Welcoming, Connecting and Supporting Families and Visitors is at the core of what we do here at the Croft!
Providing practical and emotional support, information and advice to the families impacted by a loved one’s
imprisonment at HMP Barlinnie to help make their visiting experience the best it can be under the
circumstances
Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of families affected by another’s imprisonment – this is a group
of people, including many children, often marginalised and severely impacted, practically, emotionally and
financially by the actions of another. Want to learn new skills in the process? - you can by becoming a
volunteer Board Member for the Croft HMP Barlinnie’s Visitors Centre.
What we are looking for
We are looking to recruit a number of Board members.
We welcome applicants from any background and experience, including people who have been personally impacted. We
welcome all skills but do have particular skills gaps we would love to bring on board–
- Case Management Systems – to have oversight of and help us develop an appropriate system.
- Treasurer -
Accounting/Finance experience to help us with oversight of our funding and statutory reporting.
- Human
Resources.
- Business development/growth – particularly Social Enterprises / Community Interest
Companies.
What you get from being a Board Member
- The chance to give something back into the community and make a real difference to the lives of families
impacted by imprisonment - Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic way to give something back to a cause you care
about. You’ll be playing an integral part in the way the charity is run, ensuring it remains sustainable and
financially viable. The help you provide will be invaluable.
- Meet new people - joining a new
organisation or charity is a fantastic way to meet new people from a range of different personal and
professional backgrounds. There will be meetings to attend, projects to get involved.
- Learn new things -
getting involved as a charity Trustee is a great way to put your professional skills to use, but can also be a
fantastic opportunity to learn new things. You’ll get great insight into what’s involved in the management of
charities and gain skills on working well within a leadership role.
- Improve your CV and enhance your
professional development - from learning how organisations are run to planning finances and attending meetings,
this experience can be the perfect way to boost a CV and set you apart from the crowd.
Background
For more information about the Croft and its work see:
Visit our new website: thecroftfamilysupport.org
Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/CroftVisitorsService
Click on this article to read about just some of the work we do:
cjg-annualreport23.co.uk/2023/08/21/supporting-families-cost-of-living-crisis-a-year-of-reflection