Join our Board as Treasurer and contribute your expertise

Are you a finance professional looking to promote children’s right to play and contribute to their wellbeing? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.

About Play Scotland

Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Scotland. We work strategically to implement the child’s right to play so that all children can reach their full potential and be able to confidently inhabit an inclusive public realm, as well as help shape child friendly communities.

The work of Play Scotland is underpinned by the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, which states: “State parties recognise the right of every child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”

For more about Play Scotland see playscotland.org

Why Become Our Treasurer?

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to be the national:

• expert in play for parents, providers, the play workforce and policy makers
• custodian and voice for children and the play sector
• leader and campaigner for the importance of quality, accessible free play
• expert in developing and delivering strategic planning for play and play sufficiency assessments

This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and ensure the organisation’s financial stability.
• Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and reassure them of the organisation’s financial health.
• Budget Oversight: Provide occasional oversight and adjustments to budget models as needed.
• Being an approved person for the checking of expenses and invoices by email (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller.
• Qualified Accountant or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly.
• Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance, software experience (eg Xero) would be helpful.

What’s in It for You?

• Make an Impact: Your financial expertise will contribute to our success, allowing us to continue to improve the play opportunities for children and young people.
• Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting, and presenting finances to both informed and uninformed audiences.

Commitment

• 6 weekly meetings (approx.), usually taking place on zoom, 2 annual in person meetings, including the AGM. All meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries.
• Email approval of expenditure monthly (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)

Fife Young Carers (FYC) are dedicated to improving the lives of young carers across Fife, offering vital support to young carers aged up to 25 years old who have taken on caring responsibilities for family members. Fife Young Carers provides person centred support options: they offer each young and young adult carer an individualised package to maintain mental and physical wellbeing, manage their caring roles and help them to reach their full potential. During 2023 they supported 1200 of Fife’s young carers.

Through extensive networks, packages of awareness raising, training sessions and culture of co-working with a wide range of children’s services, schools and local authority services, FYC play a key role in identifying and engaging with young people who previously have not been identified as young carers. The organisation has consistently worked to raise awareness of the issues faced by young carers and to advocate for their rights.

About the Role of Chair:

The current Chair for the last five years, Dave Harrold, has decided to step down. During his time on the Board, he has worked with the excellent team at Fife Young Carers and has led the charity through significant change, leaving a strong platform for the next Chair to continue Fife Young Carers' essential work supporting young carers across Fife.

Fife Young Carers is now seeking a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive Chair who shares its vision and mission. The ideal candidate will possess the skills, passion, and commitment needed to drive the organisation forward.

The Chair will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and impact of Fife Young Carers. Working with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair will help deliver the organisation’s ambitious mission to support young carers across the region. This role requires leadership that harnesses the combined talents of the leadership teams and enhances the charity’s ability to influence the wider agenda for young carers.

To be considered for this role, you should have experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level, with a successful track record of achievement. A good understanding of charity governance and experience working with or as part of a Board of Trustees is essential.

Your interpersonal and communication skills must be exceptional, enabling you to act as an effective ambassador for the charity in various environments. Strategic thinking is key, along with the ability to contribute to long-term planning and vision. An entrepreneurial mindset, balanced with sound judgement and a healthy understanding of risk, will be critical in guiding the charity's growth and impact. A solution-focused approach, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture while remaining pragmatic, will be essential to success in this role.

Calvay is looking for new Committee Members to help drive our organisation as we provide quality, affordable homes and services in the Barlanark area of Glasgow.

We are at the heart of our community and have its needs at the heart of all that we do.

We are a medium sized housing association and have a mixture of property types; the original stock acquired from GCC in the 80s, new-build properties and ‘second stage’ transfer properties. We also provide factoring services and lease one commercial unit which is used as a local shop.

Calvay Housing Association is based at the Calvay Centre, which is also offers office space to the Quarriers charity. The Centre has an IT suite, is home to Calvay Community Café, and has a hall which is rented out for a variety of activities.

Some of the benefits you can expect from serving on our Management Committee include:

• Develop a new sense of purpose
• Open your career paths with new skills and knowledge
• Get personal satisfaction from giving something back to the community
• Make a real difference to improve the quality of life for the Barlanark community
• Build a sense of achievement and improve your confidence and self esteem
• Have your views heard in a mutually supportive environment
• Play a crucial role in taking forward the work of CHA
• Access to training and personal development

We believe that great people make a difference to our business.

