The Children’s Wood thechildrenswood.co.uk is seeking to strengthen its skill set on the Board. To this end we are seeking new Trustees :

• with an interest in and preferably experience of safeguarding.
• with HR experience to assist us to provide excellent employment experience for our part-time and sessional staff
• with IT expertise to assist with the website, the management of documents and records

About The Children’s Wood

The land between Kelbourne, Sanda and Clouston Streets - G20 8QW became derelict in the 1970s after it ceased to be playing fields for the local Secondary Schools which had closed. Residents fought a long battle to stop developers building on it and to retain it as green space. In 2015 The Children’s Wood was registered as a charity - SC045378. It has been described as a real “secret garden” in the heart of a residential area.

In addition, the charity established a youth- based programme known as G20 Youth Festival led by local young people. With a varied programme at an indoor base, they are encouraged to enjoy being outdoors and cooking for the local community.

Vision

Our vision is for a safe place for small children to play and thrive, young people with challenging life experiences to connect positively with their community and local residents to find a green oasis within a busy city.

Benefits

These are unpaid appointments. However, the return is considerable. You will gain experience in shaping the future of a young charity. You will learn about the considerable support and advice provided by various agencies in Scotland to enable Third Sector organisations to thrive. You will work with like-minded people whose life experiences and values will enrich yours. At present the Board meets 4 times a year but there is a necessity for engagement more frequently. Expenses will be covered but most meetings are on Zoom.

The Children's Wood charity is looking to recruit a manager for their G20 Youth Festival in the North West of Glasgow. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the youth organisation, including the staff, its building (The G20 Youth House), the funding strategy, and the programme of activities.

You will report to the Children's Wood Project Lead and board of directors. You will build positive relationships with young people, staff, volunteers, members, funders, partners and the local community to deliver G20 vision and aims. This is an exciting role which will make a difference to the lives of children, families and the wider community in the Maryhill/Ruchill area of Glasgow.