Paths for All, the leading voice for the promotion of physical activity and walking in Scotland, is seeking an
exceptional leader to steer the charity through an exciting journey of change.
Our new Chair will see Paths for All establish an infrastructure supporting fundraising and income generation to help
support walking programmes across Scotland as we deliver our ambitious ‘Step It Up’ strategy.
As Scotland’s national walking charity our mission is to encourage the people of Scotland to be physically active
through walking. We know that walking (whether on foot or with a wheelchair or mobility aid) makes a valuable
contribution to our physical, mental and social health. This is why we champion national walking programmes in
schools, workplaces and communities and work in partnership to increase levels of physical activity, by helping
to create inclusive, safe and attractive environments for walking.
The Chair will work with the trustees and senior management team to spearhead this mission, upholding Paths for All’s
values and supporting the delivery of the strategy and new programmes that put walking at the heart of our
communities across Scotland. They will ensure effective governance for the organisation, working closely with
the Chief Executive Officer and other trustees to build relationships and collaborate to ensure success.
The ideal candidate will have the following key experience:
- A strong and visible passion and commitment to our mission to support the people of Scotland to be physically
active through walking.
- Experience as a trustee, ideally as a Chair.
- Experience of fundraising
or income generation.
- The ability to demonstrate strategic leadership and strong inter-personal and
relationship building skills.
- Experience leading organisations through periods of development and
change.
- Ability to apply principles of good charity governance.
- Understanding of the third
sector.
- Understanding and connections into the Scottish Government.
- Eligible to be a Director at
Companies House
About the Board
Paths for All board meet on a quarterly basis held in-person and take place at the Barracks conference centre within
an accessible building in a central location in Stirling. The venue is close to the railway station and has
parking nearby.
Our Quarterly Board meetings generally take place from 10am to 1pm, including lunch. In addition to the quarterly
board meetings and AGM, we have a staffing and finance subgroup and an outcomes subgroup, both of which are led
by the Chair and which meet online as and when required. In total, the Chair role requires an average time
commitment of around 1-2 days per month, to allow for regular meetings with the Chief Executive Officer and
attendance at relevant events in addition to Board meetings.
About us
Paths for All pathsforall.org.uk is one of Scotland’s leading charities. We believe everyone should have the
opportunity to be active every day. With your support, we can make sure we create a happier, healthier, and
greener Scotland. Our office is located in Kintail House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK81QZ a short walk from
Stirling train station.
We work in partnership with national organisations who share our vision of Scotland being a walking nation.