SCVO is inviting board of trustee nominations from our membership community

At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our 3,700+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.

SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role to play in supporting the voluntary sector. As a member of the board, you can be part of something special.

Six of our trustees are elected from our membership. This year we have five vacancies for trustees elected from SCVO's membership. We're now inviting nominations from our membership so we can hold a members' vote. We'll announce the outcome of elections at our AGM on 9th December 2025.

Trustee responsibilities:

Trustees make sure the governance of the organisation is maintained to a high standard. The role is both rewarding and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other voluntary organisations.

Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector.

As a trustee, your responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO
• Upholding SCVO’s values
• Promoting the role of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate
• Receiving reports from the Chief Executive and other staff on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required
• Making sure that all statutory requirements for SCVO are met
• Agreeing on co-opting Board members to the Board of Trustees.

We want our board to be inclusive, and to reflect the diversity of the voluntary sector and Scottish society. That means striving for our board to be a mix of people with different characteristics, knowledge and experience, from different organisations and places, and with different perspectives.

Time commitment:

Being a trustee is hugely rewarding and there is a time commitment involved. We ask trustees to be available for:

• Quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees
• The board’s annual away day – which normally includes an overnight stay
• Ad hoc meetings of the board and working groups which progress SCVO’s strategic objectives
• Key internal and external events such as our AGM, the Gathering and the Scottish Charity Awards

Our draft calendar of events for board members will give you more details about what to expect.

Are you interested in supporting a small local charity? Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people?

If so, apply now to join our Board of Trustee's!

About Us

The Junction is an award-winning charity that supports and improves young people’s health and well-being.

We work with young people aged 12 – 21 in North East Edinburgh. Our vision is that all young people thrive, with access to the right support and resources that meet their health and wellbeing needs.

About The Role

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of The Junction, supporting our aims, objectives and goals.

We currently hold 2-hour Board meetings four times per year, which you can join in-person or online. You will also have the opportunity to attend subgroups, informal meetings and team events.

About You

We are looking for committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference to The Junction, to young people and to build your own skills.

We’d like to enhance our board to better reflect the diverse individuals and communities we work alongside, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation and are interested in applications from people who are Black, Asian or from minority ethnic communities.

Some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:

• Experience of accountancy or the financial sector
• Experience of working in the charitable sector including experience of youth work, working with young people, families and communities
• Experience of IT / website development
• Experience of HR or experience of managing and leading others
• Experience of policy development of the law or legal advice.

You may bring different skills and strengths - most important is your willingness to ask questions, the ability to share and uphold our organisational values (inclusive, non-judgemental and collaborative) and having the time commitment for the role.

We also value applications from people who live the community in Leith/North East Edinburgh and/ or have lived or living experience of poverty, substance-use or poor mental health.

SHRUB Cooperative is a member-led cooperative, working for a world without waste.

Our purpose is:

1. To provide a welcoming space for rethinking our relationship to waste, reducing consumption and developing effective use of resources
2. To support community empowerment in Edinburgh, learning and sharing skills to make a practical difference to the world we share
3. To deliver innovative waste prevention, creative reuse and repair practices in a living laboratory of Circular Economy

Our cooperative is in an exciting period of renewal and transition. Although we have recently wound down our Zero Waste Hub, we continue to operate a thriving bike repair project in the Wee Spoke Hub, and support community led projects such as the Repair What You Wear and Sewing Café workshops and food rescue in partnership with The Pavillion cafe. We are now in the process of developing a 10-year plan for the cooperative, in consultation with our members and the wider community, so this is an exciting time to join the organisation and contribute to defining our mission and vision for the future.

As a Registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), our Constitution provides for Trustees to formally oversee the activities of SHRUB Cooperative and ensure we act in accordance with our purposes and the wishes of members of the Cooperative. We are inviting applications to the role of Trustee from SHRUB members and others interested in contributing to the Coop’s development and evolution. Trustees have a wide-ranging remit and there are opportunities for involvement across the work that SHRUB undertakes. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Fundraising and HR.

Current areas of work within the board include: Welfare and HR, Governance and Policy, Finance and Fundraising, Communications, Social Enterprise, Risk and Compliance, Strategy and Vision. While all trustees normally contribute to a combination of these priority objectives, we are open to trustees specialising in a specific area, according to your particular area of expertise.

Treasurer - Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

A unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation making a profound difference to bereaved people across Scotland

About the Role:Cruse Scotland is currently seeking a new Trustee to take on the key role of Treasurer who as well as fulfilling the duties of a general Trustee, would undertake the added responsibility of providing strategic oversight of Cruse Scotland’s financial affairs.

The role of Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are adhered to, and will prepare and present reports to the Board and its Financial and Audit Committee. The Treasurer will work closely with fellow board members in discussing the financial health of the organisation and consider options for ongoing sustainability. The Board meet quarterly as does the Finance and Audit Committee.

About Cruse Scotland:We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our Free Bereavement Helpline, GriefChat (instant web-based support), individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplace support and more. See our Get Support section for more information

The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - all of whom - are trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.

Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. Without our volunteers our organisation simply would not exist. This of course includes the contributions of those who oversee the governance of our charity - our trustees - all of whom are volunteers too. Our trustees comprise a broad range of professions and expertise and are an engaged, committed and friendly bunch. Meet them here: Our People : Cruse Scotland

Next Steps:

For more detail about the role please see the following documents:

• role descriptor (see attached Treasurer Role Descriptor) (pdf)
• OSCR | Guidance and good practice for charity trustees
• Cruse Scotland Annual Accounts 2024-25
• Cruse Scotland Strategy 2022-27