Burnfoot Community Futures

Charity registered in Scotland SC040120

i) To improve the well-being, quality of life and opportunities of the people of Burnfoot.;
ii) for the purpose of general community benefit, to enhance the social, cultural, recreational and educational facilities, environment and economy of Burnfoot.


Current opportunity

As a Board Member of Burnfoot Community Futures, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for Burnfoot Community Futures on behalf of the members, helping to monitor strategic delivery, secure its long-term sustainability and oversee the legal, financial and operational management of Burnfoot Community Futures, ensuring it meets the aims set out in its constitution. Role Description : ● To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to Burnfoot Community Futures, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets ● Representing Burnfoot Community Futures at functions, meetings ● Acting as a spokesperson as appropriate ● To ensure that Burnfoot Community Futures complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations ● To ensure that Burnfoot Community Futures pursues its objects as defined in its governing document ● To ensure Burnfoot Community Futures applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects ● To safeguard the good name and values of Burnfoot Community Futures ● To have the time and inclination to be involved in “hands on” problem solving and where necessary, project delivery and carrying out representational activities for the Trust ● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Burnfoot Community Futures ● To ensure the financial stability of Burnfoot Community Futures ● To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds