Trustees with Financial Experience
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th June 2025
- Advertised from 15th May 2025
Role
We are seeking up to two individuals with experience in financial management, project management/planning roles, or accountancy to support the effective governance of the Care and Repair Edinburgh (CRE) Board of Trustees and to act as a Trustee and Non-Executive Director of CRE.
INTRODUCTION
CRE is a voluntary organisation helping those over 60 years of age and/or anyone with a disability, to improve and repair their properties to enable them to live as independently and as safely as possible. CRE is a charity in its 40th Year, and limited company, governed by a Board of Directors. The CRE team are based at Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh. The team consists of: Director, Operations Manager, Senior Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator, 3 Administrators, Joiner, Engineer, Electrician and a Handyperson. There are also approximately 20 volunteers who undertake small DIY jobs.
CRE offer the following services to anyone aged 60+ or anyone with a disability, who live in the City of Edinburgh Council tax area.
- Adaptations Advice
- Easiaccess – handrails and grabrails
- Electrical
- Fire Alarms
- Paid Handyperson
- Joinery
- Keysafes
- Trade Referrals
- Volunteer Handyperson
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- To contribute actively to the work of CRE. Trustees are responsible for shaping and endorsing the strategic direction, setting overall policy, evaluating organisational performance and supporting the staff team to achieve their agreed goals and objectives.
- To safeguard the name, aims and the values of the organisation.
- To ensure that CRE takes steps to protect and manage the property of the charity including proper investment of charity funds.
- It is anticipated that the duties of Trustees are likely to take about 1 day per month and applicants must be able to accommodate this. The Board currently meets 4 times a year in Edinburgh: February, May, August and November.
These posts are not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Trustees should not have any significant interest in any organisation that conflicts directly with the goals of CRE and all potential conflicts of interest should be declared, including at each Board meeting.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualities, skills and experience
Individuals with experience in financial management, project management/planning roles, or accountancy to support the effective governance of the Care and Repair Edinburgh (CRE)
- Able to demonstrate a commitment our vision statement: CRE helps older and vulnerable people to stay independent, comfortable, safe and secure in their own homes for as long as they want to and can.
- An ability to address key/difficult issues in safeguarding the above commitment.
- A clear link with Edinburgh – the community within which we offer our services.
- We want to build a diverse board and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly female candidates and those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.
We also welcome candidates who do not have Boardroom experience. Full induction and training will be provided.
Trustees must understand and accept the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship. You can read more about being a Trustee on the OSCR, (Scottish Charity Regulator) website: OSCR | Trustee Duties
Application notes
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have any access
needs or require information in a different format please let us know how we can support you.
To submit a proposal for consideration, please tender the following documents:
- CV with references
- Cover letter, maximum 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience for the role
For any questions about this role, please contact allison.strachan@cre.scot
To find out more about CRE visit us at cre.scot
Closing date for applications Friday 27th June 2025
Join Our Board as Treasurer / Trustee and Contribute Your Financial Expertise
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of older people and their families? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.
Why Become Our Treasurer?
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote physical and cognitive wellbeing for older people; and provide respite for their families and carers in South Edinburgh. Find out more about us at: theopendoor.org.uk This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and monitor the organisation’s financial stability
- Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and update them of the organisation’s financial health
- Budget Oversight: Provide oversight and input to the annual budgeting process
- Annual Statutory Accounts: Assist in the preparation, review and approval of the annual statutory accounts
- Flagging Issues: The Treasurer should be capable of identifying and isolating financial issues, even if they are minor, and raising flags when necessary
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller or similar (e.g. financial services)
- Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly to fellow Board members whose strengths may not include numeracy
- Strategic Thinker: Someone who can provide high-level oversight and has a keen eye for detail
- Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance, though specific software experience (e.g., XERO) is not required
What’s in It for You?
