Are you passionate about supporting people with a physical disability across Edinburgh and Lothian? Ecas is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of physically disabled people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service, and grants.
We currently have 2 voluntary opportunities available that require simply the ability to attend 3 meetings per year. These roles are:
Finance and Personnel Committee Member
Ecas is seeking to recruit new Members for its Finance and Personnel Committee. We are looking for individuals to fill skills gaps in the areas of chartered accountancy, legal practise and human resources.
The purpose of the F&PC is to advise the Board on the investment of Ecas’ assets and oversee implementation of the Board’s strategic policies relating to finance, personnel and health & safety. The focus of the F&PC and Board is to continue the policy of maximising benefit to disabled people whilst keeping expenditure under control.
For more information about the Finance and Personnel Committee Member role and to apply please click here.
Board Director
Ecas currently has 3 spaces for Board Directors. Nominations are therefore being sought for candidates to stand for election at the AGM in November.
Ecas is governed by the Board of Directors, who are also the charity trustees. Up to 7 directors are elected by the membership with up to 5 more being co-opted by the board. All directors are appointed for 5-year terms, and must stand down for at least 2 years after serving for 15 years. The directors are responsible for the strategic direction of Ecas, and for ensuring that it operates within all relevant legislation. Training is available to help directors fulfil their role.
Applications to be received by July 5th 2022.
For more information about the Board Director role and to apply please click here.