- Advertised from 1st June 2021
Role
The Eric Liddell Centre are looking for new trustees to join their dedicated board. The Eric Liddell Centre (Scottish Charity Number SC003147) is a local care charity and community hub founded in 1980 in memory of the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, Eric Liddell. After the Olympics Eric Liddell returned to North China where he served as a missionary from 1925 to 1943.Our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and well-being and improving people’s lives, and to support some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland’s capital.
Our vision is to Bring Edinburgh’s Communities Together, to respond to isolation, loneliness and society’s disconnection. We work hard to change perceptions of people living with dementia, disabilities and mental health issues and we aim to show living a full life can be achieved with the correct support.
Despite the difficulties faced by the Centre in the past year, the management and its staff have continued to provide alternative services to vulnerable people we support via outreach and online digital support. These services include additional phone support, food programmes for vulnerable people, shopping, prescription collection, a range of online activities, supplemented with health and wellbeing activities to keep the mind body and soul active.
As a Trustee you will be kept up to date with the activities and successes of the charity and will be a vital support to the Centre. You will be involved with important decision making regarding the future of the charity, its policies, values and programmes. All Trustees are members of the Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors you are responsible for the charity's governance and strategy and for ensuring the charity is administered correctly.
The Board generally sits with between 10 and 16 trustees who currently meet virtually on a quarterly basis. Each Board member also sits on one of the charity's two sub committees – the care services committee or the finance committee. The sub committees also meet quarterly.
The Board are looking to expand the diversity of our board and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. However, we would benefit specifically from aspiring trustees with the following competencies:
- Fundraising
- Accountancy/ Commercial/business
- Social care/ caring experience
- HR/employment law
Training is given to new trustees.
Application notes
If you would like to find out some more about what it is like to be a Trustee of the Eric Liddell Centre, and would like the opportunity to ask your questions in advance of applying, we are holding a conference call for you on Tuesday, 29th June 2021 in the evening. Please contact Zsofia B Molnar on molnarz@ericliddell.org and the link will be sent over in advance of the meeting.
If you are interested in the role of Trustee, please send your CV and cover letter, explaining why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good addition to the CEO, John MacMillan at macmillanj@ericliddell.org .
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Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith are recruiting new trustees with a broad range of skills and experience to enhance the charity’s governance, contribute to open discussion and oversee the implementation of strategy. Lived experience is valued as much as professional experience. Key areas for new trustees are community involvement, finance, HR, marketing, legal, social impact, funding, property, and facilities management.
Interested?
Contact: info@duncanplace.org
Book a place at our info evening: 19.00-20.00 on Tues 16th April 2024 – please let us know if you’re coming.
AGM Tues 23rd April
About Duncan Place Community Hub
Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a social enterprise. After being under threat of demolition, the building was saved by the local community, a charity was established, and funds were raised for a full refurbishment. Now a thriving and busy community centre in Leith, the hub has a growing programme of groups, classes and events. This brings folks together to share and learn, increase well-being, and reduce social isolation. Through providing secure and affordable long-term tenancies, the hub is also home to several other charities. Income from the long term leased space and from low cost activity fees means that the charity is financially healthy and has decent reserves. This innovative model means that the charity is able to use funds raised to respond to the communities needs without the need to rely on short term funding.
Experience Required
Experienced trustees are welcome, but you don’t have to have been a trustee before. Skills and experience in community involvement, finance, HR, marketing, legal, social impact, funding, property, and facilities management along with a willingness to share and advise are what we’re looking for.
Training Details
Current board members and the manager of the charity will provide induction and ongoing support. Online training on the role of a charity trustee in general is available.
Flexibility & Commitment
6 in-person evening meetings per year. These are 1.5-2hrs long. Occasional sub-group work may be required.
A minimum 12-month commitment is desirable.
Location/Travel Details
Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place, Leith, EH6 8HW
Expenses
Reasonable travel expenses are available. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.
Accessibility Details
Disabled parking space available. Ramp access. Accessible loos. Wide corridors and doors. Lift access to upper floors. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed.
With support and investment from the National Lottery Community Fund the Westfield Park Community Centre (WPCC) (SCIO) Board of Trustees is now recruiting for a Centre Manager to take forward WPCC’s engagement with the community and local partners and support the development of a programme of events to meet the needs of the local community.
The position is 28 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility and incorporating occasional evening and weekend work. Salary is £30,000 per annum, pro rata. While the post is initially a fixed contract of 12 months it is anticipated future funding for the post will be secured.
The Centre Manager will oversee the day to day management and smooth running of WPCC, ensuring that WPCC is a vibrant, welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community and the residents of the Falkirk District area. The successful candidate will have a key role in developing opportunities for income generation and successful partnerships, securing additional investment through grant funding opportunities, helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of WPCC as a result.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant management experience and have a successful track record of delivering quality outputs. Relevant experience of the third sector would be beneficial.
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Boomerang Community Centre SCIO are looking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours) Centre Manager to oversee the management, development and financial oversight of the Centre.
We are looking for a motivated person with a minimum of 2 years’ experience of management of staff and volunteers in a community setting, to run our busy Community Centre.
This post is fixed until 31st March 2025 (continuation subject to funding).
Boomerang Community Centre is based in Stobswell area of Dundee and provides groups, activities, and support to all ages. Our volunteers are central to the smooth running of the Centre.
About Us
Apex Scotland is a national charity and supports people who have experienced the justice system or are at risk of doing so, is recruiting a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the Third Sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the Third Sector.
Apex Scotland supports individuals to develop skills, resilience and confidence that enables them to make positive choices to improve their personal outcomes. We understand our participants require support that is person-centred, recognising their own individual, unique needs and circumstances.
Our work is delivered by specialist, dedicated staff in various locations across Scotland who adopt a trauma informed approach putting participants at the heart of their decision making. We are proud of the impact we have and believe our work makes a meaningful, genuine and positive difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our society.
The Role
Following the appointment of a new CEO in July 2023 and the restructuring of the Senior Leadership Team at the start of 2024 Apex Scotland is embarking on a period of positive change to support the development of the charity, reposition the organisation and focus on strategic priorities.
As a Trustee you will have a key role in leading these developments and overseeing the implementation of our strategic plan.
Ideally you will have a deep understanding of the issues impacting those who have experienced the justice service and the stigma they face. You will also have an understanding of the current challenges being faced by the Third Sector. It is useful, but not necessary, to have experience of being a Trustee as training and support will be offered.
We are looking for people with the following skills and experience from throughout Scotland.
- Justice services
- Community engagement
- Fundraising
- Human Resources and staff development
- Compliance and mitigating risk
- Marketing and communications
- Lived experience of the justice system
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