Non Executive Board Members

Summary Project Esperanza (SCIO) launched officially in 2021. We are a trusted organisation whose social purpose is to offer practical, emotional and integration support predominantly to families of African heritage but also support a huge base of people from multi ethnic backgrounds. We are the pioneers of race and faith sensitive, culturally authentic and appropriate, specialised support and services in North Edinburgh. We are a registered charity (SC051454) looking for several new members to join the organisation s Board of Trustees. We are seeking to appoint trustees that will fill vacancies at the end of the financial year in March 2025. We are looking for a new Non Executive Board to shape our strategy around the future of Black families in Scotland, steer our direction, support the development of our organisation in its next phase of growth and hold us accountable to our mission. We are looking for applicants with specific skills, experience, and interest in any of the following areas: Digital marketing and public relations Secretary to the Board Journalism/Publishing/Media (wider UK) Accountancy Fundraising Employment Law Sustainability/climate emergency Women s health The role of on Executive Board members This role involves: Holding the CEO/Director and staff accountable to delivering our mission Reviewing strategy, outcomes and progress against the mission and objectives Identifying and agreeing new areas for development Overseeing and supporting on strategies for funding and revenue generation Making decisions to safeguard the reputation and maximising the success of the organisation, including: Ensuring governance requirements are met Complying with safeguarding and data protection policies Non Executive Board members will be required to: Board meetings take place four times per year in March, June, October, and December. Trustees are appointed for a term of 2 years, with the option to stand for re-election for an additional 2-year period after a performance review Attend our Annual General Meeting Remuneration There is no remuneration for this role but reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings (including costs of childcare) and other Project Esperanza related activities will be paid., None specified

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We’re a Womanist initiative dedicated to bringing race and faith-sensitive specialist services & culturally appropriate support to women of African heritage in Edinburgh. We address social isolation, migration trauma and racial trauma. Through offering culturally appropriate race-sensitive, faith-sensitive and trauma-informed, stigma-free support and services as well as mental health and well-being support through coaching and mentoring. We have a trusted network of partners who understand the needs of the people we serve and have a human rights-based approach to working with people.