Volunteer Trustees & Treasurer — Governance Leader

#### RoleThe One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement inScotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair TradeNation.As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and localbusinesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers.Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed toreducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at peoplewith skills and experience in any of the following:* Human Resources* Property, leases, surveying* Retail sales and management* Business management* Finance, funding, ethical investmentBoard meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.#### Application notesIf you are interested in joining us as a Management Committee member, we would love to hear from you. Please email aCV and covering letter outlining what skills you could bring and your motivation to Rachel Farey, BusinessManager rachel@oneworldshop.co.uk or call her on .### One World ShopManagement Committee Members Postcode: EH2 4BJ**Treasurer – Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support**A unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation making a profound difference tobereaved people across Scotland**About the Role:**Cruse Scotland is currently seeking a new Trustee to take on the key role ofTreasurer who as well as fulfilling the duties of a general Trustee, would undertake the added responsibility ofproviding strategic oversight of Cruse Scotland’s financial affairs.The role of Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are adheredto, and will prepare and present reports to the Board and its Financial and Audit Committee. The Treasurer willwork closely with fellow board members in discussing the financial health of the organisation and consideroptions for ongoing sustainability. The Board meet quarterly as does the Finance and Audit Committee.**About Cruse Scotland:**We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support toanyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face intheir lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support weoffer includes our Free Bereavement Helpline, GriefChat (instant web-based support), individual and groupcounselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplace support and more. See our section for more informationThe most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by avolunteer workforce – all of whom – are trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that theirmotivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a staff teamof 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. Without our volunteers our organisation simply would notexist. This of course includes the contributions of those who oversee the governance of our charity – ourtrustees – all of whom are volunteers too. Our trustees comprise a broad range of professions and expertise andare an engaged, committed and friendly bunch. Meet them here:**Next Steps:**For more detail about the role please see the following documents:* role descriptor (see attached Treasurer Role Descriptor) (pdf)**Water Witness is seeking a Senior Communications Lead**We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead our communications function in our small but mightyteam.We need an experienced, innovative and proactive comms all-rounder with a passion for our mission, and the ability toreach audiences with the right information, in the right way, in the right place and at the right time toactivate public demand and political action- for a fair water future for all.This senior role will lead our press, social media, content and digital approaches to grow awareness in keyaudiences, build our brand, land our policy asks, collaborate with our partners and networks, and delivermeasurable public and political engagement.You’ll bring your talent for identifying and landing press stories, your experience of creating great content thatcuts through, and your expertise in purposeful storytelling that informs, inspires and engages target audiences.We’ll support you with development opportunities, trust in your authority, and a brilliant working culture witha bundle of staff benefits. We live our core values: Justice, Tenacity, Truth and play to our strengths:Strategic, Resilient, Influential &Trusted.If you’re an experienced NGO comms professional or journalist who can demonstrate a track record of comms thatinfluence real world change, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t match every single one of the items onthe person spec, please tell us about your relevant experience and transferrable skills.Hope for Rural People (HfRP) is a small, volunteer-led charitable organization committed to improving the lives ofvulnerable and marginalized communities in rural areas of Scotland and Bangladesh. Our work focuses on food aid,education, refugee support, sustainable agriculture, and women’s empowerment.We are seeking dedicated and passionate Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of HfRP. This is awonderful opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference by contributing their time, expertise,and strategic insight to a growing organization.We particularly welcome applicants with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, finance,governance, or community development.At present, this is a voluntary position, as the organization is in its early development stage. Trustees may receiveremuneration or honorarium in the future as HfRP grows and secures funding.* Remote: Location Flexible (within Scotland) with travel to meetings in the central belt monthly, across Scotland as required and occasionally the wider UK* Closing 3rd December 2025**Help build a gender equal economy in Scotland!**A more equal and caring economy is possible. Join us in working to promote equality through gender budgeting to builda fairer and more equal Scotland.We are looking for an experienced Communications and Events Officer who is able to help us call for a gender equaleconomy in Scotland.This post will be responsible for coordinating the Scottish Women’s Budget Group external communications. We arelooking for someone who can develop our existing communications output as well as building the organisation’sonline presence. Communicating clearly about the role of gender budgeting in promoting equality.The successful candidate will join a small staff team at the Scottish Women’s Budget Group. You will have experienceof communicating social justice issues to diverse audiences and ability to communicate messages through a rangeof channels including media, digital and membership communications. As well as experience in event organisationand delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr