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The Edinburgh College Development Trust is a charity that exists to support students of Edinburgh College across all campuses and all subjects by disbursing funds given by donors. With three Trustees’ term of office ending this year, we seek new members to build on our success and widen the work and impact of the Trust. Since its foundation in 2014, the Trust has secured funds from corporate, individual and trust sources for a range of scholarships, student-led initiatives, projects and campus improvements.

The Trustees are required to share expertise and provide governance on one or more of 5 key areas:

• Charity governance
• Donor relations
• Grant making
• Financial reporting
• Alumni relations

If you have experience in the above areas, an interest in education and career development for young people, and can engage with donors and beneficiaries, then you can find out more in the Role Description below.

Money Advice Scotland – Scotland’s money charity is seeking to appoint 6 new independent Trustees/Directors to augment its existing Board. This is a very exciting point in the history of Money Advice Scotland, as it introduces new governance arrangements.

We are seeking 6 dynamic individuals who share our passion in being “the driving force towards wellbeing for the people of Scotland”. See our strategy document and impact report.

See our strategy report

See our impact report here

These new Trustees will bring skills in digital infrastructure and applications; cyber security; audit and risk/compliance; legal; accounting; financial services; and academic research. This will complement the existing skills on the Board, which relate mainly to the knowledge and skills of debt advice, and financial education provision across Scotland.

Whilst the posts are not remunerated individuals will play a significant role in the future of Money Advice Scotland’s development, and its sustainability. We are a relatively small organisation (employing 18 people), which punches well above its weight, and always delivers on its promise.

A Recruitment Pack is available for download below.

About us

Sonic Bothy is an inclusive new music organisation that explores, composes and performs experimental and contemporary music. Our ensemble comprises musicians with and without additional learning support needs. We work across genres to develop new ideas and directions in collaborative composition and to create original new music, which we perform. Our most recent performance was at the Tusk Festival in Gateshead in October 2019. We also run creative learning programmes, which provide opportunities for musicians with additional learning support needs to collaborate in making orig inal experimental music. We receive funding for our work from a number of organisations and trusts incl uding Creative Scotland and the Robertson Trust. For further information about Sonic Bothy please see our website: sonicbothy.co.uk

Join Our Board

Sonic Bothy was constituted as a charity in 2015 a nd is in a period of expanding organisational capacity to meet its growing remit . We are seeking to recruit a Chair Person and a Treasurer to allow two of our founding trustees to stand down or take on new roles on the Board. In addition to its governanc e and leadership role, the board has responsibility for the management and support of the small staff team.

For the Chair Person we would like to find someone with previous experience of boards, who is able to lead and help develop the board and offer the time needed for such an essential role. A passion for new music and previous board experience are advantageous but not essential (apart from the Chair Person role ). Direct and relevant experience of working with adults with Additional Support Needs, or si milarly vulnerable groups, would be advantageous, as would an understanding of how small charities operate within the confines of a restricted budget.

We are also seeking to address an under representation of people with lived experience of disability, an d therefore would encourage applications from anyone who identifies in this way.

The board meets a minimum of

four times per year with meetings usually falling in March, June, September and December in addition to an AGM in April. Board members may also be expected to give some extra time in support of the organisation's activities, by participating in sub committees, research etc. Sonic Bothy performs around six times per year and board members are expected to attend a minimum of two performances.

Cost of travel to and from board meetings from within Scotland will be paid. We cannot cover costs of travel from outside of Scotland.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position.

Aberlour is the largest children’s charity working solely in Scotland and provides help to thousands of Scotland's most vulnerable children, young people and their families each year. Aberlour helps children and young people who need additional care and support to achieve their potential and to live safe, fulfilling lives. Giving children the best possible start in life is at the heart of everything we do.

Aberlour has a rich history of delivering vital services to vulnerable children, young people and their families. We have developed a significant reputation for delivering the following services: residential care and fostering, recovery from addictions, early years, disability and early intervention youth work.

We are now looking to recruit a Chair who will support the Chief Executive and the organisation to meet its charitable and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

· Team building skills – ensuring succession planning is in place, supporting the recruitment, induction and development of new Board Members.

· Strategic development skills – supporting the Board and the Executive Team to review and develop strategy.

· Organisational skills – ensuring the smooth running of the Board function and improving processes where required.

· Campaigning commitments - supporting Aberlour campaigns on behalf of disadvantaged children, young people and families.

· Networking and influencing skills – making connections on behalf of Aberlour that support Aberlour activities.

· Partnership skills – supporting and collaborating with the Board, the Chief Executive and Senior Executive Team.

Larkhall & District Volunteer Group is a trusted local organisation with a strong track record which works to promote the wellbeing of the 55+ community in Lanarkshire by reducing physical and social isolation whilst increasing health and wellbeing.

