Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a difference to the environment, local communities and Edinburgh as a whole? An opportunity has arisen to join our trustees!
You will be interested in joining ECCAN’s trustees if you have a personal commitment to supporting any climate or nature action.
ECCAN is looking to co-opt trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to supporting community-led action in Edinburgh; to address the climate and nature emergency in ways that create a just, thriving and resilient city.
A recently established charity, the trustees are responsible for facilitating the community-led development of a strategy and a long-term plan, and making decisions to oversee the running of ECCAN. The Charity has received a year’s start up funding from the Scottish Government, and trustees will be responsible for:
- providing leadership, direction, and advice to the ECCAN staff team;
- designing, inviting applications for, and distributing community funding;
- securing the charity’s long-term organisational and financial future.
trustees contribute to the delivery of ECCAN Mission Statement. This is a volunteer role that will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to be an integral part of our dedicated team and make a positive impact in Edinburgh, its communities, and environment.
THE ORGANISATION
ECCAN supports community-led action in Edinburgh to address the climate and nature emergency and work for a just, thriving and resilient city.
Our network empowers individuals and community groups, providing resources, support, and opportunities for meaningful climate and environmental action.
ECCAN was set up in May 2022 and we have now grown to be a network of 247 members including 76 community groups. Our dedication is to the environment and to members, operating to constantly recognise and respond to our community’s needs.
TRUSTEES TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Terms of Office
- Trustees will be co-opted until the next election at the Annual General Meeting in November 2024
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed i.e. childcare, travel etc.
Time Commitment
Are you ready to lead and inspire a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the Bellshill and Mossend community? YMCA Bellshill & Mossend is seeking a visionary and committed individual to join our team as Chair of the Board.
About Us: For over a century, YMCA Bellshill & Mossend has played a pivotal role in nurturing the potential of young people, supporting families in need, and enhancing community well-being. Our programmes include youth work, community support, and operating a foodbank, all geared towards fostering a positive impact in our community.
Role Summary: The Chair will provide leadership, ensuring that our strategic objectives are met and that the board operates effectively. This pivotal role requires a blend of diplomacy, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to the principles of community service.
Key Responsibilities:
Who We Are Looking For:
Time Commitment: This role demands significant commitment, including preparation for and chairing regular board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and representing the charity at external events.
This is a voluntary position; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Atrium Homes, based in Kilmarnock, is a Registered Social Landlord and Scottish Charity providing social housing to over 1,200 households; factoring services are provided to Atrium Homes by its subsidiary as well as to over 1,400 owners.
Collectively, the Board is responsible for exercising scrutiny, establishing organisational strategy and objectives and for monitoring operational performance, and we are currently looking to strengthen our overall governance through the appointment of a small number of Board Members.
We are always looking out for new Board members to help us achieve the right mix of skills and experience to match our business needs. Skills and knowledge that we would love to see further represented on our Board just now include an experienced Finance Professional, individuals with experience of Social Housing or of working in the third sector, especially working with vulnerable groups, or a business leader interested in the work of social landlords.
Equally, we are always very keen to attract people who have had experience of our services as customers and who are committed to helping us improve those services.
What is most important to us is that Board members share our core values and objectives, possess an inquiring mind and demonstrate a willingness to challenge.
All positions are voluntary but reasonable expenses to facilitate attendance at meetings will be paid. Induction and further training will also be provided.
You can also find out more about our activities by vising our website atrium-homes.co.uk or the SHR website housingregulator.gov.scot
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Pyramid seeks an experienced and committed Chair to work with the Board and Chief Officer to steer strategy and development, whilst ensuring the long-term future of The Pyramid at Anderston.
Candidates must have previous board/governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, knowledge of the third sector, and the ability to effectively manage the Board.
It is an exciting time to join us and contribute to the community we serve. This is a significant and demanding role, which we hope will also be enjoyable and rewarding. The role is voluntary, we reimburse reasonable expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.
More information is on our website thepyramid.scot/join-us/work-with-us
Full details can be found here thepyramid.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chair-Recruitment-2024-3.pdf.
If you’re interested and want to find out more, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot
Trustees
The Pyramid invites people with skills and/or experience to apply to join our Board. We are particularly interested in those with prior Board/Governance experience, and/or professional experience, ideally with knowledge of the third sector in Scotland. We provide induction, training and support. The roles are voluntary and we reimburse expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.
If you’re interested, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot
Planning Aid Scotland is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Charity, registered in Scotland. It is defined by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
We are a charity and social enterprise that helps people to navigate the planning system. We support a planning system that is inclusive, positive and innovative, where individuals and communities have the opportunity to shape the future of their place in an impartial, open and inclusive way. Through our facilitation-based approach, we help people participate in the planning system to help ensure that all voices are heard.
