The Marie Trust
The Marie Trust

Charity registered in Scotland SC040633

The Marie Trust is a frontline homeless service based in Glasgow city centre. In the past year 2,477 individuals presented to The Marie Trust for assistance. On an average day we can have up to 80 individuals presenting to the centre for advice and assistance, education and meals. The Marie Trust is a small but progressive organisation. We provide practical assistance and have a wide range of facilities; shower and laundry facilities, access to sleeping bags and survival kits, food parcels and clothing. We have a not for profit café service and a training kitchen which has gained the prestigious Healthy Living Plus Award. We are also an approved REHIS training centre and deliver our own in-house training for staff and volunteers. We have our own not for profit charity shop, a counselling service, a male health and wellbeing service, life skills program, dietician and an award winning skills development service which works in and alongside Glasgow colleges. Our crisis intervention service works with the most excluded individuals within society and provides a direct access to advice and assistance for individuals who struggle engaging with services.

Current vacancies

Trustee

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 31st December 2026

BECOME A TRUSTEE

Help transform lives. Help shape our future.

Make a lasting difference in tackling homelessness and poverty.

The Marie Trust supports people facing homelessness and poverty in Glasgow, helping them move towards stable accommodation and access the specialist support they need.

We are looking for committed, thoughtful people to join our Board of Trustees and guide our next chapter.

WE WOULD PARTICULARLY WELCOME EXPERIENCE IN

FINANCE & FUNDRAISING

Strengthening financial oversight and resources

LEGAL

Supporting sound governance and compliance

DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS

Helping us connect with our communities

HUMAN RESOURCES

Supporting people and organisational development

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

Help shape our long-term direction and strengthen Board oversight.

We also welcome experience in homelessness, housing and social care; lived experience of homelessness or poverty; and

partnership development.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Quarterly Board meetings, additional sub-committee meetings as required, and opportunities to engage with our services and events.

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