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The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is seeking one lay and one registrant member for the CNHC Board.

Are you interested in setting standards in the public interest? CNHC is the independent regulatory body for complementary healthcare practitioners, established in 2008 with support and funding from the Department of Health. Our public register of over 6,200 qualified therapists provides confirmation that individuals have met UK standards for safe and competent practice.

The Board meets in London for a half-day four times a year.

We have vacancies for one lay and one registrant Board member.

There is no remuneration for attendance at Board meetings but travel costs are reimbursed.

The Larder West Lothian is a forward thinking, fast growing social enterprise and we are delighted to announce that we have a vacancy for the trustee chair for our board of directors.

As the chair you will work closely with the other board members and the Founder/Manager to provide strategic direction and guidance to help achieve our vision and make a positive impact on the social wellbeing and economic future of the most disadvantaged in West Lothian.

We are projecting significant expansion over the coming years and are looking for an energetic individual who has experience and skills of strategic business growth matched with knowledge and experience of social enterprise and the wider voluntary sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and progressive social enterprise and we would ask that you only apply if you have the time to contribute actively to our successes.

The trustee chair position is a voluntary unpaid position.

Hanover Scotland Housing Association is one of the largest providers of housing and services for older people in Scotland, owning over 4,000 homes and provide factoring services to a further 1,100 homes. With a turnover of £38 million, we are one of the largest registered social landlords in Scotland and deliver high tenant satisfaction.

We are a values driven and caring organisation, the interests of current and future tenants are at the centre of everything we do.

The next three years will see us focus on a number of new exciting initiatives:

· building better community connections to reduce social isolation;

· entering a formal partnership with Arklet Housing Association who are based in Glasgow;

· and the delivery of more than 200 new homes across Scotland.

The role offers you the opportunity to guide our business vision, lead on strategic direction and play a key role in delivering high quality services, defining goals and targets. The role will allow you to help us solve challenges and will offer personal growth and a high level of responsibility.

We would particularly welcome interest from anyone with social housing, care, ICT or property experience.

We value commitment and experience as much as qualifications. The role requires a time commitment, both meeting preparation and attendance at strategy workshops, and our Board meetings (held six times a year) are on a Thursday afternoon. We will support you in this rewarding, challenging and satisfying role and will offer training on a variety of topics relevant to the governance and business of a registered social landlord.

Larkhall & District Volunteer Group is a trusted local organisation with a strong track record and dedicated staff team which works to promote the wellbeing of the community in Lanarkshire by reducing physical and social isolation whilst increasing health and wellbeing. We also own our own centre on Victoria Street in Larkhall.

We have a clear vision and an ambitious strategic plan covering the next three years. We would like to give you the opportunity to use your talents and expertise to help us implement the plan.

We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background to join our Board of Trustees (including a Vice Chair and Secretary) and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. We are looking to recruit new Trustees with experience of:

• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Commercial operations
• HR
• Finance
• Digital skills and
• Communications

who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members.

You would have the opportunity to attend our Board Meetings informally before making any commitments and to shadow our experienced Chair, Secretary and Treasurer if you are interested in one of the leadership roles.

The Board meets once a month at our offices in Larkhall. As a small charity it is expected that Board members will take on additional responsibilities between meetings consistent with the objectives of the Charity. This is an unpaid position,however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Whilst all applications are appreciated, the Charity particularly welcomes applications from groups currently under-represented on its Board.

We are seeking new Board Members by June 2019 in time for our AGM in the summer of 2019.

Can you answer these three questions?

• Are you passionate about children and young adults, particularly those with additional support needs
• Do you want to help children and young people achieve their potential?
• Do you have skills and experience in leadership, strategic development, fundraising, networking and the charity sector?

If the answer is yes, please read on, as we would welcome an application from you to join our Board of Directors.

Sleep Scotland is a charity for children and young people with additional support needs and sleep problems. We also run TEENS+, a transitional education programme for young people with complex and severe communication issues. To find out more, look on our websites sleepscotland.org. and teensplus.org.uk

As our Chair or as a Board member you would contribute to achieving or aims by overseeing our strategic development and direction. The Board meetings are run every 2 months for 2 hours in Edinburgh.

SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health established in 1923. For over 90 years we have been supporting Scotland’s mental health through a wide-range of direct mental health and social care services; policy and award-winning campaigning work influencing positive social change; working in partnership to deliver meaningful outcomes for people and investing in innovative and dynamic charitable services across Scotland.

We are looking to recruit people who share our passion for our cause; and through drive, commitment and enthusiasm will strengthen and complement our current Trustee Board enabling us to achieve our ambitious strategic priorities to bring about a positive and lasting impact on Scotland’s mental health. We are currently looking for people with a qualification/experience in the following fields: commercial/entrepreneur (leading innovation and ideas), education (children and young people), health & safety, investment management, mental health, public health, quality/risk management, sport and physical activity.

This is a voluntary position, non-remunerated with out-of-pocket expenses paid.

Applications are welcome from people who have experience of mental health personally or professionally.

