Angus Voice (AV) currently have the following vacancies on our Board of Directors:

• Treasurer

• General Board Members with experience of funding applications

Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is to build the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute to improving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma and discrimination.

Angus Voice invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters.

A combination of interpersonal abilities, organisational capabilities, and a deep understanding of fundraising principles is essential. Duties will include increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Angus Voice’s aims and values, including third sector and statutory services funding alongside individual and corporate supporter recruitment and development

We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to reducing inequality, isolation and stigma and have the following skills and expertise:

• Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)

• Law/HR

• Expertise by Experience

• Leadership/Governance

• Project Management

This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AV’s expenses policy. We are currently holding bi-monthly Board meetings in Angus but envisage, due to growth, there will be a mix of in person and remote meetings moving forward - so we would consider someone out with the local area taking on this role.

About FOSS

Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) is a Falkirk based befriending charity, registered in 2020, which helps newcomers to the Falkirk district to make use of the knowledge, networks and services they need to live full, self-determined lives.

We are now seeking to appoint up to three additional Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for people, with or without experience as Trustees, who are interested in a challenge and would like to help us to drive forward the many initiatives in our important work, making Falkirk a welcoming haven for newcomers. We are intent on building real diversity of background, interests and experience in the makeup of our Board of Trustees.

FOSS is a volunteer organisation, focussing on holistic support through providing material needs, befriending and other volunteer activities to a diverse community of newcomers of many nationalities and with wide ranging needs. The majority of our present work is in befriending refugees from Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong and in supporting people seeking asylum who are accommodated in Falkirk by the Home Office.

FOSS has grown rapidly and is a dynamic organisation. Those who depend on our support are often in very difficult circumstances. People who have been placed in Falkirk face additional challenges because our town does not have an established infrastructure of refugee charities. FOSS is the only local charity solely dedicated to refugee support.

The delivery of our services is provided by an excellent team of three part time staff and some thirty dedicated, registered volunteers

Our Trustees are volunteers and are expected to serve three years. They need to be committed people who, as Board Members, will be responsible for the governance of the charity, ensuring that we achieve our objectives by the proper use of the grants and donations on which we depend and who will help to drive forward our various initiatives.

Meetings are held (usually in person) every two months on a Monday evening in Falkirk. Where appropriate, Trustees can join online. Reasonable travel expenses are reimbursable.

More information is available on our website at fossfalkirk.org.uk This includes our founding documents; our Chair’s annual report and our accounts.

Trustee required to drive Strategic Marketing & Profile Raising for Amisfield Preservation Trust

Have you a track record in strategic marketing and a flair for elevating profiles? Amisfield Preservation Trust (Amisfield.org.uk), a registered charity which has restored and manages the UK’s largest volunteer-led walled garden as a community wellbeing resource for East Lothian, is looking for a trustee to join the Board and help raise our profile, increase our membership and visitor numbers, and underpin a sustainable funding model.

About Us- Based just outside Haddington in East Lothian, Amisfield Preservation Trust is dedicated to preserving and enhancing an eight-acre historic walled garden that offers a serene retreat and wellbeing resource to locals, volunteers and visitors alike.

The Role - As a Trustee with a strategic marketing focus, you will help:

• Shape Strategic Direction: Provide high-level insight into marketing, communications, and public engagement to elevate the Trust’s profile.

• Boost Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with key partners, donors, and the local community to strengthen our brand and secure our future.

• Drive Visibility: Develop and implement strategies that spotlight our unique story and community impact.

• Champion Innovation: Bring creative, out-of-the-box thinking to guide our messaging and broaden our reach in unprecedented ways.

Who We Are Looking For - We seek someone who:

• Has proven experience in strategic marketing, communications, or a related discipline.

• Has a track record of crafting narratives that resonate and build strong brand recognition.

• Is happy to contribute time and expertise in a non-paid trustee capacity.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a board of passionate, like-minded individuals.

Why Join Us? - This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark by helping ensure the long-term viability of the garden. Amisfield deserves to be more widely known and visited and to have long-term secure funding.

If you're ready to bring your strategic marketing prowess to a role that could make a deep, lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

RecoveryAyr is a grassroots, lived experience led charity, established in 2014, who support individuals and families affected by alcohol or drugs in South Ayrshire. We provide recreational and social activities which are inclusive and accessible, along with training and volunteering activities which support individual and whole family recovery from alcohol or drug use. We have over 100 members, 8 employees and over 40 volunteers. Our activities and developments are driven by our members, participants, volunteers, and staff. We have recently opened our own community venue in the heart of Ayr. Our ambitious project aims to bring together the wider community to create a family friendly venue, which offers social activities and events and is affordable for those on a low income.

