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The trustees hold Home-Start in trust for current and future beneficiaries by:
• providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start
• ensuring thethe organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction
• being responsible for the effective performance and management of the the organisation
• ensuring the the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the the organisation, the governing documents including the Home-Start Handbook, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards
• securing and guarding the the organisation’s assets and taking care of their security, deployment and proper application
• ensuring that the the organisation’s governance is of the highest possible standard
• undertaking an ambassadorial role for the the organisation
• appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership.
We are seeking Trustees to join our Board, and in particular someone to take up the role of Secretary. We also have opportunities for a Trustee to lead our Fundraising Team (assisted by our parent group)
A Trustee of Tweedbank Early Learners will work with other trustees, the nursery management team, staff members and volunteers to ensure the charity is carrying out its intended purpose which is to provide the highest quality Early Learning and Childcare for children and families in our local and wider community.
The role of the Board is to safeguard and promote the Vision, Values and Aims of Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) to determine the strategy and structure of the charity, and to ensure that it operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner
We are looking for caring, dynamic and committed individuals, who will help to drive our charity forwards.
Both challenging and rewarding in equal measure, our trustee roles will provide you with an opportunity to support a local charity and really make a difference.
Would you like to support someone through their cancer journey?
Tayside Cancer Support offers a free, confidential, one-to-one befriending service for those affected by cancer in the Tayside area and help establish support groups which offer a valuable network for people facing a diagnosis of cancer either themselves or in a loved one. In addition, we provide specialist Mindfulness courses for anyone affected by cancer.
Our volunteers are the key to the Charity’s success. Everyone has skills that can be put to good use! If you think you’d like to get involved whether with our fundraising activities and events; getting involved with hospital visits or within our drop in support groups, we would love to have a chat with you.
Could you lead the local SSAFA services in your local area?
You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Leading and coordinating a team of volunteers the Branch Chair oversees all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies.
What is a Branch Chair?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. Each branch has a Chair to oversee all aspects of the branch. Also, to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and more people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, coordination and administration. The role requires an ongoing time commitment of 1-2 days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.
What would you be doing?
Providing leadership to the Branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the Branch Secretary, other Branch Officers.
Providing support and guidance to volunteers in office holder roles, and support with recruitment of volunteers into these positions to ensure the sustainability of the branch
Ensuring the financial integrity of the Branch, including the appointment of Treasurers and a local fundraising programme to meet branch running costs
Ensuring that all data is processed and held in accordance with SSAFA’s data management policie.
Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and working with other volunteers, regional and central office staff to attract and recruit new volunteers as required
Ensuring that all volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported and managed in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
Building relationships with regional and central office staff, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA Service committees, local military establishments, prisons etc.
Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising so that potential clients, volunteers and supporters know how to contact the branch
Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s Central Office
Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
Resolve any complaints that are suitable for local resolution in accordance with SSAFA’s Complaints Policy and procedures, referring upwards any that are not suitable for local resolution
The Friends of Arbroath promote the importance of the Arbroath Abbey within the history of Scotland for the betterment of the community and town of Arbroath.
We are looking for a secretary to provide administration support to the committee and to be the lead contact point for correspondence, take minutes at meetings and distribute information to the wider community and stakeholders. This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, evenings, weekends or to suit the volunteer. Attendance at regular meetings will be required.
Help make a difference to the lives of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse by joining the Board at Safe Space, a specialist trauma agency based in Dunfermline providing one to one counselling and a range of therapeutic groups. Safe Space has supported individuals, parents, and relatives for over 25 years, and they are now looking to grow their board with people who can work with them to develop our ongoing values, goals, and objectives to ensure that they continue to provide a healing and supportive journey for survivors.
Safe Space are looking for committed individuals who can share their relevant skills and experience to help support the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity alongside the Chair and other established board members. They would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience in counselling and therapy work, work with vulnerable people, and/or knowledge of the Scottish voluntary sector.
Haven Products, a Scottish company, social enterprise organisation and registered charity, is seeking an independent Non-Executive Director preferably with knowledge of Scottish Enterprise, Government and Commercial businesses. Haven Products is a subsidiary company of the Rehab Group, an Irish organisation which is a social enterprise business and registered charity. As Haven Products is registered as a charity the appointed Non-Executive Director will also operate as a Charity Trustee.
Experience and skills sought:
If you have Directorship experience and want to play a key role in championing the value of diversity and inclusion for those with disabilities, we’re keen to hear from you.
Desirable skills and experience:
One or more of the following:
• UK and Scottish Corporate Governance
• Commercial management and direction
• Financial management and direction
• Corporate financial reporting
• Audit and risk
• Oversight of business development and change management
• Understanding of the Scottish Government supported business framework
Responsibilities will include the following:
• Inputting to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight and experience of strategy implementation in other sectors
• Policy and governance formation and implementation as required
• Governance and oversight of the business
• Attend occasional events, training, and seminars.
The Organisation:
The Rehab Group is an Irish company, independent voluntary organisation and registered charity providing services and support for people with disabilities for over 70 years. We are an internationally recognised and pioneering social enterprise organisation enabling more than 10,000 people with disabilities to live lives of their choosing. We are a campaigning organisation that advocates on behalf of the people who use our services and their families.
In Scotland Rehab operates as Haven Products, which provides meaningful employment to people with disabilities. A key supplier on the Scottish Government Supported Business Framework, Haven Product also operates as a commercial partner to both Public Sector and Private Sector organisations. This is delivered through the provision and supply of cost-effective quality products and services to key client partners while also supporting their Corporate Social Responsibility policy goals.
Board Meetings:
There will be a minimum of four half-day board meetings a year for the Haven Group. There will also be a requirement to support a potential 4 / 5 additional meetings a year. Meetings are held in the premises of Haven Products, Larbert FK5 4RU, some meetings are held remotely.
Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter should be sent to niamh.doyle@rehab.ie by 16/08/2024
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Express Group Fife provides group activities and one to one casework for people who are experiencing poor mental health. The aim is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. There are currently thirteen groups in nine locations across Fife each week.
Directors are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation and monitoring the management provided by the service manager. Board needs a range of skills, but commitment and enthusiasm are most important. They particularly welcome people with finance skills to fill in the post of Treasurer.
Their board usually meet every second month for a maximum of two hours, currently at 1.00pm on Wednesdays via zoom, but this could change in the future depending on the needs & commitments of board members.
Express Group Fife is a company limited by guarantee, with charitable status. This means that Board members are Company Directors and Charitable Trustees. There is currently work in progress to change from Ltd to SCIO.
We are seeking to increase the experience and skills of our Board, particularly in relation to fundraising / HR / organisational development / quality assurance. If you have an interest or experience in any of these areas and can spare a few hours a month we'd love to hear from you. Our Board meet up for 2hrs every 6 weeks and have overall responsibility for the governance of the project.
Relationships Scotland are Scotland's largest provider of relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres. Relationships Scotland - Couple Counselling Ayrshire are currently looking for committee members. We are ideally looking for individuals with a background in finance or law but would be open to other skills.
Our meetings are currently held every 2nd month on a Friday afternoon. Volunteers will provide support and advice on our goals and activities and ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. Committee members also ensure that the charity operates within its charitable purpose and complies with the requirements of OSCR. Our committee members are an essential and valued part of the team.