We want Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.

We are seeking experienced and values-driven individuals to join our Board as Trustees.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• Fundraising and external affairs/communications
• Legal experience
• Lived and learned experience of asylum policy and support services
• Academia and research

We are looking for people who will contribute actively to our strategic direction, bring sound judgement and constructive challenge, and share our commitment to refugee rights and a fairer asylum system.

You do not need previous experience as a charity trustee. We value the contribution of different perspectives, experiences and networks, and particularly welcome applications from people whose voices and experiences are under-represented at Board level.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Are you a relationship-focused fundraising professional who wants to make a visible and lasting impact?

We are a dedicated team of seven making a profound difference to adults, families and children living with HIV and Hepatitis C across Edinburgh and Lothians. Through practical support, advocacy, social connection and community engagement, we help people live well and with dignity.

We are now looking for a Fundraising and Engagement Lead to help strengthen our fundraising and community engagement activity and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and colleagues across the organisation, you will help identify opportunities, secure funding, build relationships with supporters and partners, and raise awareness of Positive Help's work across the communities we serve.

This is a varied role where no two weeks are quite the same. One day you may be developing a trust application, strengthening a corporate partnership, or analysing fundraising performance and future opportunities. The next, you could be supporting a community fundraising initiative, coordinating volunteers, developing campaign content, or representing Positive Help at local events and meetings.

We are looking for someone who brings ideas, initiative and good judgement, enjoys building authentic relationships, and understands that successful fundraising is about much more than meeting this year's target. Alongside generating income today, you will help develop the partnerships, supporter relationships and opportunities that contribute to Positive Help's sustainability in the years ahead.

As part of a small organisation, your contribution will be visible. You'll have the opportunity to influence how we engage with supporters, communities and partners, while working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen our impact and reach.

If you're motivated by building meaningful relationships, creating opportunities, and helping a well-respected local charity thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Since 1996, Foundation Scotland has distributed significant funding to charities and community groups across the country, creating happier, fairer and more sustainable communities. We support philanthropists to help their personal giving make the most difference, work with donors to invest in community action, and work alongside communities to ensure that local funds are distributed by communities themselves. We also offer social investment opportunities to enable social enterprises, community organisations and charities to grow and deliver positive social impact. For a quick introduction to how we make a difference, watch our animation.

Foundation Scotland is looking for an interim Grants Assessor to join us on a six month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll review grant applications from charities and community organisations, explore the evidence behind each proposal and assess whether projects are well planned, financially sound and capable of creating meaningful impact.

You’ll balance careful analysis with clear communication, spend time examining budgets, governance and safeguarding information, speaking with applicants where further detail is needed, and producing concise assessment reports. Your evidence based recommendations will help ensure funding decisions are fair, consistent and focused on the needs of communities.

About the role

• Assessing grant applications consistently and proportionately, considering organisational strength, community need, project design and potential impact.
• Review budgets, governance, safeguarding and other due diligence information.
• Write clear assessment reports and make well-reasoned funding recommendations.
• Communicate professionally with applicants to clarify information and manage assessments to agreed timescales.

What you’ll bring

• Experience assessing funding applications, grants or similar decision-making processes.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence reviewing budgets and financial information.
• Excellent written communication, sound judgement and close attention to detail.
• An understanding of Scotland’s voluntary and community sector and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.

More information about the role can be found in the Grants Assessor Role.pdf profile.

If you are motivated by purposeful work and enjoy turning complex information into balanced decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, this is a six-month fixed-term contract position.

We can be flexible on hours and working pattern so please speak to us about what might suit you best.

Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.

We are looking for a grants and trusts fundraiser who can transform human stories into powerful funding proposals. Your work will directly secure a combination of project and unrestricted funding needed to keep our essential services sustainable.

In this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has at least 2 years experience in a grants and trusts fundraising role and a history of securing grant funding in excess of £200,000 annually.
• Has knowledge of the Scottish charity funding sector, full cost recovery and budget planning
• Can create compelling narratives that highlight the real experiences and needs of our community
• Can develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects to diversify project and unrestricted funding

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community

Working with us

• Office based in Govan with good public transport links
• Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review)
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
• Contractual sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Wellbeing activities
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

If you need support with your application, please contact:

recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

0141 445 3718

For informal enquiries:

Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community

Working with us

• Office based in Govan with good public transport links
• Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review)
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
• Contractual sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Wellbeing activities
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here: https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

If you need support with your application, please contact:

recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

0141 445 3718

For informal enquiries:

Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, campaign for the rights of people affected by dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

This is an exciting leadership role with a clear purpose: to grow, develop and improve Alzheimer Scotland’s community fundraising and events activity across Scotland. You will play a key role in delivering the Fundraising & Engagement strategy by supporting more individuals, groups, volunteers, local organisations, colleagues and communities to fundraise effectively for Alzheimer Scotland.

