Leading the Board:

• Sets the tone for the Board, adopting a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability and good governance. Ensures the Board remains focused on long-term goals aligned to the organisation’s mission and values, and the organisation is well placed to expand when the opportunities are right and navigate the challenges confidently.
• Must ensure the meetings are productive and all members contribute effectively, and decisions are made in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to draw the best from the expertise round the table.
• Provides strategic oversight, working closely with senior management, to deliver the agreed organisation’s Strategic Plan.
• Work with the Board Secretary to plan the Board meetings effectively.
• Relationship with the Senior Management Team / Director
• This is crucial for the prosperity of the organisation. The Chair acts as a mentor/adviser/line manager and manages the performance of the Director. The Chair has the responsibility to embed mutual respect, trust and open communication.

External Representation:

• This involves communicating the organisation’s vision and listening/addressing the concerns and challenges. The Chair must acquire adequate knowledge in relation to Home-Start operational work and strategic objectives to be able to promote and speak on behalf of the organisation when opportunities arise.

Risk & Financial Management:

• Responsibility in overseeing the organisation’s risk management and financial framework. Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that mitigation strategies are in place and monitoring the effectiveness of the strategies. Work with the Board and management to ensure the organisation is prepared to face both anticipated and unforeseen challenges.

Ethical Standards:

• Responsibility to ensure highest ethical standards, a culture of ethical behaviour and ethical decision making and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The Chair must lead by example.
• Performance Management:
• The Chair manages the performance of the Director and the individual Trustees to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities delivering the organisation’s objectives effectively. The Chair is also responsible for overseeing the work of sub-committees (eg Finance & Audit and Performance Through People).

Succession Planning

• To ensure continuity and stability and help the organisation maintain its momentum and achieve its objectives. The Chair is responsible to identify and develop potential leadership talents within the organisation and plan for eventual transition of key roles, including the Director and Board members.

Conflict Resolution:

• The Chair can be called to mediate conflicts within the Board or between the Board and management. The Chair must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to remain impartial and a focus on finding solutions that are in the best interest of the organisation.

Gateway is looking to recruit two new Board Members.

Gateway is one of the leading charitable organisations in Highland, providing a diverse range of services in Inverness City, Easter Ross and Wester Ross.

We provide services for vulnerable adults including Care at Home, Community Housing Support, and supported accommodation.

We are looking to recruit an additional two Board members to join our experienced team of Directors. This is an exciting time for Gateway and members find their work rewarding in so many ways.

As a Director, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organisation through developing the strategy, ensuring we uphold our values and achieve our mission, and making a tangible and positive impact on people’s lives. Our Directors are critical friends whilst providing the senior team with constructive challenge.

We are specifically looking to appoint members based on demonstrable experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Legal and Risk Management;
• Healthcare/Social Care Experience;
• Financial;
• Fundraising.

Your expertise in any of these areas will be invaluable in steering our strategic direction and maintaining robust governance.

Being a Chairty this is a voluntary position, however travel expenses to meetings would be paid.

Board meetings are held quarterly, lasting approximately two hours, and are normally held on a Monday during working hours. These meetings are held in person at our Head Office in Inverness, although we can accommodate a hybrid arrangement to meet the suitable person’s needs.

If you have the skills, interest, and time to commit to the organisation we would love to hear from you.

The Welcoming Association is seeking a Treasurer to help take forward its strategy for a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive city of Edinburgh. The current Board of Trustees and staff are a highly dedicated, committed and passionate set of people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we are excited to open up the opportunity for a new Board Member.

The Treasurer is a key volunteer role within our governance structure. As our Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chair, and Finance Manager to advise the Board of Trustees on all aspects of business management and finance matters related to the work of the Welcoming Association.

The Treasurer is expected to be professionally qualified (CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or other similar designation) with experience working or volunteering in a finance-based role as an accountant, financial controller, financial director or similar.

The candidate should ideally have experience of: (1) reporting financial performance to Board members; (2) preparing budgets and forecasts, management accounting and statutory financial reporting; (3) charity accounting requirements and other relevant legislation; and (4) internal control frameworks.

Additional information

Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, LGBTIQA applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.

Join the G20 Youth Project Board of Trustees – Inspire, Lead, and Make an Impact!

Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you want to play a key role in a dynamic social enterprise that transforms lives? Join us as a trustee of the G20 Youth Project.

Who We Are

The G20 Youth Project is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to creating brighter futures for young people in the G20 area. We provide safe spaces, Arts access, employment pathways, personal development programs, and community support, helping youth especially those affected by trauma to thrive.

We nurture an inclusive, trauma-responsive community where young people feel heard, valued, and supported. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, we seek 3-4 dedicated trustees to shape the future of our initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in charity governance, youth development, mental health services, safeguarding, HR, law, marketing, web design, or grant funding. Beyond specific skills, we seek individuals who share our passion and commitment to young people.

