Contribute actively to the Board’s role, providing strategic direction to YNTO, setting overall policy, evaluating performance against agreed targets; Ensure that YNTO complies with its governing documents, such as charity law, company law all other relevant legislation or regulations; pursues its objects in its governing documents; Safeguard YNTO name and values; efficient administration and the financial stability; full list of duties will be available on request. Join this new charity today

We are looking to attract additional Trustees who have an interest in this area of work and have personal and/or professional experience to contribute to the Board of Trustees. The main duties of a Trustee with Survivors Unite are to participate in Board meetings and subgroup work, to act as an advocate for the organisation, and be responsible for governance and strategy. The Board of Trustees meets every two months, with a mix of face-to-face meetings in Selkirk and virtual meetings. Skills/Experience required: You will have an interest in being involved in the further development of a small organisation that meets the needs of those who have experience of sexual abuse in childhood for innovative compassionate and peer-led approaches. We encourage applications from survivors and those who have been supported by our services, but only from those who have been out of our services for more than one year. We provide induction for Trustees who can also access training and resources to develop their understanding of abuse and trauma as required.

We are seeking indivduals with an interest in the care of older people and experience of the operation of Day services in a community setting. Someone with a background in social care, nursing, community work or the operation of a social care business could be the ideal person for this role. Other valuable skills would include business management, social and therapeutic care, personnel or legal background.

Coldstream Community Trust is seeking additional Trustees to strengthen and diversify the skills of the Board. A unique opportunity to be an influential part of the heart of Coldstream and help develop a thriving community. Role Description: Our Trustees provide good governance ensuring that our charity is properly run. The main responsibilities are to: 1. Work with the Board to set and maintain our vision, mission, and values 2. Develop long term strategy and ensure the charity stays on track 3. Establish and monitor policies 4. Ensuring the compliance of the charity’s objectives and activities are achieved 5. Accountability is fulfilled to the bodies required by law, the beneficiaries, and stakeholders of the charity 6. Checking that all the charity’s activities are legal and ethical 7. Maintain proper fiscal oversight by managing the charity’s resources and funding objectives 8. Respect the role of staff/volunteers and safeguard the interest of the charity 9. Promote the charity and protect the reputation, leading by example and being good ambassadors by demonstrating behaviours identify by the values, mission, and objectives of the charity Skills/Experience Required: People skills and ability to lead and influence others in an inclusive and coaching manner to meet the needs of the mission and agreed objectives. A good understanding of at least one of the following areas: Human Resource management ICT, database, web design Marketing - social media, public relations Events management Fundraising and financial management Legal and governance Organisational, time management and communication skills. High ethical standards, integrity, responsive and accountable. Experience of the local community is essential, along with the ability to connect and promote the work of the charity.