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Recruiting: Trustees to Join the Board

27th April 2021 By Esther Currie

We’re looking for two new Trustees to join our Board. Ideally, one of them will be able to fill the vacancy for Chair that will arise in November.

Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to 4 years and may be re-appointed for a subsequent term of up to four years. The role is voluntary and unpaid but we hope that working with ELTF will be a rewarding experience, helping to support vulnerable people in need.

Time Commitment
The Trustees meet four times a year to approve grant applications, to discuss and decide on policy, strategy and governance issues and to provide oversight of the management of the investment portfolio. In addition, there may be one or two additional meetings on specific topics if the need arises. Between meetings, there will be a small amount of business conducted by email, perhaps once a month on average. The day to day operations of the Trust are managed by a full-time Administrator.

The Candidates
We are looking for individuals who have a good understanding of issues relating to poverty and inequality, possibly with first-hand experience of working with children and families in deprived circumstances, perhaps as a lawyer, social worker, health visitor or other support worker in the public or charity sectors. Experience and understanding of Board governance is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

How to Apply
Please email the Chair of the Trust chair@eltf.org.uk with a CV including details of relevant experience. For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please also send an email to this address.
Application Deadline: 14 May 2021

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: ELTF, Recruiting, Trustees, Volunteers

Current Working Arrangements

The current position with ELTF SCIO staff, services and our continuing work for the benefit of voluntary organisations and individuals in need, is as follows:

  • Staff are working remotely, please email any queries or questions to: grants@eltf.org.uk or police.fund@eltf.org.uk.  A response to your email will be issued as soon as possible.
  • Applications are being accepted for the General Fund grants for individuals. Please note that only applications where the grant can reach the service user, will be progressed. If you are able to complete an online shop on behalf of the client, please add this in the ‘Purpose for which grant is needed’ field in the online form.
  • Applications for Grants for Voluntary Organisations are welcome. Please note that applications for funding for more than one year are very unlikely to be approved.
  • Applications for the Edinburgh Fire Fund are also welcome and will be progressed on receipt.
  • Applications are still being accepted for the Edinburgh Police Fund for Children. If you are able to complete an online shop on behalf of the client, please add this in the ‘How much is the grant for’ field in the online form.
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