Chair of Board (East Lothian Foodbank Board of Trustees)

The East Lothian Foodbank is part of a network of 1200 foodbanks operating across the UK, under the umbrella of the Trussell Trust. Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis.

As the Foodbank Chair you will provide leadership and direction to the board of trustees, enabling it to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the food bank. You will have oversight of the charity’s activities guiding it within its core purpose ensuring the food bank abides by its constitutional and legal obligations. Working with the other Trustees you will manage the charities resources and long-term plans and oversee the governance, strategy and funding of East Lothian Foodbank.

Your support will make a real impact within the community, ensuring families and individuals who are facing the very real issue of food poverty are not alone and receive the help they need.

This post is for a 3 year unpaid term.