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.
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Available volunteering opportunities:
Change the Game workshop volunteers, RedSTART Educate
- Employer: RedSTART Educate
- Contact: Claire Fraser-Lim, Education Engagement Manager
- Location: Bristol, London, the northeast of England, Scotland, & Suffolk
- Closing date for applications: Ongoing
About the Employer
RedSTART Educate is a charity delivering pioneering financial education to primary school children in England and Scotland.
The charity delivers face to face workshops and activities using game play to help children understand a range of vital financial concepts such as: risk and reward, rewards from working hard, interest and saving, using a bank and financial scams.
RedSTART is partnering with schools in locations across England and Scotland to improve social mobility through an approach which is:
- Targeted towards disadvantaged cohorts of children in each year of their primary education
- Impactful through making a real difference to financial outcomes and the wellbeing of the children when they reach adulthood, their families and communities
- Measurable by demonstrating the long-term, quantifiable benefits of financial education to policymakers
RedSTART sees the same children from Reception to Year 6 (in England) or Primary 1 to Primary 7 (in Scotland) and provides accredited resources to each primary year group.
About the Vacancy
RedSTART has vacancies for lead facilitators and support facilitators to deliver financial education workshops as part of a team. Training will be provided and there is scope for support facilitators to progress to become lead facilitators.
Support Facilitator: minimal training, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, or a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Disclosure check required depending on legal jurisdiction, & online safeguarding course (30 minutes).
Lead Facilitator- all the above and additional two hour in person training course, observation and co-leading a minimum of two workshops before becoming ‘accredited’.
There are vacancies in the following locations:
- Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
- London
- Northeast of England (Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)
- Southwest of England (Bath, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare)
- Suffolk (Lowestoft, Ipswich, Norwich)
Training is expected to take begin in September continuing throughout the academic year with the delivery of workshops to take place in November and beyond.
Time commitment
For lead volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum four half days per year for three years during term time.
For support volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum one half day per year for three years during term time.
*This is in addition to the training required for each facilitator role as listed above
How to apply or find out more
Please contact Claire Fraser-Lim by email (Claire.Fraser-Lim@redstarteducate.org) for more information or to volunteer.
Charity Trustees, Social Bite
Employer: Social Bite
Contact: Andrew Cubie
Location: Edinburgh
About the Employer
Social Bite are a movement to end homelessness.
As a charity and social business, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We provide homes, jobs, food and support to empower people to transform their own lives.
We began as a small sandwich shop in Edinburgh in 2012, offering jobs and free food to people affected by homelessness. We’re now expanding our projects across the UK, on a collaborative mission to end homelessness.
We help people break the cycle of homelessness through innovative supported employment and housing solutions and give out over 200,000 items of free food year-round through our coffee shops and community networks.
We build lasting relationships, as we believe that through positive connections people can transform their lives. We use food, homes, and jobs as tools of engagement that can enable everyone to reach their potential. Our national and global campaigns have shifted the cultural dial on homelessness and our work has been championed by multiple celebrities and public figures.
Our social impact projects include Social Bite Villages and Jobs First. Our social business includes coffee shops in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, London and Glasgow. Our flagship campaigns include the Festival of Kindness, our Christmas appeal aiming to distribute 300,000+ Christmas meals, food packs, gifts and essentials to people who are homeless and vulnerable across the UK each winter – featuring Tree of Kindness installations throughout December in the city centres of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.
About the Vacancy
Social Bite is a Scottish based charity on a mission to end homelessness and we need more Trustees to help continue, and elevate our Mission, Vision and Values.
The responsibilities of trustees are outlined in charity legislation, but essentially, your role will be to guide the charity into the future, helping to develop and maintain the effective and efficient running of the organisation.
We believe that Trustees with different backgrounds and experiences are more likely to encourage debate and to make better decisions. We are looking for people who will be passionate supporters of our mission, whose lived experience can help shape the impact of our programmes and improve how we engage with our beneficiaries.
As a Social Bite Trustee, we will ask you to initially to commit to attending 6 Board meetings per year, but with the expectation that this will reduce to 4. Where possible we aim to hold these meetings in our Head Office, currently situated at 1 Leith Walk in Edinburgh. In addition, involvement in the Committee structures of the charity would be expected as well as attendance on occasion to social organisation wide events. It is anticipated that full Trustee involvement would typically take up 8 -10 days per year.
Whilst we would encourage all Trustees to actively involve themselves in the Scran and Supper services we understand that time is precious and it will up to you on an individual basis on how much more you choose to get involved with Social Bite.
If you were to join us as a Social Bite Trustee, we would provide a great introduction and training to ensure you are the best trustee for Social Bite. We anticipate that this induction day will take at least one full day.
