SCVO is inviting board of trustee nominations from our membership community
At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our 3,700+ members, we believe
that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.
SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role to play in supporting the voluntary sector. As a member of the
board, you can be part of something special.
Six of our trustees are elected from our membership. This year we have five vacancies for trustees elected from
SCVO's membership. We're now inviting nominations from our membership so we can hold a members'
vote. We'll announce the outcome of elections at our AGM on 9th
December 2025.
Trustee responsibilities:
Trustees make sure the governance of the organisation is maintained to a high standard. The role is both rewarding
and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other
voluntary organisations.
Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of
our members and the wider voluntary sector.
As a trustee, your responsibilities include:
- Being responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO
- Upholding SCVO’s values
- Promoting the role
of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate
- Receiving reports from the Chief Executive and other staff
on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required
- Making sure that all statutory
requirements for SCVO are met
- Agreeing on co-opting Board members to the Board of Trustees.
We want our board to be inclusive, and to reflect the diversity of the voluntary sector and Scottish society. That
means striving for our board to be a mix of people with different characteristics, knowledge and experience,
from different organisations and places, and with different perspectives.
Time commitment:
Being a trustee is hugely rewarding and there is a time commitment involved. We ask trustees to be available
for:
- Quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees
- The board’s annual away day – which normally includes an
overnight stay
- Ad hoc meetings of the board and working groups which progress SCVO’s strategic
objectives
- Key internal and external events such as our AGM, the Gathering and the Scottish Charity
Awards
Our draft
calendar of events for board members will give you more details about what to expect.