We currently have eleven board members and are looking to recruit a new board member to assume the role
of Treasurer.
Board members are expected to take part in quarterly board meetings, these take place for a duration of around two hours, usually in the early evening. Board meetings are hybrid, with the meeting taking place in the office for those who can attend in-person, with the ability to join online for those unable to attend in-person.
The Board focuses on strategic direction and vision rather than organisational management and service delivery. In achieving this, the Board’s key consideration is how to implement the organisation’s charitable aims and objectives and Strategy.
Paragon Music is an inclusive arts company inspiring people to create and perform their own music and dance. We are passionate about using music and the arts to raise people’s aspirations, self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. We believe that music and the arts have the power to transform lives when guided by two key principles - Equality and Inclusion.
Paragon’s vision is a more equal and inclusive society where people flourish individually and together through music and dance.
About the role
Paragon is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are recruiting people who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, people who share our values of equity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from those with lived experience of disability including mental health conditions. We also welcome applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Those with care experience, caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply and we will accept applications in any format and meet any interview expenses.
We welcome applicants with experience in any discipline or industry, either paid or voluntary. At the moment we are particularly keen to recruit people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:
· People & Wellbeing (HR)
· Accountancy
· IT - Technology & Science
· Fundraising
· Marketing
· Sustainability
Previous experience in a similar position would be welcome, although not required as training opportunities and a full induction will be offered.
The Board meets 4 times per year for 2-3 hours on weekdays, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is recruiting for a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the third sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the third sector.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Ideally you will have experience of working at a senior management level and will have a deep understanding of the nature of community development and the stigma that is attached to poverty.
We are also keen to speak with you if you match one or more of the following criteria with your professional or lived experience:
About Us
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Our vision is ‘Where people grow, thrive, fully participate in life and are free from social and economic inequality’.
We aim to reduce loneliness, develop community peer support, cohesion and resilience whilst reducing poverty and stigma. We do this by delivering a varied programme of activities and events in collaboration with key stakeholders.
We are a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee.
Commitment
The board meets quarterly, either face-to-face, via video chat, or as a hybrid of the two.
The duration of Board meetings is usually no longer than 1.5 hours.
All relevant papers are forwarded on a reasonable timescale, either via email or posted in hard copy.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role but Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.
Aside from the board meeting, additional time consideration should be given to allow for time to read through relevant papers, follow up on any action points, and may involve attending occasional additional meetings, events, or strategy days.
Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) is the single-door TSI for the Clackmannanshire area supporting charities, community and voluntary groups, social enterprises and volunteering. It has just launched a new three-year strategic plan in January 2024, a Volunteering Approach to a Wellbeing Economy and through this process has recognised that the board would benefit from the experience of new trustees.
Ideally, trustees will have experience of working within the outlined areas and will have a commitment to the importance of the third sector and community development. We are currently seeking trustees with expertise in health, family support and culture, heritage, and tourism.
A new and exciting volunteering opportunity!
Are you looking for an opportunity to offer your experience and leadership skills to an innovative a growing Dundee charity?
Do you want to use your skills in finance to make a difference in the lives of the people of Dundee?
This is an excellent opportunity for a person, passionate about the proper management and flow of financial systems, to have proper influence and leadership of financial matters of an organisation.
This post would suit a person with experience in finance to have a real impact on a developing organisation at a point of growth.
ROLE - Volunteer Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support museums and galleries throughout Scotland , through strategic investment, workforce development, advice, and advocacy.
We are currently looking for a new Chair with substantial experience of charity governance and experience of working with the Scottish Government. The ideal candidate will act as a passionate advocate for Scotland’s museums and galleries and lead our Board in supporting MGS to effectively develop and champion Scotland’s museums and galleries sector. The role involves leading the Board in its responsibilities in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it is financially and operationally robust. The Chair works closely with the CEO and supports her and MGS staff in applying its resources responsibly in pursuit of MGS’ objectives.
We would like to hear from candidates who have a track record of leadership, operating at board level in the public, or voluntary sectors. Candidates should have strong corporate governance experience, including charity governance, with an understanding of the Scottish political environment and experience engaging with government. Candidates should also have a commitment and appreciation of the importance of museums and galleries as integral institutions of Scotland’s cultural sector.
For further information on the role including more about MGS, key responsibilities and person specification please download the candidate information pack.
This post is unremunerated and reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Initial three-year term with option to extend for a further three years.