Treasurer

Join the Board as Treasurer at ScotsCare, a historic charity making a real impact for Scots in London.

Applications close on: Monday 24th March 2025.
Location: London EC1Y 2AJ
Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per month

About ScotsCare

ScotsCare has provided vital support to Scots and their families in London for over 400 years. Starting from our roots as a mutual aid society during the Great Plague, we have evolved into a modern, comprehensive support organisation offering financial grants, advocacy, mental health services, sheltered housing, and social programmes.

In 2023, we merged with Borderline, the charity for homeless Scots in London, to create a one-stop-shop of services for vulnerable Scots in London, particularly focusing on preventing homelessness and breaking cycles of poverty.

Our evolution from a traditional grant-giving charity has been transformative. We now provide comprehensive, wraparound support services that address the complex challenges facing Scots in London. Our work spans multiple areas of intervention: providing financial grants, advocacy support for navigating welfare benefits and housing issues, offering specialised psychotherapy services, including substance misuse, and maintaining sheltered housing across three London sites.

With an investment portfolio of £47.5 million and rental income from our properties, we maintain a strong financial foundation to support our mission. We operate three sheltered housing sites across London, providing 97 flats for those in need. Our volunteer programme, with 65 dedicated volunteers contributing over 5,400 hours annually, enables us to extend our reach and impact.

Looking ahead, we’re focused on expanding our mental health services, strengthening our family support initiatives, and enhancing our digital capabilities to better serve our community. Our commitment remains steadfast: to end the cycle of deprivation experienced by Scots and their families within a 35-mile radius of Charing Cross in London.

About the role

As our current Treasurer comes to the end of their term, we are looking for a new Treasurer who will Chair our Audit Sub-Committee and sit on our Investment Sub-Committee.

We are looking for someone passionate about supporting Scots in London, who is a qualified accountant with senior leadership experience and has a strategic mindset. You will work closely with the Investment Sub-Committee to oversee our £47.5 million investment portfolio, which is crucial for funding our charitable activities.

Who we are looking for

The ideal Treasurer for ScotsCare embodies more than just financial expertise. You will bring a nuanced approach to financial leadership, characterised by genuine collaboration and emotional intelligence. This role requires a strategic partner who truly understands the charity’s mission. You will demonstrate an ability to provide constructive challenge, offering insights that support.

Communication is key, so we are looking for a Treasurer who is personable, approachable, and able to work seamlessly with our Chief Executive and finance lead. More than just overseeing finances, this person will be a trusted advisor who brings both professional rigour and a genuine commitment to the charity’s goals, helping to drive ScotsCare’s vision forward while maintaining financial prudence and supporting its important work for Scottish communities.

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close on Monday 24th March 2025.