Trustee Vacancy for Centre for Inclusive Living Perth & Kinross

Centre for Inclusive Living Perth & Kinross (CILPK) is a leading disability charity operating across the Perth & Kinross region

At Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK), we work with local services and organisations to improve access, enhance experiences, and help people with disabilities to live independently with the support they need.

We look to promote Independent Living in a wide range of ways, including:

Equality Issues/Advocacy

We deal with individual and group issues reported to us to help promote equality across all areas. We also help support individuals with any issues they have to ensure their voices are heard.

Self-Directed Support

We provide information to people wanting to know about self-directed support and help to people who have issues or questions regarding their care.

Community Access

We work with public, private and voluntary sector organisations to advise them on the best ways to make their businesses accessible to all. We provide audits and surveys of premises and work with the local authority to make sure new plans are accessible for all.

What will you be doing?

CILPK are in the process of recruiting new Trustees to join the board which currently includes 4 other people including a Chairperson and a Treasurer.

What does the role entail? 

We would love to have an informal chat about it, but in general the role of Trustee will consist of working closely with the Chairs and Treasurer, you will be responsible for: 

1. Attending Trustee Board meetings, which are every two months.
2. Helping to sign off on decisions of an ethical, financial and/or HR nature.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Some experience and knowledge of supporting meetings and decision-making. 
• Can use Microsoft or Google applications for remote working. 
• A flexible, positive, problem-solving and organised approach to tasks. 
• Commitment to the social model of disability. 
• Lived experience as a person with a disability or supporting a family member or friend with a disability.
• Lives in the Perth & Kinross region. 

Desirable: 

• Understanding of charity governance.
• Knowledge about Charitable Incorporated Organisations.

What difference will you make?

Our Trustees’ lived and professional experience of disability will help keep us on the right path as we grow. Trustees also have a key role in ensuring that our ethos is embedded in the day-to-day running of the organisation at all levels, including within the Board itself.

Before you apply

To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board. The deadline for applications is 30th of June 2025.