- Make a Tangible Impact: Your financial expertise will directly contribute to our success, allowing us to better serve our community
- Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning within the non-profit sector
- Support Our Mission: Become a valued member of our team working with like-minded trustees to support our mission to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable older adults and their families
Commitment
- 6-weekly Meetings: Mondays 1.00pm - 2.30pm in person / via Teams
- Annual Strategy Meetings and Development Days: In-person meetings arranged in advance
- AGM: In-person attendance required
- This role is dependent on 2 successful references and PVG check
For more information on becoming the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees of The Open Door Edinburgh please email simon.warr@theopendoor.org.uk
The Eric Liddell Community are looking for new Trustees to join the Board of Directors.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of one of Edinburgh’s most respected specialist dementia and care charities, please get in touch.
Our vision is a community where no one feels lonely or isolated. Our mission is to bring people together in their communities to enhance health and well-being and have a positive impact on their lives.
We are driving progress toward this by: providing a “sector leading” and “excellent” Dementia Day Service, alongside an open programme for community-based activities for people living with dementia, a programme of wellbeing activities, courses and opportunities for unpaid carers, a Befriending Service and running our vibrant Community Hub which welcomes over 7,000 every month, in the heart of Edinburgh.
In the last few years, The Eric Liddell Community has undergone a period of growth and expansion financially and also in how we deliver our caring services.
The Board are looking to expand the diversity of our Trustees and are interested in applicants from the following areas:
- Social Care
- Charity Fundraising
Be a Changemaker: Join AdvoCard’s Board of Trustees!
At AdvoCard, we’re not just another charity; we’re a vibrant, community-focussed organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices of mental health and substance use service users across Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise can create real, meaningful change, this is it!
We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and dynamic new trustees to join our board and help us shape the future of advocacy in Edinburgh.
Why AdvoCard?
- Every day, we stand up for those who rely on mental health and substance use services, ensuring their voices are heard.
- You’ll be working with a team that values every trustee’s input, recognising the vital role your experience and expertise bring.
- Our Board meets online every two months, making it easy to contribute from anywhere.
Who We’re Looking For:
We would welcome applications from people with the following experience
- Management in a health or social care setting
- Finance
- Policy work
- Marketing including social media and communications
We would particularly welcome applications from people with this type of experience and lived or living experience of mental health or substance use services.
Make a Difference That Matters
At AdvoCard, your contributions will go beyond the boardroom. You’ll be helping to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in society are treated with dignity and respect.
About Edinburgh Cat Protection League (ECPL)
The ECPL is a small independent registered Scottish charity established nearly 80 years ago. Our cat shelter premises and office are based in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The sole purpose of the charity is to provide care, comfort, shelter and veterinary attention to stray and unwanted cats and kittens and we undertake to re-home these cats to the most suitable owners. In providing a re-homing service, the charity undertakes, through its staff, to educate intended pet owners on the care and maintenance of cats. The ECPL is currently engaged in a comprehensive constitutional and governance review and is in the process of restructuring as a CLG (Company Limited by Guarantee) with charitable status.
Recruitment of new Trustees
Role
We are currently seeking to recruit at least 3 new trustees to help strengthen and inspire the existing board with new ideas and goals at this exciting time of change and restructuring for the ECPL. The new trustees will bring their individual expertise to help shape the charity going forward, setting overall policy, providing strategic guidance and financial oversight and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Who are we looking for?
First and foremost we are looking for applicants with a love of cats, a genuine interest in their welfare and a commitment and enthusiasm to be part of the charity going forward.
In addition we would particularly value individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Veterinary medicine
- Financial/accounting/budgeting
- HR
- Investment management
- Property management
Commitment
You will be asked to commit to attending a minimum of 4 board meetings each year with at least 2 in person meetings in addition to the AGM. Initially it is intended the meetings will be in person with the option to join some meetings virtually once the new board is established and the new structure of the charity is complete. Meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries. The roles are voluntary although reasonable public transport travel expenses will be reimbursed as necessary.
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