Role

We are looking to strengthen our Board and are seeking to recruit a Trustee with experience of generating income through both grant fundraising and fundraising activities. The successful person will bring a strong understanding of fundraising regulation and governance, along with demonstratable experience in the fiend. You will play a lead role in supporting the charities fundraising strategy, ensuring that income generation is ethical, sustainable and aligned with our organisations values and goals. You may also be asked to represent the charity at external events, utilising networks to open new funding opportunities.

Time commitment

Our Trustees are encouraged to have an active role in our charity, beyond providing strategic direction at meetings. Our Board meets a 4 – 6 times per year, virtually or in person, and in addition holds two development workshops, including one with our staff team and / or members. Additional meetings are arranged to discuss grant applications or other matters as required. Trustee posts are not renumerated, but reasonable travel and other related expenses can be reimbursed.

Join Us as Chair of our Board – Make a Lasting Impact

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the Chair of the Board of Who Cares? Scotland, a mission-driven organisation dedicated to ensuring a lifetime of equality, respect and love for all Care Experienced people.

As Chair, you will guide our strategic direction, support and challenge the senior management team, and ensure effective governance as we continue to deepen our impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a charity at a pivotal stage, working alongside a committed and skilled Board and leadership team. At Who Cares? Scotland, we are deeply committed to placing the voice of Care Experienced people at the centre of everything we do. In line with this commitment, this role is open exclusively to candidates with care experience*

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience, specifically at charity trustee or non-exec director level
• Strategic thinker with strong governance and oversight skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Passion for improving outcomes for Care Experienced people
• A collaborative, inclusive approach to chairing meetings and building consensus

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dynamic, passionate Board and support a dedicated team Influence real, measurable change in people’s lives
• Bring your voice and values to an organisation that listens
• Expand your leadership portfolio in a meaningful, values-driven environment

Govan HELP has exciting development plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new Treasurer to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.

About Govan HELP

Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.

We offer five different services at Govan HELP: Family Support, Play Therapy, Adult Counselling, Training and Volunteering, and The Govan Pantry, providing a range of practical and therapeutic supports to children and families from the Govan area of the city (G51). We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.

We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to

alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes. Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.

More information on our services is available at govanhelp.org

Why become Treasurer at Govan HELP?

Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and directing how we’re run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees’ activities also include vetting and administering funding applications and representing the organisation at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.

As Treasurer, you will be the financial steward for Govan HELP, ensuring that our organisation’s financial resources are managed with integrity and transparency. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, you will provide guidance all aspects of business management and finance matters, and help steer our organisation toward sustainable growth. This is both a leadership and support role that requires strategic thinking, diligence, and a strong commitment to community values.

We are a registered charity, so all Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.

Are you eligible?

We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they have the skills and experience. For the Treasurer role specifically we welcome candidates with skills and experience in:

• Senior Financial Management roles
• Charity Finance
• Accountancy
• Financial Planning
• Capital funding/ project management

While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area.

Do you have an interest in the supply and provision of new homes, supporting communities, charity finance or charity governance? Do you want the opportunity to set strategy, improve your leadership skills, and make a difference to local communities? If you do, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

The Association owns and rents over 2,000 social rented homes in the Angus and Dundee area. We are a registered Charity regulated by both OSCR and the Scottish Housing Regulator and have a staff team of around 50.

Our Board of Management members are all volunteers and we value their time and commitment to deliver our aims. You will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from those with a diverse range of backgrounds and experience and we are particularly interested in people with the following skills. There is no requirement to have had any previous Board experience. What is important is that you have the drive and passion to make a difference and that you are prepared to contribute to discussions that enable positive and collective decision making. We would be interested applicants with experience or an interest in:

• construction, design and the built environment/asset management
• renewable technologies/net zero
• human resources and people management

Successful applicants will receive effective induction and will be supported to learn new skills. The Board meetings are usually held on Wednesday mornings. Our full Board of Management meets 6 times a year. We have 4 sub committees that meet quarterly for Finance, Audit & Risk, Service Delivery, Development and Remuneration. Typically, Board

members are on one of the sub committees making the commitment 10 meetings a year. Meetings are normally held in person in Arbroath however we can offer participation using Teams for members who cannot attend in person.