Board Opportunities

Trustee/Teasurer - Responsible for the good governance of the charity - board member to join a team deicated to enhacing the llives of protected children and adults - Help to develop an independent facility for the provision of rididig for the disabled, learning through horses and sensory sessions . No prior knowldge or connection required, a PVG check will be required

A Treasurer familiar with spreadsheets - Excel etc - to monitor the group finances and prepare end of year accounts iin accordance with OSCR - assist with fundraising if possible.

Attend bi-monthly meetings - report on finances - meetings usually on zoom so distance not a problem.

Wheels in Nairnshire is a SCIO and provides flexible, affordable, door-to-door transport for residents of Nairnshire. We do this through the Nairnshire Dial a Bus and a car scheme using our own EV or volunteers' own cars. Having begun operations in 2021, demand has rapidly grown almost fourfold so we are about to enter a phase of growth, raising new grant funding and building our capacity with support from public sector organisations, including NHS Highland.

The trustees, including the Chair and Treasurer, support and guide the organisation. Some actively participate as volunteer drivers. We are keen to hear from anyone interested in taking this amazing service forward and in particular those with experience as treasurer or secretary and especially those with NHS management backgrounds.

Board members are committed to four meetings per year in person, though of course the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary have other responsibilities involving some additional time. Naturally, we can support those with limited access to personal transport to attend meetings.

Your journey with us starts with a chat with our chair, participation in a board meeting before you join, followed by a thorough introduction to the OSCR guidance on roles and responsibilities

Morning Call is a charity based in the Highlands and Islands which provides support to the elderly and lonely in the community via daily morning phone calls, befriending visits and a housebound library service. The charity has been running for over 30 years and currently supports around 60 clients and has over 30 volunteers. Most clients use the daily morning call service.

Morning Call is looking for a new Chair of their Board of Trustees. The charity has a Board of five Trustees plus the Chair and meets for around 1-2 hours every quarter with one of those quarterly meetings constituting the AGM. All meetings are hosted online.

The new Chair of Morning Call will ideally have some previous board experience however it is more important to be enthusiastic, supportive and genuinely engaged with Morning Call’s purpose of alleviating loneliness and supporting older people in their own homes. In addition to chairing quarterly meetings the Chair will operate as the primary Board contact for the charity’s Co-ordinator who is responsible for the daily operation of the Charity’s activities. This will include quarterly meetings with the Co-ordinator to discuss any issues and provide the opportunity for feedback to the Board.

Experience of adult social care or working with older people would be advantageous but is not necessary. The key characteristic of a new Chair is a genuine desire to champion Morning Call in its mission to support lonely and socially isolated older people in our communities.

If this sounds like you then Morning Call would love to hear from you. Please apply by emailing secretary@morningcall.org.uk outlining why it sounds like you and what you could bring to the role of the Morning Call Chair.

Connecting Carers is a vibrant and growing charity committed to supporting unpaid Carers across Highland. Our mission is to support unpaid Carers in Highland throughout their caring journey. You can make a difference and contribute to this work.

Connecting Carers is seeking new Board Trustees. Board Trustees play a critical role in the future development and governance of the service. Working to the organisation’s values of respect, compassion, inclusion, promoting choice and opportunity we are seeking a diverse range of Trustees with a commitment to the work we do across Highland.

As a Board Member, you'll play a central role in guiding the strategic direction of Connecting Carers. You’ll be part of a dedicated team overseeing our mission to improve the lives of unpaid adult and young Carers across Highland — ensuring our services remain relevant, responsive, and resilient in a changing world.

Board members are not just governance figures — they are champions, advocates, and ambassadors. Whether you're an experienced Trustee or considering your first board role, this is a chance to make a genuine and lasting difference.

Impartiality, equality, fairness, passion, and commitment are essential qualities for our Board Trustees. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups and those with knowledge and experience of the Third Sector, finance, funding, governance, health and social care, communications, business development, social enterprise, lived experience of being an unpaid Carer and strategy.