Time commitment
It is anticipated that full Trustee involvement would typically take up 8 -10 days per year.
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Social Bite, please get in touch with Andrew Cubie at Andrew@cubie-edinburgh.com
Treasurer, WATIF
- Employer: WATIF
- Contact: Tabatha McCree-Cox, 07956865343
- Location: Tarbrax, South Lanarkshire & Remote
- Deadline: 12/04/2024
- Apply
About the Employer
WATIF is a community trust with a vision to create a beautiful, safe and vibrant place with a resilient, well-connected and resourceful community, offering a great quality of life for all local people.
WATIF (Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation) was set up by local people in 2011, as a development trust, owned by the community with the key purpose of improving the quality of life for everyone in the area. It acts as a vehicle for community development and funding. WATIF is a membership led organisation members being residents, groups and businesses in the local area and is a registered charity. WAT IF has a small staff team working on projects set out in the Community Action Plan (CAP) and is steered by a Board of elected local people living in the WAT IF area and co-opted Trustees from beyond the WATIF boundaries.
About the Vacancy
The Role
The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing the WATIF's financial affairs and the organisation's financial situation and alignment to the organisation's strategic goals.
They will work with the WATIF Chief Officer, Finance team and the appointed accountants to ensure reporting and operational practices are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. They will monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
They will oversee: -
-The production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
-The production of the annual budget and propose its adoption at the last board meeting of the previous financial year.
-The production of the annual accounts, ensuring that review, approval and sign-off of the annual report is completed on schedule.
-Take part in Board Ops Subgroup and support approval of the fortnightly payment runs as required.
-Report the financial position at Board meetings.
-Appraise the board of the financial feasibility of plans, proposals and scenarios.
-Liaise with the Chair and Chief Officer to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.
-Make Board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data for them.
The qualities required for this role are: -
-financial or accounting knowledge
-financial analysis and risk management knowledge
-Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practices relevant to voluntary and community organisations
-Ability to communicate clearly.
-Ability to review and challenge the organisation's financial practices, options and decisions.
Time commitment
Time Commitment
-Board meeting are approx. every 2 months for 2 hours (prep time required)
-Board Subgroup Ops meetings are every 6 weeks for 1.5 hours.
-Review and approve fortnightly payment runs - 15 mins.
If you are elected to the role and live out with the WATIF area, travel expenses for meetings will be reimbursed.
How to apply
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like to apply, please email Tabatha McCree-Cox (WATIF Chair) Mobile: - 07956 865343 or email: tabatha@watif.scot.
Chair, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
- Employer: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
- Contact: Aspen People
- Location: Scotland
- Closing date for applications: 15/04/2024
- Apply now
About the Employer
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. At Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, the care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
About the vacancy
Our trustees uphold and represent Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's purpose, vision, and values in a personal and professional capacity, and we are delighted to recruit an ambitious and experienced Chair to join us.
Our Chair upholds our values and supports the delivery of our new strategy and service model and can ensure effective governance for our organisation to provide the very best support possible. The role works closely with the Chief Executive and other trustees to build and collaborate in close partnerships to ensure our strategy and key stakeholders succeed.
The new Chair will be taking over at a crucial point as CHSS begins the next five-year cycle of the successful No Life Half Lived strategy. This will bring significant and exciting challenges, increasing the number of people accessing CHSS services and growing the charity's income. The Chair and our trustees uphold and represent CHSS's purpose, vision, and values in a professional and personal capacity.
Time commitment
Further information , including a detailed Recruitment Pack, can be foundon the Aspen website at - https://jobs.aspenpeople.co.uk/job/chair-608.aspx
How to Apply
If you wish to discuss the role in more depth please get in touch with Catriona Mackie or Kate Kennedy at recruitment partners, Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Further information , including a detailed Recruitment Pack, can be foundon the Aspen website at - https://jobs.aspenpeople.co.uk/job/chair-608.aspx
Closing Date: 15 April 2024
Board Trustees (3 roles), Sacro
- Employer: Sacro
- Contact: Douglas Adam at Livingston James
- Location: Edinburgh
- Closing date for applications: Ongoing
- Accountancy or strategic financial management experience
- Knowledge of the justice sector or involvement in working with people in crisis (e.g. homelessness, domestic abuse sectors) in Scotland
- Business Development / Income diversification
- Public Affairs, Public Relations and/or external communication
- Front-line service development and delivery
About the employer
Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation that works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. For over 50 years we have supported people at all stages in the justice system in Scotland, helping them to find paths to positive change.
Our aim is to provide people with hope, empowerment and protection, resulting in safer communities.
