Could you help guide one of the UK’s top Students’ Unions?

Strath Union – the Students’ Union at the University of Strathclyde – is looking for an External Trustee with finance expertise to join our Board.

Recently ranked 4th in the UK in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) and one of the top Students’ Unions in Scotland, Strath Union plays a vital role in supporting and representing more than 25,000 students.

We’re looking for someone with experience in finance, accountancy, audit or risk who would like to use their expertise to support a student-led charity and help guide our long-term financial sustainability.

As an External Trustee you’ll work alongside fellow trustees and the Senior Management Team to:

• Provide financial insight and oversight
• Support strong governance and strategic decision-making
• Help ensure the Union continues to thrive for future students

This is a voluntary role and a great opportunity to contribute your skills while making a meaningful impact on the student experience.

Meetings take place in Glasgow with hybrid options available.

If you’d like to support students and help shape the future of Strath Union, we’d love to hear from you.

Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre is a registered charity and social enterprise for the exploration and promotion of Chinese culture and has an excellent reputation for delivering original and inspiring creative experiences, cultural events and workshops to community groups, public institutions and arts audiences around Scotland.

We are currently looking to appoint a Treasurer to join our small Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for managing all financial matters on behalf of our organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. It will also be the responsibility of the Treasurer to report the financial position at the board meetings. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.

All Trustees are required to attend monthly board meetings, either at our office located in the heart of Glasgow city centre or via Zoom. In addition, we ask Trustees to attend our annual board development day, important meetings with stakeholders and some events and projects, where possible. As Ricefield Arts is a social enterprise, the role also involves serving as our Board of Directors.

Please note that this is a voluntary role. Neither the Trustees nor Board of Directors receive any remuneration, however, travel expenses incurred in carrying out board duties will be fully reimbursed.

Other than the Treasurer, we also wish to appoint additional Trustee(s) with community engagement or cultural events management experience to serve our Board. Please check our website for more information.

We are delighted to announce that the Board of YouthLink Scotland is recruiting a new independent Chair to succeed Angela Leitch CBE, who stepped down in November 2025 after three years in post. Find out more and nominate a suitable candidate by 1st March.

At our AGM on 26th November 2025, Bill Stevenson was appointed as Interim Chairperson replacing Angela and we are thankful that he has taken on this extra responsibility on the board during this period of recruitment.

A sub-group of the Board has met to review the recruitment process for a new Chair, in line with our Memorandum and Articles of Association. We are now seeking your support to nominate an independent Chair. This person will be someone not currently employed within the youth work sector, but who brings the skills, experience and strategic fit needed to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

This is an important appointment for YouthLink Scotland and our members, as we continue our role as the national intermediary for youth work. We will also be seeking to co-opt one or two additional Board members during this period, and it is therefore vital that we attract people with a strong track record, high standing, an appropriate public profile, and a genuine commitment to our mission.

As a national charity this role is not remunerated, but expenses incurred in supporting the role will be covered.

We are currently looking for TRUSTEES of all backgrounds who have a passion for helping to make a positive difference to the lives of adults who have been in care.

Who we are

The Rees Foundation is a national charity based in Worcestershire that seeks to support adults who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care. Our focus is on the reality of many people’s transitions from being in care and moving into adult life, and the ongoing impact that care experience can have on a person's ability to reach their full potential.

Rees is resolute that care shouldn’t stop at 18, 21, or 25 years, it’s lifelong, and someone should be there to care. We listen, offer practical and emotional help, and we develop projects that really make a positive difference.

The role

The role of a Trustee is to ensure that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values. The Board of Trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Our Board currently comprises members with a variety of skills in social care, strategic planning, finance and business.

As we have recently extended our registration to operate in Scotland, we are particularly keen to strengthen Scottish representation on our Board. We would welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience or professional understanding of the Scottish charity governance framework and OSCR regulations.
• Knowledge of the Scottish care system, including transitions, aftercare, or leaving-care support in a Scottish context.
• Connections to communities or organisations across Scotland that can help us better serve care-experienced adults in the region.

We would especially welcome applications from people who have professional knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Finance (management accounting)
• Digital systems
• Fundraising
• Lived experience of being in care

We are also keen to increase diversity within the Board. We particularly welcome those from an ethnic minority background, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and younger people, as these are currently under-represented on our Board.

Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking a dedicated individual to strengthen our Board with additional skills and experience, particularly those with a background in care services, housing and asset management.

Our Board meetings are on a Wednesday evening and are held 6 times a year. Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days per year.

Board positions are voluntary with reimbursement for reasonable expenses. The role offers opportunity to contribute your skills, experience, and perspective in a meaningful way. Training is provided based on members’ experience and development needs.

For an information pack, please visit our website.

If you think you could apply your skills and experience to make a positive contribution to the on-going success of Blackwood, to arrange an informal chat with the Chair contact us on governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk or call 0131 317 7227.

Good Food Scotland is looking for new Trustees to join the Board as the organisation moves into its next stage.

Across Glasgow we run nine community food shops, employ 19 staff and spend more than £350,000 each year on food for our members. The scale of the work is significant and it reflects the scale of the challenge facing many households across the city.

Most of our shops are based in communities experiencing some of the highest levels of deprivation in Scotland, including areas ranked among the most deprived on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. In many of these neighbourhoods access to affordable, healthy food is limited, while wider pressures around housing costs, debt, energy bills and low income continue to shape everyday life for many families.

Food poverty rarely exists on its own. More often it reflects wider poverty and inequality. Our approach starts with food, but it does not stop there.

Food is often the reason someone first walks through the door. After that, the aim is to make sure people can access the wider support that helps them feel more secure, more connected and better able to cope with the pressures they are facing.

Our shops provide access to affordable, nutritious food and they also act as community spaces where people can meet others, find advice and connect with local support. We work alongside partners such as Govan Law Centre, One Parent Families Scotland and energy advice services, while the shops themselves are delivered in partnership with housing associations including Wheatley Group, Linthouse Housing Association, Sanctuary Scotland and Southside Housing Association. Through these partnerships members can access help with issues that often sit behind food poverty in the first place.

Until now the work has been delivered as part of the Feeding Britain network. We are now establishing Good Food Scotland as an independent Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, while continuing to work closely with Feeding Britain as a partner. This is an important step for the organisation, and it brings an opportunity to strengthen governance and shape how the charity develops over the coming years.

Our ambition is to build a model that is financially sustainable and capable of growing into other communities across Scotland.

About the role

Trustees play an important part in guiding the organisation and making sure it remains well run and focused on the communities it exists to serve. The Board works closely with the leadership team, offering support, challenge and oversight, helping shape the longer term direction of the charity while making sure strong governance and financial responsibility remain in place.

What we are looking for

As the organisation continues to grow we are particularly keen to hear from people who bring experience in one or more of the following areas.

Commercial retail experience, particularly where you understand how multi site operations work in practice and where improvements to systems, stock management or logistics could strengthen how the shops run.

Finance or accounting experience, ideally someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer and help the Board maintain strong financial oversight.

Legal experience, helping ensure the charity meets its responsibilities and operates within the appropriate governance framework.

Previous board experience can be helpful but it is not essential. Practical knowledge, sound judgement and a willingness to contribute are just as important. We would also welcome interest from people whose lived experience reflects the communities we work alongside.

Why join the Board

Good Food Scotland is already working at scale across Glasgow and making a real difference in communities that face some of the toughest economic pressures in the country. Joining the Board offers the opportunity to contribute to work that is practical, community rooted and focused on long term change.

For those with relevant experience it is also a chance to help shape the organisation as it establishes itself as an independent charity and looks at how the model can grow into other communities.

Time commitment

Trustees attend quarterly board meetings, with occasional input between meetings when needed. Meetings may take place more regularly over the next 12months, with Trustees able to attend in person in Glasgow or online.

If you are interested in using your experience to support communities across Glasgow and help shape the future direction of Good Food Scotland, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About Intercultural Youth Scotland

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) was founded in 2019 in response to the need for safe spaces where young people could connect, share experiences, and drive meaningful change. Every programme and service we offer has been shaped directly by the voices of the young people we support. What began with a focus on Youth Work has grown to include Education, Advocacy, Employability, and a pioneering Mental Health Service, each designed with the lived experiences of Scotland’s young Black people and young People of Colour at its core.

We are dedicated to amplifying youth voices, challenging systemic racism, and creating spaces where young people feel safe, heard, and empowered.

Our approach is not about ticking boxes - it’s about real change. We don’t do surface-level diversity initiatives. We work directly with young people to dismantle barriers in education, employment, policy, and youth work.

