Glasgow homelessness charity appeals for new trustees

Emmaus Glasgow currently has eight people who give their time and expertise as trustees. The charity is keen to add four more people to their board of trustees and is appealing for people with finance, business, social work and fundraising experience.

The charity would particularly like to hear from younger people interested in developing their careers with a trustee role and from people who identify as women.

The charity provides a home, tailored support, training and work opportunities to help people build their confidence, boost their skills and achieve their potential. It offers affordable household goods and clothing at two charity shops on Ellesmere Street in Hamiltonhill and Dumbarton Road in Partick to help generate the vital funds needed to sustain its work.

Richard Allwood, Director of Emmaus Glasgow, said: “We would like to welcome four new trustees to help grow our charity and provide good governance.

“Becoming a trustee is incredibly rewarding. Working alongside others provides you with personal and professional development, as well as the satisfaction of supporting a cause you care about. I’d like to give my thanks to fellow Emmaus Glasgow trustees and encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a trustee to find out more about the roles on our website.”

Trustees’ Week is a national campaign to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Trustees are the individuals who make strategic decisions on behalf of the charity and have general control and management of the administration of a charity.

Trustees at Emmaus Glasgow give their time voluntarily and work together collectively to ensure the charity has a clear strategy, and that its work and goals are in line with its vision.

To find out more about the trustee roles or register your interest, visit the Emmaus Glasgow website: https://emmaus.org.uk/glasgow/volunteer-role/trustees/