We are looking for new members who have a range of skills and qualities to join our experienced Committee. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you have relevant experience in:

• finance
• human resources

Cunninghame Housing Association are recruiting to fill vacancies on our Board of Management. The Association currently has 14 members and are looking to complement our existing skills set to ensure a well-rounded Board.

CHA actively promotes diversity and inclusion and as such we welcome all applications. We are also keen to speak to any of our customers who may be considering a position on the Board.

Candidates should be able to commit to 8 meetings per year, normally held on a Thursday between 2.15 pm and 4.15 pm. Board meetings are held in our head office in Ardrossan however we also have the facilities to allow members to join remotely. In addition to these standard meetings, on occasion the Association convenes ad-hoc board meetings for specific items requiring discussion. Board members are also required to sit on two of our sub committees which meet quarterly. Other participation and training opportunities will also be available throughout the year.

Positions on our Board of Management are voluntary, but travel and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. By joining our Board of Management you will play a key role in helping CHA shape its goals. You will also have the opportunity to build on your existing professional experience, develop new skills, expand your knowledge and grow your network.

GCF is recruiting up to three new Trustees to replace members who are retiring from our Board over the next few months.

GCF’s Trustees work together to provide oversight to the organisation and support to the employees. We would particularly welcome applications from people with a background in issues related to poverty and inequality, teachers/social workers with experience of working with families in poverty and people with legal, financial or fundraising expertise.

There are a maximum of twelve Trustees. Trustees are initially appointed for up to 4 years and may be re-appointed for up to a further four years. New Trustees will be expected to join one of our three sub committees

The core aim of Glasgow Care Foundation (GCF) is to relieve poverty. Our mission is to help 10,000 people over the next decade. We provide essential household items to individuals and families in need, particularly to those who cannot receive assistance from other agencies. We also support key small local community and school projects throughout Glasgow. Details are available on our website

The Foundation has an investment portfolio of around £8m which is managed by external Investment Managers in accordance with the Board’s investment policy. Investment income of around £250k annually is used to fund grant giving and meet overhead expenses.

The Foundation has five part-time employees, a Welfare Officer, Trusts Manager, Fundraising & Business Development Assistant, Marketing Assistant and Accountant, who all work from home.

The Foundation has a Care Committee which supervises the Welfare work, the Marketing Committee which supervises the Trust, Fundraising & Marketing staff, and the Finance Committee who supervises financial control.

All new trustees will be supported through an induction and training programme to help you understand how our Board works, your responsibilities and to make sure you are comfortable and able to contribute successfully. More experienced Board Members will be available to support you. The role is voluntary and unpaid, but we hope that working with GCF will be a rewarding experience, helping to support vulnerable people in need.

Time Commitment

There are 6 Trustees’ meetings a year, in person usually at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow. Meetings are currently at 11am on Mondays and last approximately 90 minutes. At meetings we discuss and decide on policy, strategy and governance issues, provide oversight of the Investment Managers, review our financial position and approve grant applications. The Care Committee and Marketing Committees also have short online meetings approximately six times a year in addition.

Join Our Board and Make a Difference at Home-Start East Lothian.

Are you passionate about empowering families with young children, supporting charitable causes, and making a positive impact in our community? HSEL is seeking individuals to join our Board of Trustees and play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward.

About Home-Start East Lothian:

Our Legacy:

Home-Start East Lothian is an established local charity, we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this August. We train and support volunteers who are committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age.

We aim to support families that are referred to us by statutory or voluntary organisations for example by social workers, health visitors or women’s aid or self-referrals when mums and sometimes dads, are struggling with a number of issues. As well as volunteers we have 3 family support workers, which allows us to respond quickly to the ever-increasing demand.

Our Aim:

We help families by providing a volunteer to establish a supportive, non-judgemental relationship with a family offering regular friendship and support. We recruit, train and support volunteers to work with families. If families are facing more severe and complex issues we match them with one of our trained family support workers.

Our support helps to:

• Reduce family isolation and increase social support networks
• Strengthen parent-child relationships
• Improve parents’ emotional health and well-being
• Develop and improve parenting skills
• Improve the home environment
• Improve children’s health, well-being and development
• Increase access to health, education and community service

Why Join HSEL:

Make a Difference: Your involvement with HSEL directly contributes to positive change in our community.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about children’s welfare and community engagement.

Shape the Future: Use your expertise to guide HSEL’s strategic direction and help us continue to evolve.

What to Expect as a Trustee:

Board Meetings: Our Board meets are generally every six weeks in the evening, with the option of joining virtually.

Sub-committee meetings: we ask, if possible, that each trustee join either the Personnel & Development or the Finance & Fundraising sub-committee, they meet online two weeks before each board meeting.

Training: is available, including induction training through Home-Start UK.

Event Participation: Depending on your availability and interests, you may choose to participate in HSEL events, engaging with the community and supporting our initiatives.

Fuel Poverty has risen dramatically and more and more households in Scotland are struggling to heat their homes to safe level for their health and wellbeing. Our members work tirelessly to help people in the most difficult of circumstances. In many cases they help transform lives.

The road to the elimination of fuel poverty is more than challenging and it will take many of us, with a breadth of skills and experiences, to make a difference. Our charity is looking to secure a suitably motivated and committed person to join our board of Trustees and be our Treasurer.

It is an exciting time in our development. We are working to expand the support we bring to our members, raising funds, designing projects that will benefit low income and vulnerable households struggling to afford essential energy. We are growing our profile and influence to help bring about the changes necessary to improves the lives of all of those enduring fuel poverty.

As Treasurer you will support the Board to help manage the charity’s financial resources and ensure that we deliver the best that we can with the resources we have.

Although you have lead responsibility for overseeing our financial governance and accounting, you will be aided by our Chief Executive and the financial services of our accountants who provided day to day support, as well as your fellow Trustees.

Key tasks as Treasurer

• Oversee the provision of a quarterly update to the Board on our financial position
• With our Team, review and develop our financial procedures and practices.
• Liaise with our Chief Executive and our day to day financial services provided by our accountants.
• With our appointed accounts, oversee preparation of our annual financial statement.
• Help to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and good practice.

About you

• Enthusiasm to support people in fuel poverty.
• Available to attend our quarterly online board meetings.
• Attention to the detail of financial arrangements.
• Experience of serving as a Treasurer not essential, but experience in financial management is essential.
• Good communication and team working skills.

This post is unpiad. Expenses incurred whilst acting on behalf of the charity can be recovered.

Further information is available at eas.org.uk.

At SCSN, we are the strategic voice for Community Safety in Scotland. If you have a keen interest interest in Community Safety, how would you feel about joining our board of directors to make a difference? We are recruiting now...

If you are looking to join our board there are opportunities to support you with the following:

1. Leadership development: You will learn complex thinking skills and become a better decision maker.

2. Personal growth: You can contribute your expertise and experience to a cause you are passionate about.

3. Networking: Board membership helps broadens your contacts.

4. Professional endorsement: Being selected for a board position raises your professional profile.

You can have a look at our Director's Profile below.

Trustees ensure that the charity complies with legal and regulatory obligations while providing strategic guidance, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. We are seeking Finance & Audit Trustees who are interested in furthering the aims of SHBT. We are keen to hear from individuals who have a proven track record and strong experience in finance and audit within a similar scale. Evidence of strategic level experience in any of the following areas is desirable: Audit Property and Estates Management Charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit governance or Investment management

About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that.

Further information

For an informal chat about the trustee role, please contact Dr Samual Gallacher, Director, by email on sam@shbt.org.uk

Could you be our new Chair?

We are seeking a Chair for the Water of Leith Conservation Trust (WOLCT) Board of Trustees.

The WOLCT works to protect and improve the Water of Leith as a haven for wildlife and a resilient blue green network for the city. We connect communities with Edinburgh’s River by delivering inclusive learning, volunteering and recreational opportunities..

As Chair you will have a vital role leading and supporting the Trustees and ensuring effective governance of the Trust. We are looking for a motivated, skilled and engaged individual who is committed to helping us to achieve our mission. The Chair will help steer a successful and dynamic organisation as we deliver our 2024-2029 strategy.

The Chair’s key responsibilities are to:

• Provide leadership to the charity and its Board.

• Act as an ambassador for the purposes and mission of the organisation.

• Lead the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the good governance of the Trust and maintaining focus on our charitable work.

• Work in partnership with the Chief Executive helping them to achieve the Trust’s objectives.

• Optimise the relationships between Board Members and between the Board, staff and volunteers

• Run effective Board meetings and ensure effective executive leadership of the organisation.

• Ensure that the Board regularly reviews its structure, composition and effectiveness, including board reviews and succession planning.

• Support development and maintenance of a positive organisational culture and promote equality and diversity.

• Fulfil the duties of the Chair as defined in the Trust’s Articles of Association.