Join Our Board: Chair of Trustees

Givin' it Laldie
VO106360

We're looking for an enthusiastic, personable and dependable person to lead Givin’ it Laldie towards the goals and ambitions laid out in our 2025 - 2028 Business Plan.
They must believe that creative expression should be available to everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, and understand the power music has to build understanding, community and connection; improve health and wellbeing and enhance the cultural life of the Gorbals, Glasgow. No music experience or knowledge is required.
We are seeking someone who is dependable, committed and driven, with experience of being a trustee and/or experience of Chairing meetings, action groups or learning committees professionally or voluntarily. Givin’ it Laldie is a very small, grassroots organisation and as Chair you would work closely with our Co-Directors, Treasurer, Secretary and other board members towards our vision of a resilient, healthy and vibrant Gorbals, connected through music.
We will prioritise applications from those who live or work in the Gorbals but will assess applications based on meeting the needs of our charity. We strive for our Board of Trustees to represent the communities we serve and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly across race, gender, socio-economic status, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity.
Location: Gorbals, Glasgow and online.
Time commitment: 6 board meetings per year, plus meeting preparation, sub-committee meetings and support/ supervision of Co-Directors.
Deadline for application: Thursday August 27th at 12pm
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). 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

Role Description
The Chair is responsible for the following:
Strategic Leadership:
Provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring that the charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review, manage a

Travel details

Getting to our sessions.
By Public Transport

Buses
Many First Bus services run close to us particularly along Gorbals Street, Laurieston Road and
and Ballater Street. Nearby key bus stops include Bedford Lane, Crown Street and Cumberland Street , just a 3 - 5-minute walk from the venue.

Subway
Bridge Street Subway is an 11 minute walk away.
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By Car/Private Transport
The venue has no private parking, but several nearby options are available:
Bridge St SPT Park & Ride.