Trustee (Volunteer Role)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Remote: Meetings held online
- Closing 31st January 2026
- Advertised from 23rd December 2025
Role
Hope for Rural People (HfRP) is a small, volunteer-led charitable organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities in rural areas of Scotland and Bangladesh. Our work focuses on food aid, education, refugee support, sustainable agriculture, and women’s empowerment.
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of HfRP. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference by contributing their time, expertise, and strategic insight to a growing organization.
We particularly welcome applicants with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, finance, governance, or community development.
At present, this is a voluntary position, as the organization is in its early development stage. Trustees may receive remuneration or honorarium in the future as HfRP grows and secures funding.
Application notes
If you are inspired by our mission and would like to help strengthen our impact, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please email: fkabir7@icloud.com
WEAll Scotland is Scotland’s leading voice for building an economy that works for people and planet. We are a nationally recognised and growing network of organisations and individuals working to transform Scotland’s economic system so it delivers social justice within planetary boundaries.
As the Scottish hub of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, we convene partners, shape policy conversations and champion practical alternatives to an economic model that is no longer delivering what matters most — dignity, fairness, connection and a healthy environment.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Board of Trustees and help lead a respected and growing movement at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s future.
The Role
Our Trustees play a vital role in delivering WEAll Scotland’s strategy. You will provide strategic oversight, support a dynamic staff team and act as an ambassador for the organisation.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to three years (with potential extension). The commitment is approximately 1–2 days per quarter, including Board meetings and preparation. Trustees are also encouraged to take an active interest in the organisation beyond meetings, including attending events and contributing to Board-led work.
This is an unremunerated role; reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
About You
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- are passionate about the need for economic system change
- has a good understanding of the issues facing our economy, society and natural environment.
- are confident they can make a valuable contribution to our work and comfortable with working at Board level. However, prior Board experience is not a requirement.
- are able to think strategically
- is good at building relationships and works effectively as part of a team (with an ability to challenge constructively)
- can provide leadership/championship
- shares our values as set out in our strategy and our manifesto for a wellbeing economy.
Previous Board experience is not required. Skills in finance, business management, facilitation or holding participatory spaces are welcome but not essential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. Support with childcare or other access needs is available.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £55,000
- Remote: Home-based in Scotland (with access to Glasgow office)
- Closing 23rd March 2026
WEAll Scotland is Scotland’s leading voice for building an economy that works for people and planet. Since 2018, we have become a nationally recognised and influential network driving the transition to a Wellbeing Economy that delivers good lives for all within planetary boundaries. As the longest-established hub of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, we convene partners, shape policy debate and influence decision-makers across sectors.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected and growing movement at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s economic future.
The Role
The Director will provide clear strategic leadership, ensuring WEAll Scotland remains the go-to organisation for the Wellbeing Economy in Scotland, visible, credible and high impact.
You will:
- Grow and mobilise our national membership network into a confident community of advocates
- Influence policymakers, politicians and senior leaders across sectors
- Represent WEAll Scotland in high-profile forums and media
- Translate strategic vision into deliverable projects with measurable impact
- Lead and develop a talented staff team
- Strengthen governance, operations and long-term financial sustainability
About You
You will bring:
- Deep commitment to economic system change and the Wellbeing Economy
- Strong understanding of Scotland’s policy landscape
- Proven experience of strategic leadership and team management
- A track record of influencing senior stakeholders
- Fundraising experience and organisational oversight skills
- A collaborative, inclusive and relational leadership style
WEAll Scotland offers a generous pension and annual leave entitlement.
The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.
As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.
We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:
- Human Resources
- Property, leases, surveying
- Retail sales and management
- Business management
- Finance, funding, ethical investment
Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.
One in five of Scotland’s population is living with a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid. Too many are struggling alone, frightened about the future and we’re determined to change that.
In becoming a trustee, you will be leading our efforts to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland and ensure that CHSS is best placed to meet our strategic goal of No Life Half Lived. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we embark on the second year of our new strategy.
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