Charity registered in Scotland SC043508
Future Woodlands Scotland is a charity working to create a Scotland where people and nature thrive.
Founded in 2012 to fund innovative thinking for trees and native woodlands, we’ve grown to offer programmes that help farmers and landowners plant or restore native woodlands. Today, our work spans rural and urban spaces, from research to action. Through the power of trees, we believe we can create lasting change for Scotland.
Our vision is a Scotland where trees and native woodlands are thriving for our wildlife, communities and climate.
Our mission is to protect, create and restore woodlands. We do this by building skills, sharing knowledge, and transforming urban and rural landscapes through meaningful partnerships.
Since 2012, we’ve grown from supporting research into native woodlands to leading national programmes that restore ancient woods, grow skills, support local nurseries, and bring trees into everyday spaces.
Use your financial expertise to support Scotland’s trees and native woodlands
Future Woodlands Scotland is looking for a Finance Trustee to join our Board and help guide the organisation through its next phase of growth.
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in tackling the climate crisis and restoring Scotland’s landscapes, supporting work that spans from urban forestry to the recovery of native woodlands.
About the role
Maintaining robust finances and the astute management of our funding is an essential part of our charitable impact in the field. As Finance Trustee, you’ll help ensure the charity remains financially strong, well-governed and sustainable, bringing your expertise to support strategic decision-making and long-term impact.
What you’ll bring
- Professional experience in finance (e.g. accountancy, audit, financial management)
- A strategic mindset and sound judgement
- The ability to contribute effectively at Board level
You don’t need previous Trustee experience, and an environmental background is welcome but not essential.
What you’ll gain
- The chance to shape a growing, ambitious environmental charity
- Experience of operating at Board level
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference for nature and communities across Scotland
Time commitment
- Two online meetings per year (approx. two hours)
- Two in-person meetings per year
- Finance and Audit Committee (approx. two hours four times a year)