Board Members and Treasurer

Streets Ahead (Borders)
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Directors (Board Members) play a vital role with the CEO in shaping the direction, providing governance and ensuring the success of Streets Ahead, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and support to help us achieve our mission and in making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. We are also seeking a new Treasurer to ensure continued strong financial governance.
About Us
For over 35 years, Streets Ahead has been at the heart of the Scottish Borders, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and others to live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities. Our work is driven by a passion for creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives as independently as they can within their homes and communities.
At Streets Ahead, you become part of a caring and dedicated community. Our Directors and staff often speak of the immense satisfaction that comes from supporting individuals to achieve their goals, grow in confidence, and feel valued.
Our Vision:
A Scottish Borders where everyone can live independent and fulfilling lives within their local communities.
Our Mission:
Streets Ahead provides tailored support, guidance, and practical assistance to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and dementia.
We are committed to helping people achieve personal growth, independence, and inclusion within their communities.
Our Values:
We are: Trusted, Accountable, Empowering, Inclusive, Progressive
Our Ambitions:
As we create our next strategic plan, we aspire to grow our services, reaching more people and developing new ways to empower individuals in the Scottish Borders.
By building stronger community ties, generating new opportunities, and leading the way in accessibility and inclusion, we aim to provide life-changing support to those who need it most.

Experience required

We welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and expertise, as well as those who reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community. We value varied perspectives and experiences as essential to our work, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to consider joining our Board of Directors, including those with no previous Board experience.
We would also welcome applications from people with expertise in:
• Financial management / accounting (essential for the role of Treasurer)
• Legal and compliance matters
• Healthcare and social care
• Human resources and organisational development
• Fundraising and community engagement.

Travel details

Meetings will be held in Hawick and other locations in the Scottish Borders with provision to attend some
meetings virtually.

Travel expenses

Reasonable expenses will be paid

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- Prepare for and attend five Board meetings annually and participate in sub-committees as needed. - Engage with training and development programmes - Keep informed about the organisation's activities and developments in the sector - Serve as an ambassador for Streets Ahead, advocating for our work in the community. Tenure is for three years at which point Directors become eligible for re-election.

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