About Us
Coigach Community Development Company Ltd is a company incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and a Charity registered in Scotland. Its articles of association are available here.
Set up in 2010 following a meeting hosted by Coigach Community Council, CCDC has a mandate to build affordable housing and has two trading subsidiaries to raise the capital to achieve this.
Coigach Community C.I.C owns and operates a 500kW refurbished Vestas V47 turbine that began production in 2017 and is anticipated to continue production until 2037.
CCDC Trading Ltd owns a share of the Ben Mor Hydroscheme. Both companies donate their profits to the Charity as gift aid. The full corporate structure is available here.
The Charity invests the gift aid into projects such as the current development of 10 affordable homes at the Achagarry site, due to complete in 2026 and the management of the 8000 acre Badentarbet crofting estate.
This year, CCDC has been consulting Coigach residents regarding their investment priorities beyond housing development and has aligned its work into three strategic objectives:
The operational team of 3 full time equivalent employees (7 individuals) carries out the work within these objectives to achieve the vision that Coigach will be a thriving community where the school roll is rising and we are building a more diverse, more sustainable economy.
The ops team supports the Board of Directors through its six working groups including a Finance group which is led by the Finance Director.
The company uses Quickbooks to maintain its accounting records and these are managed on a day to day basis by the Finance Officer
As a group, Coigach Community Development Company, Coigach C.I.C and Coigach Trading have a turnover of over £500k per annum. This means that accounts are audited annually. CCDC group Directors are all volunteers who take their responsibilities seriously, making a big difference to the community.
Although all Directors carry equal financial responsibility, the Finance Director supports decision making through the production of management accounts and working with the auditors. The Finance Director is in turn supported by the Finance Officer who carries out bank reconciliations.
St Andrews Botanic Garden Trust is looking to recruit two trustees to join its Board of Directors at a time of significant organisational transformation and change.
We are looking for capable, organised and experienced individuals with a strong professional background who share our enthusiasm for plants and their habitats, and our broader commitment to education and sustainability. New trustees will be joining a collegial Board of Directors dedicated to supporting the Garden as it navigates new opportunities in a challenging and ever-changing environment.
Our mission of botanical conservation and education has seen us take transformational steps in a short period of time, including development of the Garden’s habitats, investment in building projects, growth in the team, establishment of national and regional partnerships, and publication of research that establishes the botanic garden’s expertise in urban ecology.
These steps have been critical to establishing strong foundations, and our focus now is to consolidate this progress by preparing for ambitious capital investment and in turn, growth in turnover and expansion of our charitable activities. The success of these next steps will depend on governance and strategic plans that connect our mission and opportunities with society’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.
Do you want to help a local charity support our local community. We are looking for new Trustee Board Members to join us. We’re looking for individuals who share our passion and values, who will support us to deliver our mission to empower and support citizens throughout Perth and Kinross in areas such as debt, benefits, employment, consumer rights, and to create a more equal and inclusive society.
The Board’s role is to provide overall governance for the Bureau, to set strategic direction, and to ensure that as an organisation we are providing the services required to support the community. We are looking for individuals who want to share their knowledge and experience, to work collaboratively with other trustees and our CEO to ensure Perth Citizens Advice Bureau continues to thrive in responding to the needs of our community.
If you don’t think you meet the ‘traditional’ profile of a charity trustee which may have put you off applying in the past then we want to hear from you! We want our board to reflect the communities we serve and would welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Our trustees are asked to attend a board meeting once every two months and to join at least one sub-committee; Finance, Governance or People. The time commitment is between four and six hours a month including meeting preparation.
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.
"We are all recovering from something”
Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society?
Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of addiction?
If so, read on and find out more about what it takes to join our Board of Trustees.
About us
Patchwork Recovery Community provides a safe space for people in recovery from problematic substance use where they can access a range of opportunities including, peer support, training, education, crisis support, volunteering and opportunities to socialise.
Our values-led and relationship-based services support people excluded from family, home, work, and/or communities.
Our organisation is very much led by those in recovery from active addiction however our organisation boasts a healthy mix of volunteers from all walks of life who bring a range of experience, opportunities and expertise to our organisation.
As need for our services has grown, so have we, and we’re looking for new trustees to contribute to our vision and develop our next five-year plan.
About the role
Our Board of Trustees are volunteers responsible for overseeing our governance, setting our strategy, and ensuring that we’re accountable and administered effectively.
We currently hold 2-hour Board meetings every six weeks, which we would prefer you join in person however provision can be made to join meetings online. You will also have the opportunity to attend further internal and external events for learning and connection.
About you
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Patchwork Recovery Community is a place for learning, innovating and connecting, so whether you’re already an experienced trustee, or taking your first step, we’d love to hear from you.