As Community and Events Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Alzheimer Scotland’s community fundraising and events channels. You will translate organisational and Fundraising & Engagement objectives into clear plans, budgets, KPIs, workplans and delivery priorities, ensuring community fundraising and events activity is well planned, well supported and focused on meaningful results.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team, line managing two Events Officers and a Community Officer. You will ensure community fundraising, third-party events, and Alzheimer Scotland-led events are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed objectives.

You will lead and grow community fundraising activity by individuals, groups, clubs, small businesses and community organisations. A key part of the role will be helping others to fundraise well: providing the tools, encouragement, expertise, stewardship and follow-up that enable supporters, volunteers, local teams and community groups to turn ideas and goodwill into successful fundraising activity.

You will lead the community and events aspects of national fundraising and engagement programmes, including Memory Walk, Tea & Blether and future initiatives. You will help increase community engagement, awareness and participation, while ensuring activity is delivered safely, consistently and with excellent supporter and volunteer stewardship.

Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising & Engagement, Communications and operational teams, you will support appropriate communications and promotional activity for Community & Events work, strengthen supporter journeys and help local service delivery teams identify and develop community fundraising opportunities in their areas.

You will oversee third-party events and associated supplier relationships, ensuring challenge events and externally organised opportunities are delivered safely, profitably and with excellent supporter stewardship. You will manage income and expenditure budgets, monitor performance and use data, insight and post-activity evaluation to improve effectiveness, supporter experience and return on investment.

This role combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.

What you’ll have

You will bring experience in one or more relevant fundraising channels, such as community fundraising, supporter-led fundraising, events or participation-based activity. More importantly, you will be able to demonstrate that you have led people or teams to deliver fundraising activity effectively, bringing sound judgement, a strong understanding of how fundraising works, and the knowledge of regulation, compliance and good practice needed to shape activity that is safe, appropriate and likely to succeed.

You will have experience of planning, delivering and evaluating community fundraising activity, events, campaigns or programmes, and be able to show how you have improved activity, strengthened participation and delivered measurable outcomes.

You will have demonstratable experience of enabling others to fundraise successfully, not just delivering activity yourself. You will be able to show how you have managed supporters, volunteers, colleagues, groups or local organisations to take ownership of fundraising activity, providing the guidance, resources, encouragement and follow-up needed to help them achieve good results.

You will be a strategic thinker who can turn organisational priorities into clear plans and practical actions. You will be confident leading teams, managing multiple workstreams and building productive relationships with colleagues, supporters, volunteers, suppliers, community groups and external partners.

You will have strong planning, analytical and commercial skills, with experience of working to budgets, targets, KPIs and delivery plans. You will be confident using data, insight and evaluation to improve activity, supporter engagement, volunteer participation and return on investment.

You will understand the importance of delivering fundraising activity safely and compliantly, with appropriate attention to fundraising regulation, relevant law, health and safety, data protection, financial controls, risk management and Alzheimer Scotland policies.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by helping people and communities support Alzheimer Scotland. You will bring energy, empathy, organisation and leadership to a role that strengthens community fundraising, events delivery, volunteer involvement and supporter engagement across Scotland.

About Ayrshire Cancer Support

We are here for anyone in Ayrshire affected by cancer, regardless of diagnosis, age, stage or level of need. We support people with their own diagnosis, the diagnosis of a loved one, or if they are bereaved by cancer. Our services are professional, individualised, holistic and comprehensive and include patient transport, counselling, complementary therapies, support for children and young people, wellbeing activities, and specialist information and support. As a self-funded local charity, we punch well above our weight and rely on the generosity of our supporters, partners, and community to continue delivering these vital services.

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ayrshire Cancer Support in a role that will make a real difference to people and families affected by cancer across Ayrshire. As our Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, you will help secure the vital funding that allows us to provide compassionate, practical and emotional support when people need it most. Working as part of a caring and committed team, you will build meaningful relationships with funders and tell the story of our work in a way that reflects the people, experiences and local communities at the heart of everything we do.

Full details of the role can be found within our Recruitment Pack which can be downloaded below.

Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness?