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, HR, finance, digital skills and communications who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members.

As a Trustee you will provide strategic direction and guidance to the Charity and will work collaboratively with other Board Members and the staff team to help us achieve our vision.

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 including people aged under 50, ethnic minorities.

We are seeking new Board Members by June 2020 in time for our AGM in summer of 2020.

SiMBA provides crucial bereavement support to anyone affected by the loss of a baby at any gestation, or after birth. SiMBA's mission is to ensure that every bereaved family is offered a memory box at the earliest opportunity, and provided with private comfortable spaces, with the facilities, that allow them to spend as much time as they need with their babies. To make timeless memories we work closely with healthcare workers so they feel informed, confident and supported in their roles so that they can provide the highest level of care to bereaved families. We also provide ongoing opportunities and events for bereaved families to honour their babies.

Following the recent retiral of the Chair after also serving for several years on the Board of Trustees, we are seeking to appoint a Chair that will strengthen the leadership and expertise of our Board as the charity enters a new phase of growth and strategic ambition.

We are looking to recruit a Chair to lead the Board of Trustees in ensuring the effective performance of its governance responsibilities. The Chair will work closely with the CEO, providing support, guidance and where appropriate challenge Charity activities.

About the role

Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau are looking for dynamic individuals to join their Board of Directors and assist with the strategic direction and future development of the Bureau.

Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is a leading information and advice provider in the Glasgow area. The Board is made up of people from a range of professional backgrounds and currently has vacancies for new members.

The Board are seeking applications from individuals representing the diversity of the Glasgow area and are particularly interested in those with skills and experience with working in the 3rd sector; working locally and dealing with local issues as well as those with qualified skills in Finance, Business Management and Development, Charity Law, Project Management, Fundraising, Human Resources, Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Development.

The ideal candidates will be committed to service excellence, raising standards and continuous improvement. They must also embrace bureau values and show a commitment to wider role activity to improve the quality of life of local people in the community.

The Board currently meets bi-monthly and members will also be expected participate in projects and attend training when required.

The position is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be paid.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of information and advice services in Glasgow and contribute to making a real difference to the local area.

The Board of Directors are responsible for:

· Ensuring that good quality advice is given to the public, including ensuring that Citizens Advice Scotland’s membership standards are met

· Deciding what the bureau should aim for, including input into business planning and budgeting

· Controlling the finances of the bureau

· Overseeing the recruitment and selection, management support and training of all paid staff

· Appraising and supporting the Bureau Manager

· Promoting the image of the bureau

· Ensuring that the bureau fully meets its legal obligations under charity, employment and (if relevant) Company Law

· Dealing with complaints about the service

Candidates should be 18 or over and either live or work in our operating area or surrounding areas.

Can you contribute to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Health in Mind is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board Directors.

In an increasingly challenging financial environment for the Health and Social Care sector, in the midst of a period of change, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our unrestricted income. In order to help us achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Directors, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience:

Marketing / communications

Finance / audit / accounting

Health and Social Care

Legal

IT / systems

Human Resources

Health in Mind Board meets six times a year in our city centre office in Edinburgh and is supported by two committees- Finance and Risk and Compliance.

We are looking to appoint 8 Registered Teachers and Lay persons, who are independent of the GTC Scotland Council, to the above positions.

The role of the Appointments Committee is to:

• recruit and select Lay Council members and Education Panel members; and
• adjudicate any membership disqualification, removal or suspension issues in respect of Council member or Panel appointee positions.

Term of Appointment

4 years

Commitment

From February to mid-June 2020 – a time commitment of approximately 9 days will be associated with an initial appointment round. It is likely that this will include:

• an induction session and initial meeting on 17 February 2020 (1 day)
• shortlisting and interviews in early March 2020.

From July 2020 onwards – the time commitment will reduce and will vary from year to year depending on the level of activity required. It could be as little as 1 day or involve no time commitment at all depending on whether or not any interim appointment rounds or any membership matters arise to be addressed by the Appointments Committee. A further appointment round is anticipated in 2021 which could involve a time commitment of up to 4 days.

It is expected that you will set aside time to read agenda papers in advance of meetings and will participate actively in meetings and interviews.

Compensation Payment and Expenses

In accordance with the GTC Scotland Member Expense and Compensation Policy:

• Compensation payment will be made at £75 per half day (up to 3.5 hours) for work undertaken as part of the Appointments Committee member role where this results in an individual being unable to undertake alternative remunerated employment or a cost for teacher supply cover is incurred by their employer.
• Reasonable expenses will be paid.

Membership of the Appointments Committee is not a position of employment and Appointments Committee members are not subject to employment law.