Trustee

• Next Chapter Scotland

• VO101769

We are looking for new Trustees who have been involved with the criminal justice system (individuals with a criminal record or their family members).

Next Chapter Scotland exists to help anyone in Scotland who has been involved with the criminal justice system to navigate the stigma and discrimination that they can face throughout their lives.

We established in 2022 and became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in 2023.
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We are run by a Board of Trustees made up of at least 50% people with a criminal record or a close family member of someone with a criminal record. We made this commitment because we believe that people who have lived through the experience should be at the heart of any changes that will improve their lives and the lives of their peers.

Our vision is of a society that no longer judges people based on their worst choices but, instead, sees them as they are today.

Our priorities are to:

• Share clear and accessible information to help people who have been involved with the criminal justice system navigate any discrimination they may face.


• Bring people together to foster hope and amplify the voices of people who have been involved with the criminal justice system.


• Support people who have been involved with the criminal justice system to challenge the discrimination they face.


• Help to breathe life into the ideas that people who have been involved with the criminal justice system have on how best to improve ‘the system’.

We are looking for volunteer Trustees to join our Board.

Trustees lead the strategic direction of the charity and lend their skills and experience to projects in their areas of expertise. We are particularly interested in bringing on board Trustees with experience of or an interest in:

• politics in Scotland


• criminal law in Scotland


• academic research

However, even if you don't fall into these categories, please still reach out as we would love to hear from you.

We are particularly keen to recruit Trustees who have been involved with the criminal justice system (either themselves or a close family member). However, because of our insurance, your conviction must be spent as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

There are certain convictions that disqualify people from being a Trustee so please reach out to us for a chat if you are unsure.

Travel details

Meetings are online.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses paid should travel be required.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Due to our insurance arrangements, we are unable to recruit anyone to the Board with an Unspent conviction. If you are unsure about whether your conviction is spent or not, please reach out to us so that we can help you to work that out.

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

One evening meeting every 3 months. Plus more involvement into specific projects should you wish.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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