We are fortunate to have a fantastic Board of Trustees. They play a crucial role in determining the direction and tenor of our work. We would be unable to operate without their willingness to face challenges, their courage in making difficult decisions, and their unwavering dedication to the staff team and the families we support.

Join our board and help shape our future.

We are currently seeking new Trustees to share with us their experience, talents, and passions. We are particularly interested in those with experience in:

• Finance or accountancy
• Business or leadership
• Public or third sector services
• Marketing, communications, or fundraising
• Lived experience as a parent or carer

Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.

This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.

About Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.

Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking

Skills and attributes

• Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
• A compassionate and values-led approach
• Understanding of person-centred support for victims
• A collaborative and co-creative style of working
• Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.

As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.

We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.

The Women’s Support Project (WSP) is a national organisation based in Glasgow. We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to support those affected by this.

The WSP adopts a feminist ethos and principles in all its activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male VAWG are addressed. The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG.

Our priority areas of focus are:

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation (including women involved in selling or exchanging sex);
• Racially minoritised women’s experiences of VAWG (including FGM and ritual practices);
• Technologically facilitated harm.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and levels of experience, whilst at this point we have particular interest in hearing from people who have experience in the following areas:

• Finance.
• Fund raising/Income generation
• Migration / immigration

We would be keen to hear from people who have lived experience of any of the issues our work covers.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plans.
• Ensure the charity is operating within its legal and financial requirements.
• Support and guide the charity's leadership team, offering advice and expertise.
• Attend regular board meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the Women’s Support Project.

By joining the Board of Trustees, you will gain valuable governance experience, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Experience required

As a trustee, you should have:

• A commitment to the mission and values of The Women’s Support Project.
• Experience or interest in charity governance, finance, HR, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to dedicate time to attend meetings and engage with charity activities.
• Previous experience as a trustee is beneficial but not essential.

This opportunity is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Travel details

Meetings are normally held on Zoom with some face to face meetings in the WSP Office in Central Glasgow.

Expenses

The position Is not paid but reasonable expenses will be covered.

Training details

Trustees will be given an induction to the charity and board, and will have ongoing support from the chair and other board members.

Restrictions

Minimum age:18

PVG certificate required

JOIN OUR BOARD: Become a Driving Force Trustee

Could YOU be the Driving Force for our community?

About The Driving Force

For20 years, The Driving Force has been a lifeline for cancer patients in Denny, Bonnybridge and Banknock. We provideFREE transportto vital treatment appointments for those who need it most.

Our Impact:

• 20 years of continuous community service
• Hundreds of cancer patients supported
• Thousands of journeys to life-saving appointments
• 100% volunteer-driven organisation

Every journey we provide is one more chance for someone to access the treatment that could save their life.Now we need more strategic leaders to help us drive our mission forward.

Why Become a Trustee?

Being a trustee isn't just about attending meetings – it's about making a real difference at a strategic level. You'll help shape the future of a charity that directly saves lives in your community.

What You'll Gain:

·Personal satisfaction of creating strategic community impact

·Development of governance and leadership skills

·Networking with other passionate community leaders

·Insight into charity sector operations and best practices

·The knowledge that your decisions help cancer patients access life-saving treatment

·Being part of something meaningful beyond your day job

What is a Trustee?

In simple terms:Trustees are the guardians of our charity – ensuring we stay true to our mission of helping cancer patients access treatment while managing our resources responsibly and planning for sustainable growth.

The legal bit:Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They exercise their powers and duties with care, always acting in the charity's best interests, ensuring compliance with charity law and our governing document.

You'll be part of a supportive boardworking collaboratively to govern The Driving Force effectively.

Time Commitment

We respect that trustees are volunteers with busy lives. Here's what we ask:

Core Commitment:

• 5-6 board meetingsper year (approximately 1 1/2 hours each, scheduled in advance)
• Occasional email/phone consultations(1-2 hours per month)
• Annual strategic planning session(half day)

Total time: approximately 15-20 hours per year

Flexibility:We schedule meetings with trustees' availability in mind. If you can't make a meeting, we just ask for advance notice.

Additional Involvement (Optional):Some trustees choose to get involved in specific projects, sub-committees, or events – but this is entirely voluntary.

About Sunrise Partnership

Sunrise Partnership (SC04859) is a small, locally based charity offering free, confidential support to children and young people (up to age 18) who have experienced significant loss or bereavement. Our work is rooted in compassion, inclusion and the belief that every young person deserves space to be heard and supported.

We are now looking to recruit new Trustees to strengthen our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development.

Trustee Roles Available

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. In particular, we are seeking trustees with experience or interest in:

• Fundraising – helping us build sustainable income and strengthen community support
• Treasury/Finance – supporting financial oversight, budgeting and good governance
• Social Work/psychology/counselling/nursing – bringing insight into children’s wellbeing, safeguarding and support needs
• Business Development/Marketing – helping us grow our profile, partnerships, and reach
• Teaching/Education – offering understanding of young people’s needs and school environments

You do not need previous board experience, we welcome individuals looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

What Trustees Do

Trustees work collectively to ensure Sunrise Partnership is well‑governed, financially sustainable and delivering high‑quality support. Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction and oversight
• Ensuring finances, risks, and resources are well managed
• Supporting good governance and transparent reporting
• Contributing your skills, insight, and lived experience to Board discussions
• Championing our mission and values

Time Commitment

• 10 Board meetings per year, usually late afternoon/early evening (in person in Aberdeen or online)
• Optional involvement in events, fundraising, or training depending on your interests