic. We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.

We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes.

Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.

More information on our services is available as govanhelp.org

Why become a Trustee at Govan HELP?

Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and supporting the Executive team. Trustees’ activities also include vetting funding applications, attending board meetings (currently four per year) and representing us at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.

We are a registered charity, so Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.

Are you eligible?

We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they will add value to the charity. The role of a Trustee demands commitment, but it’s also stimulating and very rewarding!

We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join the Board at Govan HELP. In particular, we are looking for people with the following knowledge and experience:

• Advocacy or campaigning
• Finance
• Counselling, clinical, or other therapeutic practitioner roles
• Children and family support services

While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area.

We are also currently recruiting for a Treasurer – please see separate recruitment listing on Goodmoves.

Trustee Information Session

We will be hosting an information session at the Govan Pantry on Tuesday 12 August, 5pm - 7pm. Govan HELP trustees and staff will be there to chat, and you can ask questions in an informal environment. Snacks and childcare will be provided. This session is open to everyone, and you can drop-in at any point with no commitment to joining the board.