Royal Society for Home Support
Royal Society for Home Support

Charity registered in Scotland SC004365

The Society aims to give assistance to persons (normally under retirement age at the time of application) who are no longer able to work on account of having an incurable illness. An allowance is given quarterly to assist in providing extra help. The Society, however, is not in a position to consider isolated requests to meet single emergencies.

Current vacancies

Trustees

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 6th April 2026

The Society provides financial support to people in their homes who are unable to work because of long term medical conditions. We have charitable status and manage Trust funds of over £5m which are used to provide grants and annuities.

We wish to appoint additional Trustees who will play an important role in leadership of the Society, setting its strategy and priorities and ensuring good governance.

The Society was established in 1805 and an updated Royal Charter was approved by the King in 2024 confirming our continuing mission of Home Support.

We will consider all applications and to maintain a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and we are particularly interested in applications from individuals with any one of the following backgrounds:

  • Community experience of long-term medical conditions including healthcare and social welfare backgrounds.
  • Lived experience of long-term medical conditions either personal or as a carer
  • Business and financial experience

We also particularly welcome applications from people of working age as this group is currently under-represented on our Board.

This is a voluntary role so not remunerated. Reasonable expenses may be paid in accordance with the Society’s policies.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please email SM-Charity@azets.co.uk with your contact details and we will be in touch to arrange a time to have an informal chat by telephone.

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