About the vacancy
At present society is facing a number of challenges which create pressures that can lead to people becoming involved in the criminal justice system. It is imperative that Sacro continues to thrive as the support we provide has never been more needed. Should you choose to become a member of our Board, you will have the opportunity to dedicate your time, skills, and experience to empowering people, giving hope and protection, and helping to build safer communities.
We are committed to inclusivity and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience. We are looking to recruit 3 new board members who will ensure the effective governance of Sacro as a charity so that it meets its legal obligations, manages risks, and grows and develops its vital range of services. As a board, we bring diverse skills, experiences, and styles, but we all share a commitment to the values, aims and goals of Sacro. We believe that everyone has the right to the opportunity for positive change and we do not judge.
Previous board experience is not a pre-requisite, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds who bring relevant experience, including lived experience and a passion to make a lasting difference. Our new board members should be committed to our mission and organisational values and bring one or more of the following areas of expertise:
If you join us, we strongly believe that Sacro will benefit, you will benefit and most importantly the people who use our services will benefit.
Time commitment
1 day per month is the estimated time commitment.
Apply
To learn more about this unique opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment advisors, via douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Board Member, Harbour Homes
- Employer: Harbour Homes
- Contact: Nigel Fortnum, 0141 212 7555
- Location: Edinburgh, Leith
- Deadline: 15/04/2024
About the Employer
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? We are partnering with Harbour Homes to find a passionate individual to join their esteemed Board and Finance and Risk Committee.
Harbour Homes is more than just a housing provider - they are a catalyst for positive change. As a Registered Social Landlord, they provide thousands of affordable homes in and around Leith, including award-winning developments stretching from Granton to Portobello. Harbour are committed to creating vibrant, thriving communities, through quality housing solutions and community development, and good governance is a key to this mission.
About the Vacancy
As a voluntary board member, you'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of their growing, ambitious, and award-winning organisation. Utilise your experience, skills, and knowledge to drive constructive change, while developing your own knowledge, experience, and personal skills through engaging projects and initiatives. Network with like-minded individuals who share your commitment and ideals, and contribute to Harbour's vision. That vision? Making a positive impact on the lives of people in Leith and north Edinburgh by providing affordable homes and fostering brilliant communities.
Do you have a background in Finance, Risk Management, or Treasury? We want to hear from you! But that's not all! Harbour also value expertise in various other areas, including:
- Community Development
- Local Economic Development
- Public Health and Wellbeing
- Property/Architecture
- Eco/Sustainability
- Digital
- Human Resources
- Legal
Formal qualifications are not essential - your passion and interest in any of these fields are what truly matter.
Time commitment
3 Years
How to apply
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nigel Fortnum or David Currie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
To apply for the position, please submit below your CV and supporting statement (as one combined document) detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and enthusiasm for our cause.
Treasurer, KIngsmeadows Social Enterprises Ltd
- Employer: KIngsmeadows Social Enterprises Ltd
- Contact: Tom Hardie, 01721 729921
- Location: Peebles or surrounding areas
- Deadline: 01/05/2024
About the Employer
The aim of the charity is to provide a safe and sociable environment that supports
individuals who experience social exclusion and inequalities. It is dedicated to helping
adults with learning, physical or mental disabilities to develop skills and attain
accredited qualifications within the catering industry. The outcome of which is to provide a platform that will allow the recipients of our services to build trust, connect with others and ultimately move into full time employment. At present KSE Ltd operates two community based business streams. The mini market opens Mon – Fri where we sell a
variety of products that are produced by our staff and adult volunteers. Also we supply the lunches to the local RVS lunch
clubs for Peebles, Innerleithen and West Linton. All lunches are cooked onsite and then delivered by adult volunteers. These lunch clubs provide a vital social opportunity for local residents who normally would not have social interaction due to health or mental welfare issues.
About the Vacancy
Our current treasurer, who has been in the post for 3 years, has decided to leave the charity at the end of June. Their strengths have been to take the charity from near collapse to build it up to being a stable organisation. The board is now seeking a treasurer to continue this vital work but also to help grow the charity so that it becomes self sustaining and not reliant of external funding. The main part of the role is to ensure the accounts are kept in order, audited and returned to OSCR on an annual basis. The treasurer will attend the monthly board meeting where they will provide a rolling management forecast of the financial situation of the charity. Day to day financial processing is done by the office manager so the treasurer role is an overview position.
In addition, though not essential, the current treasurer acts as the HR rep on the board. They manage and run the monthly payroll process and new contracts. This is not essential as it could be given to a 3rd party payroll company. The charity uses the XERO software for all its financial and payroll management.
