Looking to broaden your board-level experience and make a real impact?
Clyde Scouts is recruiting a new Chair of the Trustee Board.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the governance of one of Scotland's largest Scout charities while developing experience in:
Ideal for experienced leaders, aspiring Non-Executive Directors, trustees, or professionals looking to strengthen their portfolio career.
Most importantly, you'll help shape opportunities for thousands of young people across the Clyde region.
* Join Our Board of Trustees – Visualise Scotland *
Are you passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and making a real difference in people’s lives?
Visualise Scotland is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
We are a Scottish charity in Edinburgh East Lothian, providing high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional support needs. Our mission is to empower people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in providing strategic oversight, guidance, and governance to ensure that Visualise Scotland continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
Previous board experience is welcome but not essential — we value enthusiasm, integrity and a genuine commitment to our mission above all else.
We Welcome Diverse Voices
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences — particularly those who reflect the communities we support. Visit our website for more information: visualise.org.uk
Help Shape the Future for Young People in Scotland
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people? Would you like to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of an ambitious, award-winning charity?
One Community Scotland is looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the organisation through its next exciting stage of development.
Whether you have served on a charity board before or this would be your first trustee role, we would love to hear from you. We provide full information, ongoing support and governance training to help every trustee succeed.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience or knowledge in Human Resources *(HR) to strengthen the skills of our Board. However, we also welcome applications from people with expertise in organisation development, research, education, communications, digital technology, fundraising, marketing or the wider third sector.
About One Community Scotland
One Community Scotland is an award-winning, youth-led charity that supports young people aged 14-24 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, with a particular focus on those settling as New Scots in Scotland.
We believe every young person should have the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Working alongside young people, families and communities, we help remove barriers to inclusion and create opportunities that enable young people to thrive.
Our programmes support young people to:
· Overcome language barriers and build confidence.
· Develop financial literacy and life skills.
· Understand the Scottish education, employment and legal systems.
· Gain work experience, volunteering and apprenticeship opportunities
· Access First Aid and Mental Health Awareness training.
· Build positive relationships, resilience and a sense of belonging.
· Develop the skills and confidence to participate fully in their communities.
Our work is grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centred and wellbeing -focused approach, recognising the strengths, experiences and aspirations of every young person we support.
By working in partnership with young people, families, schools, employers and community organisations, we help create pathways to education, employment, personal development and active citizenship, contributing to stronger, safer and more inclusive communities across Scotland.
Our Mission
To empower and support young people in Scotland, particularly those who are new to the country, by providing a welcoming community, mentorship and resources that help them overcome challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Through inclusivity, collaboration and guidance, we create pathways towards positive sustainable futures.
The Role
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of One Community Scotland.
Working collectively, trustees ensure the charity remains focused on its charitable purposes, complies with the requirements of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), and continues to provide effective support for young people and their families.
Our Board works closely with a dedicated and experience staff team, providing support, challenge and strategic guidance while ensuring good governance and accountability.
We’re Looking for People Who:
We are looking for Trustees who will bring enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine willingness to actively contribute to the work and development of One Community Scotland.
A key attribute for us is being a keen and active contributor. Being a Trustee is more than attending Board meetings. We are looking for people who are willing to engage with the organisation, participate in discussions, ask questions, contribute ideas, share their knowledge and experience, and play an active role in helping us achieve our strategic aims.
You will ideally:
· Share our passion for supporting young people and creating positive change.
· Can think strategically and contribute to good decision-making,
· Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
· Are committed to equality, inclusion and community empowerment.
· Can act with integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
· Are willing to share their skills and experience to help the organisation grow
Experience in Human Resources would be particularly valuable, but enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to contribute are just as important.
No Previous Trustee Experience?
Many of our current trustees joined the Board without previous governance experience.
We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our Board, and we welcome applications from people who may be taking on a trustee role for the first time.
Access to governance training, and ongoing mentoring will be provided, ensuring you have the knowledge and confident to fulfil the role effectively.
You do not need to have all the answers. What matters is that you are willing to listen, learn, contribute and work collectively with other Trustees and the staff team.
Why Join Us?
As a trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to:
· Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people
· Help shape the strategic direction of an award-winning youth-led charity.
· Develop your leadership and governance experience.
· Work alongside an experience, passionate and supportive Board.
