voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Chair of Trustees
with Circle of ComfortVolunteer Opportunity No. VO106586 - Created/last updated: 27/08/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The charity is seeking a Chair of Trustees to provide leadership to the Board as the charity embarks on its next phase of growth and development. This is an exciting strategic role offering the opportunity to drive meaningful change and shape the future of our charity. Ideally the candidate will have experience of preparing bid grant applications.
The Chair will:
· Lead the Board and support the organisation to fulfil its charitable purpose
· Ensure effective working relationships between the Board, staff and volunteers
· Support the Charity Manager, through regular communications
· Chair Board meetings effectively ensuring balanced discussion, clear decisions and actions are assigned and followed through
· Lead regular reviews of Board effectiveness and support good succession planning for the Chair role
· Work closely with the Charity Manager and fellow Trustees to ensure CoC meets its legal, regulatory, and constitutional duties while staying true to its vision and valuesTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: The successful candidate will be provided an overview of the charity including day to day activities, the charities aims, objectives and governance Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - reasonable expenses for public transport or mileage for car owners.Experience required: · Excellent communication skills · Experience in stakeholder management · Good knowledge of charity governance Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Interview; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Hybrid role – there will be a need on occasion to attend face to face meetings in Dunfermline Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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