A PVG check will apply to this role.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is an organisation committed to our vision that all children and young people who are treated at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow have the best care and experience possible. We provide world class medical equipment and research, innovative play programmes and enhanced family resources

The Charity is embarking on a new and very ambitious three-year organisational strategy. Our work within the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has been extensive, and although patients from throughout Scotland benefit, their local hospitals and community clinics are often the place where they receive primary care interventions. As a result, we will extend our reach and support maternity, neonatal and paediatric sites across the West of Scotland. You can read more about our work at glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org.

We are specifically looking for people working in Finance/Accountancy and Creative/Digital social media/marketing backgrounds.

Whilst all applications are appreciated, we particularly welcome submissions from groups currently under-represented on our Board including women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and people aged under 35 years.

Our aim is to improve outcomes for children to ensure the best start in life by providing support to Dads and families. Our hope is through achieving this, there will be a larger shift in society toward accepting the vital role Dads play.

We currently have a vacancy for a Board member to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee Board Member, your responsibilities will include:

1. Setting and maintaining the strategic direction of the organisation
2. Sharing responsibility for Board decisions
3. Maintaining an overview of the organisations financial performance
4. Ensuring appropriate governance is in place
5. Attend quarterly Board Meetings.

Remuneration/Expenses

This is an unpaid role however reasonable expenses associated with the role can be reimbursed.

Time Commitment

Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings, which are held 4 times per year during the early evening in Edinburgh. Trustees will also be asked to contribute their expertise by attending and participating in sub committees, events and networking activities and acting as subject matter experts on particular projects as appropriate.

Main duties

To ensure that Dads Rock:

• Complies with its governing documents, such as our Constitution and Policies
• Pursues its charitable objects as defined in its Constitution
• Applies its resources exclusively in furtherance of its objects, i.e. DR must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
• Has an effective and efficient administration
• Is financially stable.
• Contribute actively to the role of Trustee by:
• Attending Board meetings and other meetings and events
• Offer support and challenge to board colleagues and staff, adhering to collective responsibility once decisions are made
• Setting and reviewing operational policy and practice
• Defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Safeguard the good name and values of DR
• Protect and manage the tangible assets (property etc.) of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of all funds
• Promote and represent DR externally as required.

In addition to the above duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they may have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

Person Specification:

Essential attributes:

• An interest in the ethos and aims of DR.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Commitment to preparing for and attending board meetings and other meetings and events.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on personal and sensitive information.
• The ability to work as part of the team of Trustees in order to reach sound and fair decisions.
• Ability to understand and analyse complex information, often presented in report form.
• Ability to contribute to DR strategic planning process.
• To be able to represent at least one key skill/knowledge area on the Board.
• To ensure that you are not disqualified from being a trustee for any reason.

Desirable attributes

Qualifications and or membership of professional bodies related to your area of expertise.

Given the aims of the charity, we require trustees with experience of one or more of the following areas:

1. Third Sector
2. Finance
3. Fundraising
4. Fatherhood
5. Marketing and Communications (including digital)
6. Legal
7. Early Years
8. Healthcare (NHS)
9. Local Authority (i.e. Education and/or Social Work)
10. Social Enterprise
11. Human Resources

Previous experience of serving on a Board of Trustees or equivalent would also be beneficial.

Time commitment:

You will be expected to commit to serving on the Board for a minimum of two years.

Board Meetings take place approximately every quarter. Dates for the following calendar year are circulated prior to, and agreed at, the last meeting of the year.

To represent DR at other internal and external events depending on your availability.

To participate in appropriate sub-committee groups – depending on your area of expertise and availability.

To attend any other meetings and events by agreement of the Board, as well as our Annual General Meeting.

Trustee Induction includes:

An induction meeting with the Chair and if desired to be peer supported by an existing Trustee.

Benefits of becoming a Trustee:

The knowledge that you are playing a vital role in the running and development of DR; enabling the organisation to continue its work and make a difference to Scottish society.

The opportunity to enhance your existing skills and knowledge relating to the development of an innovative and dynamic voluntary organisation.

The ability to enhance your network and broaden your experience of the third sector.

Dalmuir Park Housing Association has been on a journey of renewal over the last 18 months. It was placed in high engagement with the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) in December 2017. Since then we have put an approved 3-year business plan in place, completed our options appraisal and decided to remain an independent housing organisation. DPHA has recently come out of high engage with the SHR and is moving on with driving substantial change and improvement to how it is governed and managed.

We have 688 properties in management, almost all flats. We also provide factoring services to 169 owners and 39 commercial properties. We provide an out of school care service and support services in two sheltered housing developments. For a small association we have a diverse portfolio. We are committed to investing over £1m each year on improvements to our housing stock over the next five years.

We are looking for new committee members and we would particularly like to hear from professional people who are interested in contributing to the improvement of our organisation and community and who have skills or experience in any of the following areas:

·Governance, regulation and inspection

·Housing management

·Care services

·Financial management, investment or risk management

·Property maintenance or construction

Join our Board!

Use your qualities and experience to benefit children and families in your area!

Partners in Play is a registered charity, providing growing services for children and young people with disabilities across Lanarkshire.

We are currently seeking board members with life skills or business experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work.

Whilst being a trustee is a voluntary position with responsibility for the strategic development of an organisation, it provides a rewarding and satisfying experience.

Board members meet bimonthly and any out of pocket expenses will be provided.

If you are new to charity work, support and training will be provided.