Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC) (The Scottish Register)

Due to the retiral of our current post holder, SRLPDC is looking for a new Chair of its Board. The successful candidate will lead our established group of Trustees, and our Registrar, to further our work to strengthen and develop the BSL/English interpreting and associated professions across Scotland. We are always keen to welcome new trustees to our Board as well, please contact us if you might be interested to join us.

About the organisation

SRLPDC is a small self-funding registering body that monitors, supports and regulates language professionals who work within the Deaf community across the whole of Scotland.

Further information is available on our website – thescottishregister.co.uk

About the Role

Anticipated time commitment is 150 hours per year – this includes quarterly Board meetings; AGM and attendance at meetings/events with similar professional bodies. Ideally you will have:

Experience in a senior or strategic leadership role and broad knowledge and understanding of the provision of language and communication services to the Deaf community and current issues affecting it, particularly in Scotland.

Make a Difference. Shape the Future.

Are you passionate about inclusion, community, and reducing social isolation? Do you want to play a meaningful role in supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities?

Friends for Inclusion is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Friends for Inclusion is a small but impactful organisation dedicated to creating social opportunities and fostering meaningful connections for people with learning and physical disabilities.

Designed by and for people with disabilities, we provide safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can build friendships, grow in confidence, and overcome isolation. With strong roots in Ayrshire, our work is guided by the values of friendship, empowerment, and community connection.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring we remain responsive to the needs of our members while growing sustainably.

You will:

• Contribute to the overall governance and strategic planning of the organisation
• Support the development and expansion of our services
• Ensure we stay true to our mission and values
• Work collaboratively with a small, passionate board team

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who bring:

• A genuine passion for inclusion and social impact
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable adults
• A collaborative and thoughtful approach

Previous board or governance experience is helpful but not essential.

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Finance & Fundraising – budgeting, financial oversight, or funding applications

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Experience of charity governance and strategic leadership
• Being part of a supportive, inclusive team
• Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

Time Commitment

• Quarterly board meetings
• Occasional additional meetings, particularly during key development periods

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to directly influence the future of a grassroots organisation making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Your contribution will help us grow, reach more people, and strengthen our community impact.

JOIN OUR BOARD: Become a Driving Force Trustee

Could YOU be the Driving Force for our community?

About The Driving Force

For20 years, The Driving Force has been a lifeline for cancer patients in Denny, Bonnybridge and Banknock. We provideFREE transportto vital treatment appointments for those who need it most.

Our Impact:

• 20 years of continuous community service
• Hundreds of cancer patients supported
• Thousands of journeys to life-saving appointments
• 100% volunteer-driven organisation

Every journey we provide is one more chance for someone to access the treatment that could save their life.Now we need more strategic leaders to help us drive our mission forward.

Why Become a Trustee?

Being a trustee isn't just about attending meetings – it's about making a real difference at a strategic level. You'll help shape the future of a charity that directly saves lives in your community.

What You'll Gain:

·Personal satisfaction of creating strategic community impact

·Development of governance and leadership skills

·Networking with other passionate community leaders

·Insight into charity sector operations and best practices

·The knowledge that your decisions help cancer patients access life-saving treatment

·Being part of something meaningful beyond your day job

What is a Trustee?

In simple terms:Trustees are the guardians of our charity – ensuring we stay true to our mission of helping cancer patients access treatment while managing our resources responsibly and planning for sustainable growth.

The legal bit:Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They exercise their powers and duties with care, always acting in the charity's best interests, ensuring compliance with charity law and our governing document.

You'll be part of a supportive boardworking collaboratively to govern The Driving Force effectively.

Time Commitment

We respect that trustees are volunteers with busy lives. Here's what we ask:

Core Commitment:

• 5-6 board meetingsper year (approximately 1 1/2 hours each, scheduled in advance)
• Occasional email/phone consultations(1-2 hours per month)
• Annual strategic planning session(half day)

Total time: approximately 15-20 hours per year

Flexibility:We schedule meetings with trustees' availability in mind. If you can't make a meeting, we just ask for advance notice.

Additional Involvement (Optional):Some trustees choose to get involved in specific projects, sub-committees, or events – but this is entirely voluntary.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support them to lead their most meaningful lives. The Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory impairment as well as or instead of the person they care for. The project operates in Fife to support people to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life and to reduce socio-economic and health inequalities. This post will also involve travel across Fife with occasional travel required to & from our office in Kirkintilloch.

Deafblind Scotland provides information & specialist knowledge in many inclusive forms of communication relied on by people with sensory loss including Braille/Moon, BSL/Tactile BSL, Deafblind Manual & Audio.

The project officer will work with the carers affected by sensory impairment within this project which is part of our Connect2Support Programme. Overall ensuring the carers affected by sensory impairment, who are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, are provided with specialist support which enables them & those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.