A Unique Leadership Opportunity – Be Our Next Chair!

With our Chair stepping down after a successful three-year term, we seek an inspirational leader to continue our momentum. This is an opportunity to drive real change, shape strategy, and mentor fellow trustees. You will play a key role in expanding impact, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring sustainability.

Why Join Us?

This voluntary trustee role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence meaningful change in young people’s lives
• Guide a growing organisation with strong social impact
• Apply your expertise to strategic decision-making
• Be part of a passionate, values-driven team

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• A deep commitment to youth empowerment
• Specialist knowledge relevant to the role (e.g. charity governance, youth work, HR, comms, etc)

If you’re interested in the Chair position, you will also bring strong leadership experience, and a strategic vision to shape our organisation’s direction.

Commitment & Benefits

• Term: 3 years (extendable)
• Time Commitment: Approx. 4-6 meetings annually (including board meetings, strategic planning, and AGM)
• Expenses: Unremunerated, but reasonable travel expenses covered
• Impact: Play a pivotal role in a growing, high-impact organisation

Be Part of Something Bigger

This isn’t just a board role, it’s a chance to be part of a movement driving real, lasting change. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

If you share our vision and have the expertise to help G20 Youth Project thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

The essential criterion however is for you to have an appropriate level of commitment, knowledge and experience to add value to the deliberations and strategic work of the Board of Management.

The time commitment is approximately 15 days or 105 hours per year, with hybrid meetings held mainly afternoon/early evening, time for reading meeting papers, for team building and for self development. The initial appointment would normally be four years, with potential for a second term of four years. There is no remuneration for the post, however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, and IT equipment loaned as required.

It is the intention that following the closing date of 01 May 2025, interviews will be held during the week beginning 19 May 2025.

The interview and candidate assessment process may include opportunity to informally meet with existing College Board members, students and staff, including the Executive Leadership Team.

There will be a presentation and Q&A session with some of our existing College Board Members, held on the evening of 2nd April 2025 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams. Should you be interested in joining the Board of Management, and wish to better understand the role and commitment, please register here to attend.

If you wish to discuss the role of the Board Member further, please contact the Board Governance

Adviser, Hilary Denholm, at hilary.denholm@ayrshire.ac.uk

Role

Kindred is a highly respected, vibrant charity supporting families of children with disabilities and complex healthcare needs in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

We are currently looking to expand our board and welcome applications from people interested in becoming Trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for Kindred’s governance and for overseeing its strategic direction and operational performance.

Prior trustee experience is not essential. Of greater importance is a belief in the importance of Kindred’s work and a willingness to apply your skills and energy to support Kindred’s staff, board and families.

We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of finance, IT, policy and advocacy, and with personal experience of caring for a child or young person with complex needs.

About Kindred

Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP), Kindred has always been parent-led.

Our vision is that all parents of children with complex needs in Scotland have the support and resources they need to create a happy family home.

We currently support over 800 families of children and young people with complex needs. We provide information, advocacy and emotional support. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).

Our three teams are based at the RHCYP, at our offices in central Edinburgh and at our office in Dunfermline.

Training Details

There is a comprehensive induction pack and process for all new Board members. We are also able to provide trustee training through the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC).

Flexibility & Time Commitment

There are 6 in-person or online 2-hour board meetings per year, including the AGM. The meetings are currently held on Wednesday afternoons. Roughly half the meetings are in-person at our central Edinburgh office though we can be flexible to suit Trustees’ circumstances. Trustees are also expected to attend the annual Kindred away day.

Trustees are expected to contribute to the charity beyond preparing for and attending board meetings. Contributions could include supporting fundraising and advocacy activities, providing support on IT, HR, financial or governance issues.

Location

Kindred’s offices are at 1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh EH3 6AA. The offices are accessible by elevator.

Expenses

Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. All other expenses must be agreed with the Chair in advance.

About U-evolve

U-evolve is an Edinburgh mental health charity for 11–21-year-olds. Founded in 2015, we support over 100 young people annually with free to access Coaching, Counselling and Therapeutic services. Each year we deliver over 1,000 hours of individual support to help Edinburgh’s young people feel better.

About the role

We are looking for compassionate and committed people to join our board, who align with our values of kindness, empathy, inclusivity, collaboration and learning. You will play a vital role in governance, making important decisions and ensuring that U-evolve meets the mental health needs of young people in Edinburgh. You will attend up to six meetings each year alongside development sessions with the staff team. After launching our strategy at the end of last year it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation as we look forward to our 10th birthday year and beyond.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about youth mental health; its quality, accessibility, and availability. We want our board to reflect the diverse individuals we support and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Previous board experience would be advantage, but it is not essential.

We are currently looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:

Finance – we currently have a vacancy for the Treasurer role which requires professional experience in the financial sector.