If so, apply now to join our Board of Trustees! Cyrenians is looking for new volunteer trustees, including a Treasurer, to help guide our work to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

Trustee role

This is an opportunity to use your insight, professional experience and personal perspective to support an organisation that works alongside people facing tough realities - from housing insecurity and poverty to conflict, isolation, addiction and barriers to employment. Our work is valued-led and relationship-based.

As a trustee, you will help set direction, support good decision-making and ensure Cyrenians continues to use its resources wisely and effectively.

You do not need previous board experience. We are interested in people who can think strategically, work collaboratively and bring curiosity, commitment and sound judgement. Some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:

·Digital strategy, including cybersecurity, data and AI

·Commercial expertise

·Strategic fundraising

·Finance

·Legal background

However, we also welcome applications from people who bring different skills and strengths.

Treasurer role

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong finance or accounting experience who wants to use their expertise for social good. You will play a central role in helping the Board understand Cyrenians’ financial position, make informed decisions and ensure our resources are used responsibly to support people facing tough realities across our communities.

As Treasurer, you will bring financial insight, constructive challenge and clear advice to Board discussions. Working alongside fellow trustees, the Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will help oversee budgets, accounts, controls, risk, sustainability and statutory reporting.

You do not need to have been a charity trustee before. What matters is that you can think strategically, communicate financial information clearly, work collaboratively and bring sound judgement.

Leisure & Culture Dundee (L&CD) is an independent Scottish charity that delivers many of Dundee's leisure, sport, library, cultural and heritage services on behalf of the city. From leisure centres and wellbeing programmes to museums, libraries, events and cultural venues, our services make a positive difference to the lives of millions of residents and visitors every year.

Guided by our values of service excellence, collaboration, innovation and inclusion, we are committed to creating a healthier, more connected and vibrant Dundee. As we deliver our Corporate Strategy 2025-2029, we are seeking two new independent Trustees to help shape the next chapter of our journey.

As a Trustee, you will play an important strategic role in supporting the governance, sustainability and long-term success of Leisure & Culture Dundee.

Working alongside fellow Trustees, elected members and the Senior Management Team, you will help shape organisational strategy, oversee performance and financial stewardship, ensure effective risk management and provide constructive challenge to support sound decision-making.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation that has a significant impact on communities across Dundee, while developing valuable Board-level experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The commitment averages circa one to two days per month and includes Board meetings, Committee participation, strategic planning activities and attendance at key organisational events. Appointments are for a six-year term commencing following the AGM in November 2026.

We are looking for people who are passionate about improving lives through leisure, sport, culture and learning, and who can bring fresh perspectives, strategic insight and strong professional judgement to our Board.

Previous Trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate leadership experience, sound decision-making skills and a commitment to good governance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Digital Leadership and Digital Transformation - experience using technology to improve services, accessibility, customer experience and organisational effectiveness.
• Income Generation and Diversification - experience in commercial growth, fundraising, partnerships, business development or creating sustainable income streams.

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills to an organisation at the heart of Dundee's communities while helping shape its future direction, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you well organised, great with people, and ready to put both behind a cause that changes lives?

If so this role could be for you!

About the service

Our Fundraising Team raises the voluntary income that allows Cyrenians to prevent homelessness and support people towards more stable futures. That income comes from individual donors, community groups, schools and businesses across Scotland, many who have stood with us for years.

The team is small, busy and collaborative, and works closely with colleagues in the marketing & communications team, and across our services. Every relationship we look after well helps to support the mission of Cyrenians, to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

About the role

The Fundraising Coordinator is the first person many of our supporters meet. You will hold the day to day tasks of supporter care and help grow our community fundraising, so that everyone who gives to Cyrenians feels thanked, informed and glad they did.

• Be the first point of contact for supporters, making sure enquiries are answered warmly and every gift is processed, recorded and acknowledged promptly.
• Look after an existing portfolio of fundraisers and help deliver a calendar of events, sponsored challenges and community talks.
• Keep our supporter records accurate and compliant, including Gift Aid declarations and consent, and support the team with reporting.

About you

We are looking for someone personable and highly organised, who takes care over the detail and enjoys being the friendly voice of an organisation.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, in writing, on the phone and face to face.
• Well organised, confident with IT and databases, and able to manage a varied workload to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a busy fundraising environment, with experience working with a supporter database an advantage.

How we’ll support you

You will join a supportive and motivated fundraising team, reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager, with regular support and supervision and a clear work plan to shape your first year.

You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About Cyrenians

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services. You can find out more about our values and our impact online.