Free Wheel North needs more Trustees to facilitate its development and growth. The charity exists to enhance mental and physical health, to regenerate communities, champion the rights of the disabled and to provide personal development through volunteering. Its means include inclusive cycling, community cafes, art, woodwork and networking UK wide on sustainable transport.

2023 has been a record year for the Glasgow Green Cycling Centre with tens of thousands of project users enjoying inclusive cycling. We need help to accommodate demand. This will be a rewarding journey as we fulfil our mission to replicate our work widely, not only in Scotland but throughout the UK, enabling many more isolated people to come together in inclusive communities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Trustee for our organization, contributing to the overall strategic direction and decision-making process.
• Ensure responsible governance and health and safety in line with the requirements of the charity regulator.
• Dealing with HR issue
• Actively participate in board meetings, providing input and expertise on key issues.
• Collaborate with other Trustees to establish and monitor organizational goals and objectives.
• Utilize your expertise in fundraising to help develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support for the organization's financial management and budgeting processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization, representing it at various community events.

Requirements:

• Strong Knowledge of Governance
• Good understanding of HR
• Strong IT and web skills
• Keen interest in health and safety
• Strong knowledge of social enterprise
• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing funds.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong partnerships.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively engage with donors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies to support fundraising efforts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or qualifications associated with the job.

Articulate Cultural Trust was established in 2017 to make sure children with care experience can have a positive childhood. Our purpose is to improve the lives of the young people by scaffolding their innate curiosity and creativity. We provide direct support through the arts for well-being, to build skills and give a voice and platform to children and young people in and those who have left care and who share our vision, mission and passion for creativity as a tool for social, educational, and economic health.

​The Change We Commit To:

Articulate’s vision is for a nation in which the talents of all young people can truly shine, in a society where there are no barriers to creative participation. Our mission is to provide equality of opportunity for marginalised citizens by removing barriers to their enjoyment of and participation in the arts, exploring creative potential and engaging with our contemporary cultural landscape.

​What We Do:

Articulate is a niche and specialist charity that has equality, diversity and inclusion at its core and co-designs services that benefit Scotland’s most vulnerable young people, specifically those who are or have experienced care, homeless, seeking asylum, at risk, or living in poverty in our most challenged communities.

We promote quality and excellence through creative learning and by ensuring diverse and marginalised potential is discovered, nurtured and supported thereby also contributing to the diversification of the creative industries.

How We Do It:

Through our access, participation and employability projects, Articulate improves the well-being, achievement, and attainment of young people of all backgrounds. Articulate works with the most skilled artists in Scotland, across all art-forms and inclusively with children at all ages and stages of their social, educational and emotional development. We deliver highly creative programmes for children that focus on developing positive outcomes for learning, for life and in preparation for the world of work.

​Trustee Recruitment

​Articulate is looking to recruit new Trustees to support the development of the charity's strategic direction, quality assurance, risk management, fund-raising and good governance in line with our ambitious ten-year plan.

We would like to hear from any interested individuals who have the time and commitment to support our activities. In particular, we seek younger applicants and people with care experienced backgrounds and/or with education, human resources, mental health, IT or capital fundraising knowledge.

We would particularly benefit from input by people with lived experience of the care system and we'd also benefit hugely from the guidance of a Trustee from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background*. ACT is committed to diversity and inclusion but at present, we have no Trustees of colour. We are very keen to address this deficit and welcome applicants from ethnically diverse communities.

* We acknowledge that these terms are far from perfect and are following conversations closely in the sector.

A full Role Description is available for download below.

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) provides a range of services from a trauma informed position, for the communities in which we serve. These services include

• Counselling
• Group work
• Women’s Service
• LGBT+ Service
• Employability
• Men’s Health
• Youth Work Service
• Peer Support
• Mentoring
• Befriending
• Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABI)

These are to name a few and we are constantly striving to ensure we provide the support our communities want, need and expect from us.

Our training and education department now deliver an Integrative Diploma In Counselling and Psychotherapy and our training delivery ranges from Cosca Skills modules 1-4, Counselling Supervision, Group work, Further Steps to ABI training for Trainers and Trauma Informed Practice to name a few.

We are looking to expand membership of our Board of Directors, to develop the strategic direction, support the aims and objectives and ensure good governance. If you can devote the time and are motivated to assisting us we would welcome your application.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from enthusiastic individuals who have experience in strategy and governance, with skills, experience and knowledge in any of the following areas:

• Human Resources
• Finance/accounting
• Legal
• Charity Governance
• Academia

Board membership is voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenditure may be reimbursed. Learning and development opportunities exist for all Board members, including induction training.

Castlemilk Citizens Advice Bureau are seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees.

Castlemilk Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) was formed in 1979 to provide a holistic advice service to the residents of Glasgow South Side. As a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux network, Castlemilk CAB aims to provide free, independent, impartial and confidential advice and information to ensure that people understand their rights and responsibilities, and can express their needs effectively. We campaign and influence to tackle the root cause of the problems people face and work to strengthen their rights.

Castlemilk Citizens Advice Bureau is situated in the shopping centre in Castlemilk and is supported by 8 members of staff and 2 volunteer advisers, plus 3 board members. The Bureau supports individuals with a wide range of general enquiries as well as providing specialist support on topics including benefits, debt, utilities and money matters.

We are currently looking to recruit individuals who live locally and would like to contribute to the local community by joining our Board of Trustees. We are seeking team players who have strategic vision, independent judgement, and a willingness to give time and commitment to help support and develop our organisation.

This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward to developing and strengthening our services to meet the challenges that our community will face. Your ideas, skills and enthusiasm could make all the difference to how we achieve this.

Applicants will be over 18 and have the experience and skills to ensure that the charity continues to develop and provide high-quality long-term services. As a Trustee, you will be required to ensure the good governance of the organisation which will involve attendance at bi-monthly board meetings and an annual AGM.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of information and advice services in Castlemilk and contribute to making a real difference to the local area.