Voluntary Sector – we are looking for experience at a senior level in the voluntary sector, ideally with knowledge of both young people and the Edinburgh landscape.

Therapeutic Skills – we would like to appoint a trustee with a therapeutic background who can support the expansion of our counselling and art therapy services alongside ethical codes of practice.

What you will gain

You’ll gain a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines, making high level decisions and working with a diverse group of trustees. You’ll work alongside young people, our dedicate staff team and existing Trustees to make a real difference to lives of young people in Edinburgh.

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Our core service comprises:

• An education service, which includes an outdoor learning team.

• A care service, with five residential cottages.

• Support services, made up of finance, estates, catering and domestic, fundraising, IT, HR, learning and development, and admin teams.

Children who come to Harmeny often have severe attachment disorders, have suffered some form of early years trauma leading to high levels of anxiety and difficulty in managing their behaviour, as well as a range of complex needs. Through highly therapeutic care and education programmes, we help children to gain the skills and resilience to lead healthy and happy adult lives.

We are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, General Teaching Council for Scotland, Care Inspectorate, Education Scotland, and The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes a community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking new Trustees to join the organisation and oversee its governance, and we are particularly keen to find candidates with knowledge and experience in any of the following:

• social work/ residential care;

• digital transformation;

• children and families research;

• therapeutic work with children and young people;

• experience of care growing up directly or indirectly; or

• health, ideally in the area of mental health.

Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend four Board meetings per year. Meetings are ideally in-person, albeit we can accommodate remote attendance as required. Additional meetings may be held for urgent matters that do not fit with the set calendar of meetings.

Trustees are also expected to be involved in other matters, for example to join a sub-committee relevant to their skill set or working group, take part in a recruitment panel, attend Harmeny events or support Harmeny’s work externally. Sub-committees meet in advance of the main meetings for a shorter duration, and are generally conducted virtually.

Harmeny is committed to equality of opportunity and the promotion of diversity, including in relation to its Board. We welcome applications from all parts of society, and we encourage applications from individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and those who are care-experienced.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Trustees in a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of some of Scotland’s most remarkable children. Support and mentoring can be provided to the successful candidate, particularly those who may be early in their career and/or lacking experience in acting as a board member. An induction programme will be provided.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

There is no remuneration attached to the role but out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Gavin Calder, Chief Executive, on 0131 449 3938.

The honorary treasurer is a key volunteer role within our governance structure which aims to make a real difference to members in Scotland. As our honorary treasurer you will work closely with the chair of the business management and finance committee to advise the trustee board on all aspects of business management and finance matters related to the work of Girlguiding Scotland.

Your profile

This role is open to current and non-members of Girlguiding.

At Girlguiding Scotland, striving to be an inclusive and impactful organisation is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that being a great volunteer isn’t just about the skills that you can bring to the table, but also the unique perspectives that come from your background and life experiences.

The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for are:

• CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA or other similar qualification
• Membership of Girlguiding, or willingness to become a member
• Experience of preparing budgets and forecasting, management accounting and statutory financial reporting
• Experience of reporting to board level, audit and knowledge of charity SORP (FRS102)
• Experience of setting and monitoring investment strategies and supervising the performance of a significant investment portfolio
• Experience of working with volunteers would be an advantage
• Ability to work and join meetings remotely using a variety of technology and the ability to access papers and information online (instructions and support will be given)
• Ability to think of the bigger picture for the benefit of members and potential members across Scotland
• Confident to speak up and the ability to challenge others in a constructive manner
• Capacity to be proactive in research and in reviewing papers
• Eligibility to become a trustee in Scotland (you can find information about who cannot be a charity trustee on oscr.org.uk)
• Approachable, open minded and flexible, with the ability to work with others
• Excited to be part of shaping the future and responding to challenges
• Capacity to be proactive and involved in building relationships with key volunteers and staff to facilitate the work between meetings
• Committed to our values

Are you a strategic leader passionate about supporting Stirling’s third sector? We are seeking a Chair of the Board to guide Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) and help shape a thriving network of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations.

SVE is the partnership and development agency for the third sector in Stirling. As the local Third Sector Interface (TSI), we support and empower charities, social enterprises, and volunteer-led groups to create lasting social impact.

About the Role

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure that the Board operates effectively in alignment with SVE’s purpose, vision, and values. Key responsibilities include:

• Governance & Strategy – Oversee the Board’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Support and guide the CEO while respecting the distinction between governance and operational management.
• Board Effectiveness – Foster an inclusive and collaborative Board environment, ensuring all Trustees contribute effectively to decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as an ambassador for SVE, representing the organisation to key stakeholders, funders, and partners.
• Risk & Performance Management – Ensure that risks are managed appropriately and that performance is measured against strategic objectives.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced leader with:

• A strong background in governance, strategic leadership, or Board management.
• Experience in financial oversight and risk management.
• A commitment to SVE’s vision, mission, and values.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.