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  • Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club (South Ayrshire)
  • VO89618
  • Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role

Description

Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport.
The Club is an independent organisation run by its own Board of Trustees which is elected by its members.
The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone.
The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership.
The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team.

Ayrshire Tigers PFC is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to join the founding charity trustees of Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club, to help it develop, grow and become sustainable.

In an increasing challenging financial environment, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our income.
To help achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Trustees, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience:
 Grant Funding Applications
 Fundraising
 Marketing (selling and promoting the club in the community)
 Admin
 Social Media
 Club Development
As a trustee you will help to set and maintain the charity’s vision, mission and values. You will also help to ensure that the charity:
• pursues its charitable purposes as defined in its Governing Document
• complies with relevant legislation or regulations
• works towards sustainability by developing a funding strategy
• maintains the financial stability of Ayrshire Tigers PFC,
• resources are well managed and used effectively.

As a trustee you will also be involved in appointing and supporting Ayrshire Tigers PFC volunteers. New Trustees should be able to attend at least 75% of meetings per year, actively participate, to read papers in advance of meetings and participate in other tasks as arising from time to time.
It is important to note that no one individual is responsible for the governance of the charity, rather we act collectively and make decisions based on collective responsibility.
Not had experience as a trustee? Don’t worry - We have support in place to support all new trustees.

A full UK driving license is desirable but not essential.

In return for your time, the club will provide any training deemed necessary and put you through your PVG.

To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk.
Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees.
Benefits

Benefits of being a board member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include:
• Supporting the work of organisation.
• Meeting new people.
• Being part of a team.
• Developing new and existing skills.

Organisation aims and objectives

To encourage and promote the development of powerchair football as a sport within the community of Ayrshire.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

1 committee meeting every 6 weeks (on average) Hours per week depending on role undertaken on board.

Restrictions

Experience required: Some experience of managing or running a business/charity would be advantageous. Finance, Business Management, Community Development, Computer / IT / Web; Fundraising, General Admin; PR / Marketing.
Travel details: Mainly home based but a driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated a month ago

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