· Contribute to building safer, stronger and more inclusive communities across Scotland.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
One Community Scotland is fully committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of our Board.
We Actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals with lived experience and those currently underrepresented on charity boards.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for over 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.
These services together with our national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
About the Role
SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. Providing access to 24Hour support 7 days a week .The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy), and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support. We also provide a bespoke outreach Service.
You will be required to work at both locations and provide outreach support. You should be able to provide direct support to individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills, increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence. This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the possible outcomes/ consequences and make an informed choice based on this.
What we are looking for
You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable but not essential as is experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions. This role involves shift working, including evening’s weekends and sleepovers and participating in an on Call Rota.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.
Some of our benefits include;
• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities,
• access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
Break the Silence is a registered charity in Scotland and a company limited by guarantee. We make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. We are a centre of excellence, offering a professional counselling service, accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. We follow the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.
About the role
We seek people to support the existing board and staff team in evolving the charity further. Having recently reviewed the skillset of the existing board, we especially welcome people with experience of Digital, IT systems and Finance.
Board meetings are held online quarterly lasting 2.5hs/meeting and some additional time is required outside meeting times to read board papers, where invited, to attend in-person events or training, or where there is voluntary participation in additional board sub group activities. Trustees need not be local and remote trustees are welcome given the online meeting format.
Trustee appointments are for a three year period, renewable thereafter in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
We seek applicants who understand the community we serve and we value the diversity of opinion, thought and experience new board members can bring. Key responsibilities include; strategic oversight, financial governance, and safeguarding responsibilities. For more information on the duties of a charity trustee, please visit: OSCR | Charity trustee duties
About you
This role may appeal to those wishing to volunteer as a trustee for the first time, or to an experienced trustee seeking a new challenge. A full induction will be provided to include training in trauma and safeguarding.
It is important that potential candidates share our values of being compassionate and collaborative, effective and knowledgeable in supporting those affected by childhood sexual trauma and support the charity’s vision to influence and inform within the sector.
This post is unremunerated and PVG is required as this is considered a regulated role. In addition, we must comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. Within section 69 of the 2005 Act amended by the 2023 Act, there is specific criteria which disqualifies an individual from acting as a charity trustee. A full list of criteria is given here: OSCR | Annex 1: Criteria for disqualification. All candidates must meet eligibility requirements.
We are a registered disability confident employer and will be flexible throughout the recruitment process and welcome the opportunity to discuss alternative application methods/interview formats.
Organisational Profile
Transform Forth Valley is a Scottish registered charity and company limited by guarantee (SC033772), providing a wide range of services to support individuals and families experiencing inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.
Since 2007 we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities to improve wellbeing, reduce inequality and create opportunities for sustainable change. Our person-centred approach recognises that challenges such as substance use, poor health, financial hardship, housing instability and social exclusion are often interconnected and require holistic support.
Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live more fulfilled lives. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and achieve sustainable change.
Vision Statement
A Scotland that is healthy, inclusive, and free from inequality, trauma, and addiction. Where everyone thrives, reaches their full potential, has a safe place to call home, and can lead long, happy, fulfilling lives.
Mission Statement
Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live a more fulfilled life. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and to achieve sustainable change.
Core Values
Compassion • Inclusion • Respect • Partnership
You can find out more about Transform Forth Valley here: transformfv.org.uk.
Role Profile
Transform Forth Valley is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of a charity that supports individuals and families affected by inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.
As a Trustee, you will play an important role in the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, helping to ensure that Transform Forth Valley continues to deliver high-quality services, remains financially sustainable and meets its charitable objectives.
We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience. Previous Board experience is not essential, and we would encourage applications from people who are committed to our values and passionate about making a positive difference within local communities.
Trustees contribute to:
• Setting and maintaining the charity's vision, mission and values.
• Supporting strategic planning and organisational development.
• Monitoring performance and managing risk.
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance and accountability.
• Supporting the financial stewardship of the organisation.
• Acting as ambassadors for Transform Forth Valley.
Board meetings are normally held every six weeks via Microsoft Teams, with occasional in-person meetings and events across Forth Valley. Full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policies.
We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Whether you have previous Trustee experience or are considering your first Board role, we would be pleased to hear from you. We are looking for people who share our values, can think strategically, and are committed to supporting the continued development of Transform Forth Valley.