Make a difference: search volunteering opportunities for CAs
Volunteering opportunities for CAs
ICAS fully supports members taking on voluntary roles, and if you are interested in using your skills and expertise to make a difference we have a range of volunteering opportunities for you to support.
Accountants can play a key role in making sure groups are able to raise funds, plan business strategy, and can work with bodies to ensure the smooth running of not-for-profit organisations.
Taking on a voluntary role can be a great opportunity for CAs to use their experience and skills to make a positive difference, and many finance professionals who volunteer claim giving back is one of the main perks of the role.
A list of non-profit organisations currently accepting vacancies are listed below - we hope you feel inspired to volunteer.
We also encourage non-members from the accounting and finance community to take up these opportunities.
Guidance and CPD
Members who are looking to get involved in volunteering for a charity should ensure that they keep up-to-date with charity sector developments relevant to their role, which will comply with ICAS CPD requirements. For members acting as volunteer independent examiners, ICAS has issued additional Scottish charities guidance for CAs for you.
Advertise a voluntary position with us
If you're a charity or a voluntary organisation looking for a CA, and would like to place a vacancy advertisement on our website, please complete our submissions form.
Available volunteering opportunities:
Trustees, Royal High School Preservation Trust
- Employer: Royal High School Preservation Trust
- Contact: Donogh O'Brien
KBettoli@aspenpeople.co.uk
0141 212 7564 - Location: Edinburgh
- Closing date for applications: 09/05/2022
About the Employer
The former Royal High School is a remarkable piece of civic heritage. An internationally recognised Greek-revival building designed by Thomas Hamilton, it was completed in 1829 and was the original cause of Edinburgh becoming known as the Athens of the North. Since closing its doors as a school in 1968, the building has struggled to find a new use. In 2015, the Royal High School Preservation Trust put forward a proposal which after extensive public scrutiny was unanimously approved by the City Council, and is now in the process of being delivered.
The Trust's proposal seeks to provide an economically sustainable and culturally suitable purpose for the site which would allow continued public use and access to the building. The proposal is centred on a world-class centre for music education and public performance, supported by an exceptional renovation of the building and its surroundings. The proposal would bring:
-a National Centre for Music with spaces for classical music education, community access and performance
-new premises for an expanded St Mary's Music School
-a variety of other elements including a new garden and cafe.
Time commitment
Up to 3 terms of 3 years
How to apply
For more information on the organisation, role and how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite at www.aspenpeople.co.uk/rhspt
For a confidential discussion, please contact Donogh O'Brien or Mike Orr at our recruitment partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555.
Trustee, Alfred Stewart Trust
- Employer: Alfred Stewart Trust
- Contact: Alan Greenwood, +44 7855121282
- Location: Remote
- Closing date for applications: 22/05/2022
About the Employer
The Alfred Stewart Trust (AST) was established in 2010 and is a grant giving charity. Its principal focus is on the support of the Scottish Photodynamic Therapy Centre at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, and charitable projects in Fife, with a particular focus on Dunfermline, in order to develop and improve the quality of life of the people in those areas. Charitable funds are generated through various investments including donations from AST's trading subsidiary.
About the Vacancy
The AST is currently overseen by a Judicial Factor who is seeking to appoint a new Board of Trustees, consisting of five individuals.
The Board requires applicants who can provide skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Knowledge of the management and administration of charities
- An individual with a Scots Law LLB who is currently or was formerly a practicing solicitor 
or legal academic 

- An Individual with a CCAB qualification
The following skills and experience are desirable but not necessary:
- Knowledge of land development and local authority planning operations
- An interest and/or knowledge of the treatment of skin cancer and other forms of cancer.
Time commitment
1-3 days per month.
How to apply
Anyone who meets the above criteria, and would like to find out more about serving as a Trustee, should email info@alfredstewarttrust.co.uk for further information.
Treasurer/Trustee, 29th Glasgow Scout Group
- Employer: 29th Glasgow Scout Group
- Contact: Morag, 0044 7740023506
- Location: Meetings in Newlands, Glasgow / homeworking
- Closing date for applications: 31/05/2022
About the Employer
The 29th Glasgow Scouts has around 200 members aged 6 - 18 and is part of the Scouts, offering fun, friendship and skills for life to over 460,000 young people across the UK.
We are a Scottish Charity, Number SC022392. We are Royal Navy (RN) Recognised, Unit 90, and we are a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre for sailing, power-boating, first aid, VHF Radio and navigation courses. We have an affiliation with HMS DEFENDER.
Our halls are in Newlands, Glasgow.
About the Vacancy
Do you have a good head for numbers without losing sight of the big picture? If so, we could use your talents to help transform the lives of young people.
We need a strong team player with excellent judgement, analytical and organisational skills to join our Executive Committee. You will help manage and monitor the financial activities of the Group, acting as Treasurer. You will prepare financial reports and accounts while supporting budget and financial planning processes in accordance with legal regulations.
With excellent IT skills and the ability to summarise and communicate financial information, you will also be willing to act as a Charity Trustee.
Scouts provide "Getting Started" training for new trustees.
You will make new friends and have the opportunity to join in some of our activities.
Time commitment
Group Executive Committee meetings take place in the evening about 6 times a year and it's possible there may be some additional meetings. Other work will average at about an hour or so a week.
Expressions of interest
Please contact Morag (email membership@29thglasgow.org.uk) who will arrange a chat between you and our Group Scout Leader and Group Chair.