MADE4U is a vibrant community organisation in the ML2 area of North Lanarkshire, founded through the collective action and community compassion of a number of local churches in 2006.

Our vision is to see a community free of isolation, low self-worth and lack of opportunity for change. Together, we see a community full of connection, of confidence, and ready for change. Motivated by our belief in God’s love for us, it is our mission to work in the ML2 area to see people encouraged, empowered and engaged, making a real difference. Our main charitable aims are reduction of poverty and distress in the community in which we work, and to increase the health and wellbeing of those in the area, through community development, education, support and recreational activities. We are committed to partnership working, and the engagement and support of local volunteers.

Central to our work are our Five values: Believing in Difference, Acceptance, Refuge, Hope and Love. We work through three departments:

Wellbeing:We provide over 18 different activities including befriending, emergency food, Community cafes, men’s group activities, fuel support, onward referrals and a benefit/money advice service.

Children:We deliver work including awards, active play, family activities, holiday hunger clubs, Christmas and back-to-school-provision work, and aim to support the whole family.

Youth: We operate youth drop-ins, volunteering and employability work, schools engagement and wrap around support for young people and their families.

If you want to read more about these values and our work, our most recent annual report can be found on our website (made4uinml2.com/about-us/annualreports)

ROLE PURPOSE - CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

Charity Trustees are a group of people who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the charity. Our current Chair of Trustees is looking to retire having been involved with theorganisation since its conception.

We are looking to recruit a new individual with the skills and experience to act as a figurehead for our organisation, lead the Board of Trustees while promoting good governance, and provide effective andempowering line management support to our charities Senior Manager.

ROLE PURPOSE - TRUSTEE

Charity Trustees are a group of people who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the charity. They provide overall direction, support and encouragement, ensure the smooth running of the organisation and are responsible for the governance of the charity.

We currently have 5 members of our Board of Trustees offering a range of skills and experience and local connections.

We are currently looking to recruit talented new Trustees who can support our organisation with its charitable aim of making a difference within the ML2 community. We are particularly looking for individuals who have experience in either Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Income Generation/Fundraising, Building Management, or Leadership/Management.

Further information on each role is available for download below.

Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly (CACE) is looking for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team of Trustees. As a charity that promotes and supports the needs of older people in Cumbernauld and the surrounding areas, we play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our elderly community members.

Find out more about us here! cace.info

As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to share your skills and expertise, contributing to the well-being and independence of our elderly beneficiaries. You'll build strong relationships with fellow Trustees, staff, volunteers, and the wider community, while gaining valuable experience in governance, financial management, and strategic planning. By engaging with stakeholders and partners, you'll expand your network and promote our services in the community. Moreover, serving as a Trustee can also help you develop transferable skills that can enhance your career opportunities, such as leadership, decision-making, and project management.

Key Responsibilities of a Trustee:

• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance to CACE.
• Ensure that our charity operates in line with its mission, values, and legal responsibilities.
• Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and funding applications to maximize our impact.
• Support our management team in delivering high-quality care and services to older people.
• Engage in fundraising and community engagement activities to promote our cause.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in HR and employment law, finance, and charity governance experience but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to our cause. Previous Trustee experience is not always essential as we provide induction and training.

Chair Vacancy

Our current Chair is coming to the end of their term in 2023 and we would like to hear from candidates who are specifically interested in this trustee role. The Chair leads and facilitates the Board to ensure it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.

By becoming a Trustee or Chair of our Board, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape our future and enable us to continue our essential work. Join us in creating a caring community where older people are supported, valued, and cherished.

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.

We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people’s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Friendship Line and much more.

We work in Scotland with older people’s groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in their local community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.

To drive forward Age Scotland’s policy development work in, primarily, housing, fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and household energy use. The role may include further policy areas subject to need and experience.

The policy officer will research the needs of older people and the impact of public policy on their lives and identify solutions.

Monitor, analyse, and influence public policy developments that affect the interests of older people in Scotland, including the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, local government and other relevant bodies and organisations.

Work with older people and partners to advance the understanding of the housing and energy needs and experiences of people over the age of 50 and develop policy proposals where change is needed.

The post will be a hybrid blend of office based (in Edinburgh) and home-based work. As a guide, roughly 40% of the working week will be based at our office in Causewayside, Edinburgh.

In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidays
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Carers support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

Full details of the role are available from our website: age.scot/workforus. Alternatively, you can call 0333 323 2400.

We are a Registered Charity and SCIO SC046936. Established in 1985, the Charity has been delivering vital services for women and children across the Inverclyde area for over 37 years. Inverclyde Women’s Aid’s vision is of a society, in which women, children and young people are full and equal participants, free from the threat of abuse, violence or oppression.

We are looking for Trustees to join our Board. Would you like to help improve the lives of women, children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse in Inverclyde?

Do you have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse? Do you have some time to give on a voluntary basis to provide leadership, legal and fiscal oversight, and to support the ongoing development of the vital services we provide?

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed women, aged 16 years or over to our Board. We have several vacancies.

The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our feminist governance team supporting and overseeing the development of the organisation to ensure the continued delivery of high quality, responsive services to vulnerable women, children and young people in our area. You do not need to know everything there is to know about domestic abuse, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.

We welcome applications from women with strategic vision, good independent judgement, and the ability to work as part of a diverse team. We are committed to diversifying our Board so women representing all sections of the community are welcome. We are keen to add to existing skills and knowledge, so we particularly want to hear from women with the following professional backgrounds: human resources/employment law, marketing & communications or social media, third sector or social enterprise experience, fundraising, business, property management, IT skills and women who have a legal background. We also strongly encourage women who have personal experience of domestic abuse to offer us their personal insight into accessing and using the range of services offered by women’s aid and partners.

Time Commitment: The Board currently meet bi-monthly via Zoom. The frequency and the method of meeting will continue to be reviewed regularly to meet the needs of the organisation. It is important that prospective trustees recognise that they will also be, at times, responsible for progressing pieces of work in between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short life working group or a sub-group of the Board.

There is also an expectation that new Trustees will fully participate in a comprehensive induction, as well as ongoing training and support. Although the Board is meeting online, we would anticipate that the Board Members visit the staff team and that at least once a year there is a strategic planning day in person with the staff and Board.

Our posts are open to women only applicants as we are a woman only service, covered by the occupational requirement exemption under the Equality Act 2010.