Finally the current treasurer set up the charities Google Docs file storage system and email accounts. Again it is not essential that the new treasurer takes on this roles as the charity will find another person to fulfil this need.
Time commitment
On average the current treasurer spends 5-6 hrs per month on the charities works. The main task being the reporting to the monthly board meeting and managing the monthly payroll process. They also make the payments on the weekly basis to any suppliers.
How to apply
Please email the president Tom Hardie if you are interested in taking on this role.
Treasurer, Borders Community Action
- Employer: Borders Community Action
- Contact:Juliana@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
- Location: Anywhere
- Closing date for applications: Ongoing
- Apply now
- To assist and advise in the formation of Borders Community Action strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.
- To ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on Borders Community Action activities, including Annual Accounts.
- To ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies.
- To recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation.
- To oversee the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
- To work in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.
- To ensure that Borders Community Action has an appropriate investment policy.
- To ensure that Borders Community Action monitors the performance of its investments and to set an appropriate reserves policy.
- To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.
- To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
- To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
- To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis.
- To act as Chair of the Finance and Governance sub-committee of the Board.
- Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets;
- Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of Borders Community Action funds;
- Ensure Borders Community Action applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives;
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Borders Community Action;
- Safeguard the good name and values of the Charity;
- Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a Trustee;
- Be collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees;
- Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, and helping with fundraising;
- Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read papers in preparation for the meeting;
- Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work.
About the employer
Borders Community Action (Borders Third Sector Interface - TSI) is one of a network of 32 TSIs operating in Scotland, with one for each local authority area. Formed by the Scottish Government, TSIs aid the development of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, and volunteering.
Scotland's network of Third Sector Interfaces was established in 2011. Funded by the Scottish Government, TSIs aid the development of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, and volunteering. TSIs provide a vital link between the third sector and community planning. The newly formed Company of the Borders TSI is seeking an interim Independent Chair.
About the vacancy
To maintain effective governance of the organisations affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained.
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategic
2. Financial
3. Assets and Investments
4. Governance
To assist the Vice Chair in the annual appraisal of the Chair, having consulted with other trustees and executives of Borders Community Action.
General responsibilites of a Trustee
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities:
In addition to the duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues, to the area of Borders Community Action work in which the Trustee has special expertise.
Time commitment
The Board meets every two months and the Treasurer will be expected to review and comment on finance papers prior to distribution to the board members.
Apply
To apply, please email:
Juliana Amaral, CEO of Borders Community Action
Trustee - Tiphereth, Camphill Scotland
- Employer: Tiphereth, Camphill Scotland
- Contact: Ian Herok (Vice Chair), 07801137803
- Location: Colinton area
- Closing date for applications: Ongoing
- Apply now
About the employer
Tiphereth is Camphill community based in Colinton, Edinburgh.
The community provides residential care homes, supported living tenancies and day care placements for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also operate a range of social enterprises which support the community.
About the vacancy
We are looking for a Trustee with experience and qualifications in financial management and monitoring to join the Board. There is also the opportunity for the new Trustee to engage with the Board and operational management in the wider aspects of strategic development and other Board business.
Time commitment
Six Board meetings per annum plus as convenor of a financial sub committee 3 meetings of around two hours. The Trustee Board usually commences at 10.00 am until 3.00 pm.
Trustees are welcome and recommended to spend time visiting the various activities provided by the community at their leisure.
Apply
Contact above mentioned Ian Herok for an initial chat and subsequent meet with the Nominations committee. Provide CV.
Treasurer and Trustee, Avenue
- Employer: Avenue
- Contact: Taf Powell
- Location: Aberdeen
- Closing date for applications: Ongoing
- Apply now
About the Employer
Avenue is a charity, based in Aberdeen that provides support to families and individuals across the North East of Scotland, with a focus on relationships, wellbeing and children.
Avenue supports children’s rights. We believe that children have a right to a family, as well as a right to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
We believe that everybody has individual needs and that, wherever possible, interventions should be tailored to those needs.
We recognise that families come in many different forms, shapes and sizes, and are committed to helping all family members to sustain healthy relationships with each other and their children.
About the Vacancy
The Board of Avenue is seeking a professional in the area of finance, business or accounting who has the skills to monitor the financial position of the charity and provide reliable advice in terms of financial risk, business strategy and enterprise developments going forward.
Key responsibilities
- To ensure that the finances of the organisation are properly handled in accordance with the organisation’s objectives.
- To ensure that the organisation has practicable written financial procedures that are adhered to in practice.
- To help shape the overall financial direction and development of Avenue through good governance and clear strategic planning.