Our work is driven by lived experience, ensuring that the voices of young people not just included but are leading the conversation.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees to provide strategic oversight and ensure the voices of BPOC young people remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Financial Oversight/Accountancy: Supporting our long-term sustainability.

• Public Policy & Advocacy: Helping us navigate the Scottish political landscape.

• Lived Experience: We strongly encourage young BPOC leaders and those with lived experience of the barriers our community faces to apply.

However, we welcome interest from people of all backgrounds. Different perspectives strengthen our governance, and your experience may be exactly what we need.

Your Commitment

• Quarterly Board meetings (held in Edinburgh/Hybrid).

• Occasional participation in sub-committees or strategic planning days.

• A commitment to the principles of anti-racism and youth empowerment.

Braeburn Home – A Care Home for Life

We are recruiting volunteers to join our board of trustees. Braeburn Home is a small and unique care home, situated in a quiet residential area in the heart of Inverleith, Edinburgh. We are a private home providing residential, nursing and respite care to older adults.

We are a friendly, dynamic team of Trustees, looking to speak to interested parties that can be either experienced or someone seeking their first opportunity to enhance their skills in a charity board setting.

We are ideally looking for someone who has an understanding of the health and social care sector but this is not essential. Persons with skills in either finance/accounting; nursing, social work/ relevant health care, IT or HR are particularly welcome.

The minimum time commitment includes attending monthly board meetings (approx. 3 hours), but we are hopeful you will use your expertise to further support our senior management on an occasional basis, co-leading on specific projects.

Lead the change you want to see

Set the agenda for community action on climate change

FEL is the Scottish environmental charity that’s changing our world for the better, project by project.

We believe that powerful change can be simple to make.

From e-bike libraries to vertical gardens, we bring innovative solutions that combine the latest technology with a hands-on approach. By working with communities, we show people how to make everyday improvements that help them, their neighbours, and the planet.

Now we’re looking for the best people to keep us striding in the right direction.

Could you be an FEL Trustee?

We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape FEL’s long-term direction.

If you care about community-led climate action, can think strategically, and are willing to offer constructive challenge and support, this could be a meaningful role for you.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Digital and technology
• Impact and evaluation
• Finance
• HR and organisational development
• Community sports, education or youth engagement
• Community or sustainable energy
• Equality, diversity and inclusion

However, we welcome interest from people of all backgrounds. Different perspectives strengthen our governance, and your experience may be exactly what we need.

We are especially keen to diversify our Board in terms of age, background and lived experience. We encourage applications from younger people, individuals from ethnic minority communities, and anyone who has participated in or benefited from FEL’s work.

Previous Board experience is not essential. We provide induction, mentoring and ongoing support to help you contribute with confidence.

FEL is a registered charity committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

What’s involved?

FEL Trustees play an important role in setting our strategic goals and in making sure we have the structure and resources to achieve them. They promote and represent our vision, mission and values. They agree the policies and procedures through which we work and offer support and advice to the FEL board, staff and volunteers. They make sure we’re monitoring and reporting on what we do correctly, that we comply with regulations, meet our legal obligations and manage our finances properly.

Above all, our Trustees use their skills, knowledge and experience to help our Board make the right decisions that will keep us changing our world for the better. Project by project.

Sunny Govan Community Radio is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors.

Our current Treasurer is stepping down due to work commitments, and we are now looking for an individual with financial experience to help oversee the financial management and governance of the charity.

About Sunny Govan

Sunny Govan is a well-established community radio station and registered charity based in Govan, Glasgow. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to amplifying local voices, supporting grassroots talent, and delivering creative projects that bring people together.

Role of the Treasurer

The Treasurer plays a key role on our Board by:

• Monitoring the financial health of the organisation.
• Ensuring proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
• Working with staff and directors to review budgets, accounts, and financial plans.
• Providing advice and assurance on financial matters to the Board.
• Supporting compliance with OSCR and other regulatory requirements.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience in finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping.
• An understanding of charity finance (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to commit a few hours each month to Board meetings and financial oversight.
• A genuine interest in community development, broadcasting, or the arts.

What we offer

This is a voluntary position, but it provides:

• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to a respected community organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and financial management.
• The chance to use your professional skills to support positive social impact.