Charity Trustee

Arkbound Foundation
VO105872

Arkbound Foundation is seeking new trustees to help guide and strengthen our work in social inclusion, publishing, education, and systems change.
We are a grassroots charity committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, supporting people facing barriers, and fostering a more just, compassionate, and interconnected society through creative expression, dialogue, and practical action.
Our projects have included writing and mentoring programmes for people in prison and youth justice settings, publishing opportunities for emerging writers, educational initiatives, community workshops, and wider work exploring social, ecological, and economic transformation.
We are currently looking for thoughtful, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the next stage of the charity’s development.
What the role involves
Trustees play a vital role in supporting the governance, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability of the charity. Responsibilities include:

Helping guide the charity’s vision, strategy, and development

Supporting good governance and ethical decision-making

Contributing ideas, insight, and constructive challenge

Reviewing key organisational matters such as finance, fundraising, partnerships, and project development

Acting as ambassadors for the charity and its mission

Supporting the charity’s commitment to inclusion, creativity, and social impact

Trustees are not expected to manage day-to-day operations, but to provide oversight, guidance, and support alongside the wider team.
Time commitment

Approximately 4–8 hours per month minimum

Attendance at quarterly trustee meetings (minimum expectation)

Occasional additional input depending on availability and areas of interest

Meetings are generally held online, allowing flexibility for trustees based in different locations.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who share the charity’s ethos of compassion, inclusion, dignity, creativity, and systemic change.
We are especially interested in hearing from people with experience or interest in areas such as:

Publishing, writing, or education

Youth justice or social inclusion

Community development

Fundraising or charity governance

Finance or legal knowledge

Ecology, sustainability, or regenerative systems

Communications and partnerships

Lived experience of social barriers or marginalisation

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not required. Integrity, openness, collaborative spirit, and alignment with the charity’s values are more important than formal credentials.
Why join Arkbound?
Arkbound is a small but ambitious charity that believes meaningful change often begins at the margins — through voice, creativity, community, and the courage to imagine alternatives.
Joining the Board offers an opportunity to contribute to work that seeks not only to support individuals, but also to challenge deeper patterns of exclusion, disconnection, and inequality within society.
We are particularly interested in trustees who value both practical action and deeper reflection on the kind of society we wish to help build.
How to apply
To express interest, please send a short introduction outlining your background, interests, and why the role appeals to you.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.arkfound.org
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when registered and logged in). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected].

Experience required

We are seeking thoughtful, collaborative individuals who care about social impact and share the ethos of the charity. Strong communication skills, reliability, openness to dialogue, and the ability to think constructively and strategically are all valuable qualities for the role.
While specific professional expertise is welcome, previous trustee experience is not essential. We particularly encourage applications from people with experience or interest in areas such as community development, e