Full Description: Victim Support Scotland is the leading charity dedicated to helping people affected by crime across Scotland. Our Support Services provide free and confidential emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime in Scotland. We offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual. We are looking for more people to join our incredible team of volunteers who provide information, guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to help anyone affected by crime, including victims, witnesses their families and friends. This may take place in person, online, and in court.

At Cats Protection, we offer a free and confidential fostering service for cats whose families are fleeing domestic abuse so they can rest assured their cat will be taken care of until they can be safely reunited. Referrals are handled by a specialist and experienced team, who support owners referring to the service, arrange to collect cats, and organise foster placements through a wonderful network of dedicated Lifeline volunteers. By fostering with Lifeline, you’ll be helping us to support someone in need of a temporary home for their cat. We’ll cover all costs so all you need to do is provide a loving home for your foster cat and send us lots of photos so we can give their owner updates. Fostering with our service is completely confidential, so you won’t actually know anything about the owner and they also won’t know your identity either. All communication goes through our dedicated Lifeline team to maintain anonymity.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you believe in standing up for justice and equality? Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to serve as the Treasurer of the Board of Management and Trustees. This is an exciting time to joing AMIS with an opportunity to help lead the charity through a new and interesting phase of development. Founded in 2010, AMIS provides Scotland’s only national specialist helpline, involving longer-term casework if needed, for men experiencing domestic or partner abuse. We support individuals aged 16+ who identify as men, and anyone with concerns about such men. AMIS also provides training for other services wishing to learn more about supporting male victims, and engages with policy makers to highlight the need for support provision for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland. What are we looking for? We are looking for a treasurer who has • Experience in a board of management role, ideally in the third sector • Knowledge of XERO and charity sector accounting About AMIS AMIS currently employs seven members of staff (5.25FTE) We are pleased to report that recently secured funding from the Tudor Trust, National Lottery Community Fund, and the Scottish Government’s Victim at the Centre Fund has effectively tripled AMIS’s staffing, and potential impact, for the next two years. We will therefore have greater stability, increased capacity and new services to better support those who need our help. As an expanding organisation we have engaged with the Cranfield Trust to help us bring additional skills and expertise to the board; building our team to meet the demands of our new situation. Ths is an exciting time for a new treasurer to help build a committed team, and help guide our new projects to maximise the very real difference AMIS can make to the lives of men across Scotland who experience domesic or partner abuse, and to their families. Further background information on the charity; its work, challenges and successes may be found in our Annual Report 2023, available from our website here . The current AMIS board comprises eight trustees. At present board meetings are held in the evening every six weeks; and as AMIS is a small organisation trustees are expected to take on some management responsibility. Key Responsibilities The treasurer, in cooperation with the Finance and Admin Officer, CEO and trustees • oversees and controls AMIS’s finances; ensuring data is correctly entered on XERO and reconciled; and individual funds are managed accurately • acts as a bank signatory, authorising salary and other payments • presents clear, easily understood financial reports at all board meetings • liaises with the appointed examiner for the annual Examination of Accounts, ensuring information is provided timeously • ensures statutory returns are made on time to OSCR Time commitment There are currently nine board meetings per year (including the AGM). Trustees can attend in person or remotely. Meetings last approximately 1.5 hours. In addition we anticipate the treasurer will need to commit 2/3 hours per month to the role, but this can be flexible depending on input and activity. Remuneration The role is voluntary although reasonable expenses for travel, etc, may be claimed. Location This role can be carried out remotely although it may beneficial to be within travel distance of the head office, located in Dalkeith, to engage with trustees and employees. Meetings are normally held via Zoom, with options to join from the Dalkeith office also. Application process Please apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position to contact@amis.org.uk by May 17 2024. Following the closing date we will be in touch and will invite shortlisted candidates for an interview to understand more about suitability to join AMIS. If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role or any more information then please email contact@amis.org.uk and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for children, young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence. We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray. Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups, and those with knowledge and experience of governance, strategy, HR and finance. We would also welcome candidates with a future interest in taking on the role of the Co-Chair. Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to a becoming a diverse organization, and particularly welcome applications from women of colour and LGBTI women. Recruitment packs are available to download on our website where you can find further information about being a Trustee at Moray Rape Crisis.