- To assist the chair to engage with Trustees in achieving the objectives of the strategic planand participate in Board project subgroups as required..
- To monitor the adequacy of financial recording and controls in use by the CEO and staff and to see that the CEO has the accounts indepently audited or examined by a competent person.
- To make brief reports for the Trustees board meetings and to present the year-end Financial Report at the Annual General Meeting to Trustees.
- To support the CEO in financial planning and production of budgets. In cooperation with the CEO and chair, monitor performance against budgets and assist in determining any necessary remedial actions.
Experience and Capabilities
- Have experience working in a finance-based role as an accountant, financial controller, financial director or similar
- Be qualified or part qualified in relevant professional requirements
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
In addition to the above it will be desirable to have or acquire:
- A working knowledge of the Scottish Governance Code for the third sector, relevant statutory provisions and good governance structures
- An understanding of the financial challenges to viability confronting charities
- A working knowledge of Avenue’s systems and Articles of Association
Time commitment
- Meeting usually 3 times a year plus the AGM.
- Preparing papers for the Trustees to be issued two weeks before the meeting.
- Acting as member of ad hoc sub-committees
- Meeting with the chair and CEO prior to the Trustee meetings and once financial papers are completed for a review and short discussion.
- Giving, under normal conditions, around 3-4 hours per month to Avenue
- This is a voluntary position
Expressions of interest
To apply, please email your CV and a brief covering letter to Avenue’s chair, Taf Powell (taf.powell@avenue-info.com). Similarly, if you would like a conversation about the role before applying then please contact Taf Powell.
There is more information on our website about Avenue and our work: https://avenuecharity.org/
Chair, EMMS International
- Employer: EMMS International
- Contact: Lauryn Pringle, 0141 212 7555
- Location: Scotland
- Closing date for applications: 27/05/2024
- Apply Now
About the employer
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Non-remunerated
Scotland
EMMS International, Scotland's pioneering international healthcare charity founded in 1841, operates from Scotland to improve healthcare for impoverished communities globally. Collaborating with partners in India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland and Zambia, EMMS International focuses on improving health and healthcare for underserved populations.
Their initiatives include:
-Non-Communicable Disease:
oPalliative care development in rural Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Zambia
oDementia day-care in Edinburgh, Scotland;
-Global Healthcare Workforce:
oSupporting vulnerable women into healthcare careers in Malawi, Nepal and India,
oBuilding a new College of Nursing in India;
- Climate & Financial Sustainability of Healthcare:
oInstalling Solar Power in hospitals in India & Malawi;
- Health Emergency Response.
oTeenage Pregnancy Reduction in Malawi,
oEarthquake Response in Nepal,
oLeprosy re-elimination in Nepal.
EMMS International adopts a comprehensive approach, enhancing healthcare resources through education, infrastructure development and supporting government health strategy, while combatting inequalities and all discrimination to empower vulnerable communities.
They assist families in accessing healthcare services and breaking the cycle of poverty and injustice by implementing sustainable healthcare solutions with partners. EMMS International advocates for justice and empowerment by providing education and strengthening local health services.
EMMS International and their wonderful team deliver not just hope for the future but tangible and sustainable change.
About the vacancy
The role
EMMS International is on the search for their next Chair to head up their Board of Trustees to provide effective governance.
Role responsibilities include:
-Ensuring good governance of the charity, both directly and through delegation
-Chairing 4 Board meetings and AGM each year
-Leading and supporting trustees including carrying out an annual evaluation of Board effectiveness
-Line managing the CEO
-Optional membership of two sub-committees
-Supporting the Leadership team through promoting the work of EMMS
-Time and commitment to reading and absorbing Board Papers
The ideal candidate should have:
-Substantial previous governance experience
-Prior experience of membership of a charity Board
-Prior experience of line management of staff at senior level
-High levels of professionalism
-An ability to provide authoritative, respected and incisive leadership to the Board and be able to guide the CEO
-Commitment to supporting the values of a Christian charity
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real and tangible impact by providing governance to a wonderful organisation that provides hope and sustainable change to those in need.
This post is a disclosure-accepted post for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. EMMS International has a commitment to child and vulnerable adult protection and its own Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy.
Time Commitment
The Board meets quarterly, and the Chair agrees the Agenda with the CEO.
Time commitment estimated to be 2 days per month. The role is non-remunerated, although reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.
Apply
More information on the role can be found on the dedicated microsite at www.aspenpeople.co.uk/emms
If you're interested in becoming Chair of EMMS International, get in touch with Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
You can apply by attaching your covering letter and CV in one document by clicking the button below.
Closing date: Monday 27th May