Just some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:
You may bring different skills and strengths – more important is your passion to use your skills and experience in guiding and supporting us as we tackle the causes and consequences of addiction.
Teapot Trust, a registered charity (SC041885) that delivers art therapy to support children and young people living with chronic health conditions, seeks to appoint a Finance Convenor to the board of trustees – a role that will fall vacant at the end of the financial year in March 2025.
A qualified CA is sought to serve as a Trustee. The individual will have strategic oversight of Finance and will Chair the Finance Committee (8 per year) and report on Finances to the board of trustees (6 per year). Managing Risk is a key focus with oversight of income/expenditure and projections to ensure the charity can operate and grow sustainably.
For context, Teapot Trust is bringing Finance back in-house after a period when it has was outsourced. The new Finance Officer role is currently advertised on Good Moves where you can view the Role Description. The Terms of Reference for the Finance Committee and other governance documents are also available by contacting Sarah Randell, CEO, at sarah@teapot-trust.org
We are delighted that you are considering a role of Trustee of the University of the West of Scotland Students' Union. We have 20,000 members across five University campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London.
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is sector leading in breaking down barriers to students from the lowest socio-economic backgrounds accessing Higher Education. Our Students' Union plays a vital role in ensuring ALL students across ALL campuses get the support they need to ensure they achieve their academic goals and have an excellent student experience.
If you are passionate about advancing the opportunities for students and supporting the development of a dynamic and passionate students' union this would be a great opportunity for you!
A key value of our students' union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other
diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require in the recruitment process or once in the post.
Beaver Trust are seeking our new voluntary Chair of Trustees!
We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to lead our Board of Trustees. If you have the vision, leadership experience and a passion for landscape restoration, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Beaver Trust.
As Chair, you’ll work closely with the trustees and executive team, ensuring robust governance, and guiding our strategic direction.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact for nature and beavers in Britain, learn more about the role:
Background
For 425 years, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world. Today, we remain the only multidisciplinary Royal College in the UK, home to more than 15,000 physicians, surgeons, dental surgeons and specialists in the fields of travel medicine and podiatric medicine.
College Vision, Purpose and Values
Our vision is to build an influential global community that enables our members to develop the skills, knowledge and influence to improve healthcare standards worldwide. Our purpose is built around delivering:
Our values support us in the delivery of our purpose, and articulate what we stand for, and the way we work. We live and work according to the values of:
Purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee’s purpose is to support the College Trustees/Executive Board and the Chief Executive Officer by reviewing the comprehensiveness and reliability of assurances on the adequacy of the College’s risk management processes, internal control environment, governance arrangements, and the integrity of the College’s Annual Report and Financial Statements.
Overview of role
The Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, who will also be a College Trustee, will work closely with College’s President, Registrar, CEO and Director of Finance, Operations and ICT Services to guide the Committee in achieving its purpose.
The Chair of this Committee is a member of College’s Executive Board.
This role is non-remunerated. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Trustee responsibilities
Trustees are responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, supervision and control of the activities and affairs of the College. They must use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that they:
Time Commitment
The Chair will be required to attend four Audit & Risk Committee meetings, six Executive Board meetings and six Council meetings each year, an annual time commitment of roughly 40 hours. The Chair will be expected to work closely with the Chair of College’s Finance & Investment Committee.
Additional ad hoc meetings are also likely to be required.
While some in person attendance will be required, meetings are generally hybrid.
The Chair of the Committee will be appointed for a term of three years with the option of serving a maximum of two terms by mutual agreement with the Chair of the Trustees
Person Profile
College is looking for a Chair who has:
Are you passionate about making a difference to your local community. Willing and able to give up some of your valuable time to work with a Charity who has a social ethos and values to make a difference to the local communities we serve. Then we would like you to consider applying to join the Community Transport Glasgow’s (CTG) Board as a Director.
CTG is a Charity and Company Ltd by Guarantee that was established with aims to provide relief to communities of Glasgow and the surrounding area who are in need due to age, mobility and mental and physical disability, illness and poverty.
This is achieved by providing services including affordable, reliable and accessible transport solutions to the local communities of Glasgow and the surrounding area. This includes older adults, those with mobility issues and disabilities. We provide transport solutions to over 75,000 passengers a year.
We are looking to expand our Board to enable us to draw upon a wider pool of expertise, knowledge and ideas as we look to take CTG to the next level. Key skills and experience we are looking for include those with lived experience, current member groups and individuals, academic and research, strategic stakeholders, finance, HR, marketing and community engagement.
Becoming a volunteer Board member is not just about what you can offer CTG. It is a rewarding experience that includes enhancing your leadership and governance skills, broadening your network, raising your profile and learning new skills.