- Advertised from 14th March 2023
Role
Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund (ELTF) is recruiting for a new Chair to join our Board. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people in poverty in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Most of our grant making directly benefits individuals and families in need and we aim to respond quickly to requests for support. We have links to over 100 charities locally and work in partnership with many of them. If you are committed to helping the poorest in society and have relevant experience as a Board Member or Chair, then you could be the person we are looking for. Experience and understanding of board and charity governance is a key requirement; a good understanding of issues relating to poverty and inequality would also be welcome. The current membership of the Board can be seen on our website eltf.org.uk/trustees
About the Trust
ELTF is a very active grant making trust whose core aim is the relief of poverty. We operate three funding streams:
- The General Fund which provides small grants to individuals in need and grants to small local charities throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- The Edinburgh Police Fund for Children which provides grants for shoes and warm jackets for school age children in Edinburgh
- The Edinburgh Fire Fund which provides larger grants to individuals who have experienced a house fire in Edinburgh
In addition, we distribute small grants to vulnerable young people on behalf of the Ponton Trust.
See eltf.org.uk for further information and a copy of our Annual Report and Accounts.
The Trust has an investment portfolio of around £8m which is managed on its behalf by Investment Managers. Total income of around £250k annually is used to fund grant giving and meet overhead expenses.
The Board has a minimum of five Trustees and a maximum of nine. Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to 4 years and may be re-appointed for a subsequent term of up to four years.
The role is voluntary and unpaid but we hope that working with ELTF will be a rewarding experience, helping to support vulnerable people in need as well as building links with other charities working with those in poverty.
Time Commitment
The Trustees meet four times a year to approve larger grant applications, to discuss and decide on policy, strategy and governance issues and to provide oversight of the Investment Manager that manages the investment portfolio. In addition, there may be one or two additional meetings on specific topics if the need arises. Between meetings, there will be a small amount of business conducted by email, perhaps once a month on average. The day-to-day operations of the Trust are managed by a full-time Administrator. The Administrator reports to the Chair who liaises with them on a regular basis on policy and operational issues.
Application notes
Please email the Chair of the Trust chair@eltf.co.uk with a CV including details of relevant experience.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please also send an email to this address.
Application Deadline: Monday 10 April 2023
Are you passionate about supporting the Armed Forces Community? Now is the perfect time to join Forces Children Scotland as a Trustee!
Our new three-year strategy sets out a clear vision to become the sector-leading charity enabling children & young people from armed forces and veteran families to realise their potential and thrive across Scotland.
Contribute your knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Have your say to ensure the charity is governed effectively and appropriate staff are in place to manage day-to-day operations, as well as ensure regulatory and statutory requirements are met to realise our vision.
Ensure co-production is at the heart of everything we do.
Bring your passion and creativity to work directly with children, young people, staff, and strategic partners, to co-produce impactful projects, services, and campaigns which support over 12,500 children and young people across Scotland.
With over two hundred years of experience supporting children and young people, join the force for good to write the next chapter in our proud history.
About Forces Children Scotland
Forces Children Scotland supports children & young people from armed forces and veteran families to realise their potential and thrive in many different ways.
Co-production of services and projects to overcome unique challenges to mental health and wellbeing, education and learning and much more. Life-changing experiences which develop new skills, build confidence and forge new friendships through a sense of belonging and shared experience.
Impactful campaigns which amplify lived experience, transform attitudes and make big changes. Provision of financial assistance responding when it matters most to overcome financial hardship and to help others to dream big and pursue positive futures.
Would you like to join our board?
We are looking for new trustees to help LifeCare in its great work supporting local older people.
LifeCare is at an exciting stage in its development and we are looking for Trustees who will passionately inform our services bringing new skills and experience to help lead the organisation.
We are particularly (but not exclusively) interested in individuals with experience in the following fields:
- Health and Social Care
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Marketing and Digital Innovation
- Hospitality
Most of all, we are looking for people with lived experience of care, or as an unpaid carer, to help strengthen our capacity to better embed the voice of the people who use our services at Board level.
Can you help us? We are looking for people who share our values, that are passionate and committed about supporting local older people, who can be creative in building our profile and work closely with our team and stakeholders to deliver outstanding person-centred services to our clients.
The Board usually meets in the evenings (either in-person or via Zoom). The role is non-remunerated however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training / ongoing support will be provided. If you have any questions or would like a quick chat to find out more, please contact our chair beverleyfrancis@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk.
Are you interested in contributing to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Health in Mind strive for people in Scotland to live in a supportive and resilient community where mental health is understood and people lead fulfilling lives. We work together to deliver trauma support and training, counselling and talking therapies, and early intervention community based support.
We are seeking new volunteer Board Directors to help us deliver our vision.
Health in Mind Board meets six times a year, via video conferencing or in Edinburgh and is supported by a number of focussed committees, currently meeting quarterly by video conference.
We are currently seeking applications from people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties, health and social care, finance or other relevant expertise and experience. You don’t need to have been on a Board before- we offer a full induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Charity Trustee
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Edinburgh – with option to join remotely
- Closing 1st May 2023
Would you like to join our board?
Medical Research Scotland are looking for a number of Trustees to help us to continue our mission in using research to change lives and improve health in Scotland and globally.
We are Scotland’s largest independent medical research charity committed to encouraging and supporting promising individuals at the early stages of their research careers.
Desired experience and skills
Our Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds and have different expertise. We currently seek Trustees with at least one of the following overall skills:
- A strong communications, fundraising and marketing background, including knowledge of digital or social media.
- An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, OSCR requirements, relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
- An ability to contribute to strategic development and decision making.
- Experience of working in scientific or clinical research, nursing, pharmacy and allied health professions or in the commercial environment in the life sciences industry.
Trustees are appointed for a term of up to four years and are eligible to serve up to a further four years, after which they must retire from the Board. The board usually meet two to three times a year in person/online. Trustees may also be required to contribute between meetings including sitting on ad-hoc sub committees and attending events as appropriate. The role is non-remunerated however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. If you have any questions or would like a quick chat to find out more, please contact enquiries@medicalresearchscotland.org
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