At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide and oversee financial governance for Good Food Scotland as a Treasurer Trustee.
- Company: Good Food Scotland, a charity focused on tackling food poverty in Glasgow.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, network with community leaders, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Voluntary role with flexible meeting options, both in-person and online.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a vital charity while supporting local communities in need.
- Qualifications: Strong financial or accounting background and a passion for community support.
Good Food Scotland (SCIO) is looking for a new Trustee to join the Board as Treasurer as the organisation moves into its next stage. We are establishing Good Food Scotland as an independent Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, while continuing to work closely with Feeding Britain as a partner. This is an important step for the organisation, and it brings an opportunity to strengthen governance and shape how the charity develops over the coming years.
Across Glasgow, we run nine community food shops, employ 19 staff and spend more than £350,000 each year on food for our members. Most of our shops are based in communities experiencing some of the highest levels of deprivation in Scotland, including areas ranked among the most deprived on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. In many of these neighbourhoods, access to affordable, healthy food is limited, while wider pressures around housing costs, debt, energy bills and low income continue to shape everyday life for many families. Food poverty rarely exists on its own; it often reflects wider poverty and inequality. Our approach starts with food, but it does not stop there. Food is often the reason someone first walks through the door. After that, the aim is to make sure people can access the wider support that helps them feel more secure, more connected and better able to cope with the pressures they are facing.
Our shops provide access to affordable, nutritious food and they also act as community spaces where people can meet others, find advice and connect with local support. We work alongside partners such as Govan Law Centre, One Parent Families Scotland and energy advice services, while the shops themselves are delivered in partnership with housing associations including Wheatley Group, Linthouse Housing Association, Sanctuary Scotland and Southside Housing Association. Through these partnerships, members can access help with issues that often sit behind food poverty in the first place. Our ambition is to build a model that is financially sustainable and capable of growing into other communities across Scotland.
About The Role
Trustees play a vital part in guiding the organisation and making sure it remains well run and focused on the communities it exists to serve. The Board works closely with the leadership team, offering support, challenge and oversight, helping shape the longer term direction of the charity while making sure strong governance and financial responsibility remain in place.
Treasurer Duties
- Support and provide advice on Good Food Scotland’s purpose, vision, goals and activities
- Ensuring appropriate Policies are in place for the running of the organisation
- Oversee Good Food Scotland's Financial plans and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress against these
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place
- Ensure record‑keeping accuracy
- Review and approve Good Food Scotland’s Financial statements
- Appoint and liaise with external examiners/auditors
- Provide support and challenge to the Management Team
- Contribute to regular reviews of Good Food Scotland’s governance
- Attend quarterly Trustee meetings
What we are looking for
- A strong Financial or Accounting background
- Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role
- A passion for our vision and mission
- Applicants should be able to think creatively and strategically
- Able to communicate strongly, and a willingness to engage in debate to find the right way forward
Terms of appointment
Terms of Office
Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, with renewal for 1 further term to a maximum of 6 years. This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
Trustees attend quarterly board meetings, with occasional input between meetings when needed. Meetings may take place more regularly over the next 12 months as the organisation’s structures are put in place. Trustees are able to attend in person in Glasgow or online.
If you are interested in using your experience to support communities across Glasgow and help shape the future direction of Good Food Scotland, we would be pleased to hear from you.
