Skills Exchange, an employability charity based in the centre of East Kilbride, is seeking a minimum of one new voluntary Trustee to further strengthen our governance, bring fresh perspectives, and support continued growth of the Charity in what is a challenging but very rewarding sector. The Board currently comprises four active Trustees, with a target to return to a complement of at least five.
At Skills Exchange, our mission is simple: to empower individuals—especially young people—by equipping them, using a flexible, person-centred model, with the skills, support, and confidence needed to thrive. Through our strengths-based approach, we aim to foster resilience, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose within our community. For more information about what we do and stand for please visit the
Skills Exchange
web-site.
If you've got the ideas and enthusiasm to help us progress our goals, plans and future funding paths, we want you as a Trustee. Come and help us make a difference to people's lives and employability prospects.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated range of staff and Trustees with widely varying experience who are very committed and actively engaged in the work of the Charity.
Responsibilities
Skills Exchange SCIO is governed by a constitution that outlines the charity's purpose, structure, and operational framework. The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring compliance with this governing document and for providing strategic oversight to ensure the charity continues to deliver meaningful and measurable impact.
Qualifications
Experience in the charity sector, management, finance, education or training would be welcomed with the key attribute being the willingness to commit time and effort to making a difference to young people's lives.