Board meetings can be attended in person which are usually in Inverness and/or remotely via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Hours: Variable according to the needs of the service. On average, one 2 -3 hour meeting every quarter (3 months).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Inverness Samaritans is one of 19 Samaritans branches in Scotland, and 200 across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We work together with them to offer 24x7x365 emotional support to people in distress or despair, by phone, email and webchat. We also offer outreach and training services across the Highlands.

Samaritans was founded in 1953, and Inverness Samaritans in 1973.

We are constituted as a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation (SCIO) registered charity no. SCO22205, and we are affiliated to the Samaritans national charity.

We are seeking two Trustees to join our Board.

More information, including a role description, is available from us at Inverness@samaritans.org and we would welcome an initial conversation about the role as part of your decision of whether to apply.

Thurso Community Development Trust are looking for an individual to join our Board in the role of Treasurer.

This is a strategic role overseeing the financial aspects of the organisation, ensuring that financial records are maintained and kept up to date , and reporting regularly to the Board

Thurso Community Development Trust is looking for someone to take over as Chair ofthe Board of Trustees.

Previous Board experience would be useful, but not essential, as long as you have the passion and cooitment to lead the teams of dedicated trustees, staff and volunteers who help lots of people in Thurso through their various projects.

You'll need to be enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to have aclesar oversightr of the work of the Development Trust. You would be expected to ensure that TCDT meets all its legal and regulatory

requirements. You would Chair monthly meetings of the Board and the AGM

We are looking for two new members to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for women with commitment, skills and passion to help IWA achieve its objectives and be part of vital work challenging and addressing domestic abuse.
We are specifically looking for individuals with skills & experience in finance management, accountancy or working with Third Sector organisations. Please email info@invernesswa.org for further information. 
Please note that due to the nature of IWA’s work, these opportunities are open to women only. These are unpaid, voluntary roles but appropriate expenses can be covered.

As a Board Member you are responsible for the strategic management of the running of the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool and the supporting Charity Shop, working collaboratively with existing Board Members and the staff.

We are looking for Board members who feel passionate about maintaining and growing the hydrotherapy service for our communities and in particular,  we seek skills and experience in finance and retail. If you have been or are a current user of the pool and would like to be more involved, then now is the time to come forward. Board Members serve in a voluntary capacity.

You don’t need to have previous experience as a Board Member / Trustee to join our Board as we are a friendly organisation who offer training and support as required and on an ongoing basis.

The Highland Senior Citizens Network was formed in 1995 and provides a Collective Advocacy role on behalf of older people across the Highlands. Our motto is 'Nothing about us without us'. We have representation on NHS Highland and Highland Council committees and working  parties relevant to the services provided for older people. We employ two part-time Coordinators. 

 We produce well received bi-monthly News-sheets which have a wide distribution. We have a growing membership of over 350 individual members and 99 local groups members.  

We are always looking for potential trustees, from any background, who are motivated to improve and maintain the well being of older people in the Highlands.  

We run an annual conference each September at which our members from across the region have an opportunity to meet and engage with speakers on a wide variety of issues.

How to apply:

email hscn@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07716884989 or write to HSCN 8 Church Street Inverness IV1 1EA

Growing2gether is now an independent organisation and expanding the Trustee Board. If you see the amazing potential of young people, are touched by their vision, their wish to make a difference in the world, their longing to belong and, to feel that their life matters – this may be for you. If you are also touched by the inequity, the wide attainment gap and the mental health needs of many young people in Scotland today – then this may be for you.

We are looking to recruit more Board members to join the existing group of people that includes the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.

To ensure we have the skills we need, we would welcome people with skills in:

· Education and working with young people

· Safeguarding

· Charity governance

· Financial management

· Actively support Fundraising (e.g., opening doors to contacts)

· HR

· Public relations and communications

We would particularly welcome people with lived experience of our mission and people who live in the Highland Council region, where our services are based. In the first instance, trustees will be appointed for 2 years, renewable up to a maximum of 10 years. After 2 years, 2 trustees will step down each year by a rolling process to encourage a balance of renewal and retention of expertise. New trustees will be appointed by the board after a transparent recruitment process. Once established, the board may choose to expand its numbers.