Who are we: AILN initially grew from a group of disabled people who wanted to see a change in the way that community care services were offered to people. When direct payments were first introduced in 2003 they were keen to promote this as an option for independent living. AILN have been providing high quality Self-Directed Support (SDS) advice and information to the people of Ayrshire for over a decade. Since 2005 the three Ayrshire councils have jointly funded the SDS support & information service. Our organisation has now grown to a team of 17 full/part time staff and now on top of our SDS service includes, a Self-funded Payroll department who provide a range of payroll services for Personal Assistant (PA) employers. We also have a Development department who are funded by the Scottish Government, The National Lottery Community Fund and the South Ayrshire Health & Social care partnership. Our Development team provides training, Peer support, local drop in’s, social media content and creation of new literature and case studies. It also includes a Micro enterprise project, which is the creation of microenterprises to help address the challenges within health & social care in South Ayrshire and we have a Dementia Befriending service that provides 1-2-1 befriending and wellbeing cafes across Ayrshire. AILN is a peer-led, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with charitable status. What we offer: - An opportunity to join an experienced Trustee Board. The scope to work strategically alongside a professional and skilled Senior Management Team that lead an agile and hardworking workforce. You will be making a significant contribution to a fast-growing charity and will have an opportunity to make a real and direct impact for people in our communities. Volunteering provides opportunities to give something back to an organisation or community, whether or not it has made a difference to your life Your role as a trustee will enable you to play an active role in society and contribute to positive social care changes. Who we are looking for: - We would like to hear from anyone who has a passion for promoting independent living for everyone and has a keen willingness to support the vision, mission and values of our organisation. We are looking for Directors who are enthusiastic, have good communication skills and expertise in one or more of the following: • Lived experience, either yourself or family member using a Self-Directed support budget • HR • An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, OSCR requirements, relevant legislation and statutory requirements. • Business Development • IT/Social Media AILN are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. For further information contact: Email: Chair@ailn.org Or Tel: Sharon – 07771 746604 if you would like further information.

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss. We are looking to recruit trustees to the MISS board who have a mix of skills and experience to bring to our existing board. This is to enhance our current board and any background is welcome including retail, HR or IT. Board meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis and virtually, therefore there is no preference to location or where you are based. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Abi Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at MISS at email: abi@miss-support.org.uk or telephone: 07808638428. Further details about our work and volunteering is also available at https://miss-support.org.uk/

Role Title: Trustee/Treasurer Role description of volunteering opportunity: The Club runs its own powerchair football training sessions on Tuesdays between 7pm and 10pm at the Citadel in Ayr. Sessions specifically designed for wheelchair users across the Ayrshire region. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunities for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Championship. The Club was formed to benefit wheelchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. Would you like to give a little back to your local community? Would you like to gain invaluable experience in Project Management, Committee Meetings and Teamwork? Do you have some spare time to help a local charity involved in helping people with disabilities to engage in sport? We are currently seeking committee members with life skills or business experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work. Benefits of being a board member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include • Supporting the work of organisation. • Meeting new people. • Being part of a team. • Developing new and existing skills. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our committee and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. Our Treasurer will work as part of the Board providing financial oversight and preparing regular finance reports to ensure financial rigour across our organisation. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic individual(s) with accounting and finance experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work. The committee meets once every three months for two hours. If you are new to community work, support and training will be provided. A full UK driving license is desirable but not essential. To apply for this role, please upload a CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 1st April 2024 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a trustee.

Castlehill Housing Trust (the Trust) is a private charitable landlord providing accommodation across the Northeast of Scotland to people with various needs including learning disabilities and mental health issues. The Trust houses over 150 people in properties that range from group homes (including Houses in Multiple Occupation) homes for families and individual tenancies. The Trust rents its properties via Private Residential Tenancies and leases directly to Care Providers. We are a subsidiary company of Castlehill Housing Association who provide services to CHT such as financial services and housing management. The Trust is governed by a Board of up to 11 Directors, who meet at least four times a year. A maximum of 6 Board members may be representatives of Castlehill Housing Association, the Trust’s parent Company. The Trust aims to ensure that the structure and make up of its Board delivers a balanced approach with a range of experience and knowledge recognising that overall strategic control sits with Castlehill, but that the Trust must operate and deliver its services in its own distinctive way, meeting the needs of its clients. *Duties of a Trust Director • ensure that CHT complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. • ensure that CHT pursues its objectives by considering our vision statement and strategy for the future. • ensure CHT applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, i.e., it must not spend money on activities which are not included in our aims, however worthwhile they may be. • contribute actively to the board of Directors' role in giving firm strategic direction to CHT, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets. • safeguard the good name and values of CHT. • ensure the financial stability of CHT. In addition to the above duties, each Director should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of Directors reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation, or other issues in which the Directors has special expertise. We are also looking from the pool of independent Directors for a Chairperson. If you are interested in the Chairperson position please contact us. A fantastic opportunity to be part of our Board and help in the important work we do. All Director Volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details, please contact Emma Ozanne, Trust Manager at email: emma.ozanne@castlehillha.co.uk or telephone: 01224 625822.