Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust is a community-led organisation, established in 2004 by local people, to rescue the semi-derelict historic building from proposed demolition. The regeneration project dramatically re-purposed the landmark building and, since re-opening in 2012, the multi-functional Halls are back into the heart of the Maryhill community.

It would be particularly valuable to have new local members with Fundraising, Legal, Marketing & Comms expertise. Although we are primarily looking for experience in these areas, we welcome interest from all backgrounds and experience.

To paraphrase - our objectives are:-

• To preserve, for public benefit, the historical and architectural heritage of the area
• To provide social welfare facilities for recreation and other leisure activities,
• To advance education through promotion of the arts,
• To relieve poverty among the local community,
• To provide/promote employability training,
• To relieve/facilitate unemployment,
• To promote and protect the wellbeing and physical health of the local community,
• To help young people to develop their capacity as individuals and citizens;
• To relieve the needs of sufferers, carers and families regarding mental/physical disability, illness/impairment, old age, substance abuse etc.
• To support other initiatives for the benefit of the community within the area.

The Halls are managed by our CEO and a small but dedicated team, ably supported by local volunteers. Working to a social enterprise model, the Halls generates a level of self-funding through office rental and event space hire. The halls also contain as a tenancy a nursery and two recording studios. As part of our community engagement and our aims we have a small exhibition/museum space and the main hall and other areas are available for short hires for events, functions, conferences as well as hosting a variety of community events. We have refurbished the onsite café which we will soon be operating as both a community amenity and eventually a skills training facility. There is much being done and still more that we can do and we would like energetic and committed people to join us on the board to help drive it forward.

Formal, early-evening board meetings are held every 2 months, with various ad-hoc and topical sub-committees meeting in between.

About us:

The Scottish International Education Trust (SIET) was formed in 1971 by Sir Sean Connery who donated his entire fee from Diamonds Are Forever. SIET exists to give financial help to who show exceptional ability and promise; currently the Trust mainly focuses on post-graduate level students who represent ‘excellence in need’. A grant from the SIET can make the difference between a talented individual pursuing a life-changing course or their promise being unfulfilled. All income and expenditure is dedicated to achieving these aims.

For further information, please visit our website:- scotinted.org.uk

What we are looking for:

The Scottish International Education Trust is looking for new Trustees to join the Board. Expertise in the following areas would of interest but not essential:

• Fundraising/Philanthropy
• Charity law
• PR/marketing/communications
• Higher education, with specific emphasis on widening access programmes

The Trustee Board is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the charity; they must act in the best interests of the charity and act with the requisite care and diligence of someone managing the affairs of another person.

Trustees will be expected to:

• Attend at least two meetings a year (which are usually scheduled for April and September)
• Contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis
• Attend events

All travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.

SupportED is Scotland’s leading and fastest growing community eating disorder charity, providing peer support through Support Groups and one-to-one Befriending for those with eating disorders and for parents, carers and families. Our services are volunteer-led, most of whom have lived experience of recovering from eating disorders.

We are seeing a fast rising need for the services we provide and with so much of a stretch on public services, the charity provides a vital source of help. Our Support Groups operate both face to face and online, and continue to provide the help that is so much needed.

Growing and developing our services is now a key focus so that we can support more people across Scotland in their recovery journey. Our plan to expand our services is led by our Operations Director and team, along with the support of our major funders including; The Robertson Trust, National Lottery and Comic Relief.

To help us deliver our vision and meet the needs of our communities in Scotland, we are looking to bring a new trustee onto the Board.

As a Board we work together as a close team, so we’re looking for a trustee who enjoys working collaboratively towards a common goal and is happy to roll their sleeves up to get things done, alongside making a strategic contribution.

We currently meet as a Board online once every two months, with additional monthly meetings for the office bearers. We also meet face to face on an annual basis, typically in Glasgow. Given the stage we’re at with our growth plans, you’ll likely need to commit around 4 hours per month.

SupportED is a friendly, supportive and professional team. We take our governance seriously, undertaking an annual online survey to ensure understanding and compliance.

To find out more about the legal duties of a trustee, click here OSCR | Guidance and good practice for Charity Trustees.

Role & Experience

As part of your overall trustee duties of leading and governing the charity’s activities, you will bring to the table some business experience. In addition, you may also have experience in running or being involved with a charity.

What's in it for you?

• You will be making a significant contribution to a fast growing charity, and will have an opportunity to make a real and direct impact on a major health challenge in Scotland.
• Volunteering provides opportunities to give something back to an organisation or community, whether or not it has made a difference to your life
• Your role as a trustee will enable you to play an active role in society and contribute to positive social change, as well as improving employability and learning new skills.

Are you an experienced Project Development Manager who has the enthusiasm and versatility to help our community deliver its housing objectives?

Do you have a successful track record in fundraising to build upon the significant amount of funding we have already

attracted to kick-start our Tayvallich Initiative?

We are seeking a part-time, freelance Project Development Manager who will work with our Board, Community Steering Group and Housing Working Group Lead to establish and drive forward the development of housing for affordable rent on our community-owned land.

Your role will be to help us select the most suitable housing agency to deliver our vision for housing and work in partnership with them to make this a reality. You will also liaise with planners about options for housing on community-owned land and prepare pre-planning and planning applications. At each phase, you will also take a lead in involving and consulting our local community on our proposed plans to ensure continued engagement and commitment.

• Freelance opportunity, fixed term, up to October 2025
• Hours: on average 2 days a week (with flexibility to meet the varying demands of this role). Some out-of-hours working will be required
• Remuneration: £275 per day (inclusive of VAT if applicable) with a set allowance for travel and expenses £545,950 total fee
• Reporting to: Chair of Tayvallich Initiative Board
• Location: This role is home-based. You will need to be able to commit to attend regular face-to-face meetings in our community of Tayvallich, Mid Argyll on a scheduled basis