Trans Glasgow Charity Trustee

Posted: 16th September 2026

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Trans Glasgow is a registered charity with OSCR which follows the requirements to meet the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. Our registration number is: SC055571.

Trans Glasgow’s mission is to have trans rights respected in Glasgow.

Trans Glasgow supports transgender/ transsexual people from across the gender spectrum, who live in Glasgow (Scotland) and the surrounding areas to come together for support and activism. We also work closely with our trans allies to help make this happen.

We do this by campaigning for Trans Rights and community groups (online and face-to-face). 

You can view our information that is stored by OSCR publicly using this link below: 

https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055571 

The role of a trustee of Trans Glasgow is to ensure that all money is being used for the charitable purposes that are approved by OSCR that are detailed in our constitution document.

1. To create a community of peer support for transgender, transexual, non-binary, gender-fluid and intersex people living in Glasgow and the surrounding areas; 

2. To promote developments of human rights for transgender, transexual, non-binary, gender-fluid and intersex people so that they are included and prevent discrimination and, 

3. To promote the need for gender affirming healthcare. 

The role of a trustee for Trans Glasgow is to control and manage the charity. Trustees are responsible for the charity’s governance, strategy and making sure it is running smoothly. Trustees must act within the interests of the charity and comply with Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023

General Duties

1. You MUST act in the interests of the charity

   1. You MUST operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purpose

   2. You MUST act with care and diligence

   3. You MUST manage any conflict of interest between the charity and any person or organisation who appoints charity trustees

2. You MUST comply with the 2023 Act (specific duties)

   1. You MUST operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purpose

   2.  Charity details on the Scottish Charity Register

   3. Reporting to OSCR making changes to your charity

   4. You MUST manage any conflict of interest between the charity and any person or organisation who appoints charity trustees

   5. Financial records and reporting

   6. Fundraising

   7. Providing information to the public

The role of a trustee with Trans Glasgow is a completely voluntary role. It is NOT a paid role. of Trans Glasgow. Though, there are opportunities to claim out-of-pocket expenses where applicable, e.g. travel expenses.

OSCR also has a criteria of who is not eligible to take up the role as a trustee within a charity. Please check this criteria. If you do believe that you may be unsuitable for the role as trustee (and are interested in the volunteer position) due to the criteria for disqualification, please contact: jamiekerr@transglasgow.com to discuss further. The criteria list can be found using the following link:

https://www.oscr.org.uk/managing-a-charity/managing-charity-trustees/guidance-on-disqualification-criteria-for-charity-trustees-and-those-undertaking-a-senior-management-function/annex-1-criteria-for-disqualification/ 

Further Documents

Please see the documents below for further details.

• Trustee Pack (provided by OSCR)

• Trustees’ Code of Conduct Policy

• Register of Interest Policy

• Constitution of Trans Glasgow

Trustee Recruitment Process

We have four steps to become a trustee/ committee member for Trans Glasgow.

1. Complete Trustee/ Committee Member Application Form

2. Receive email inviting to interview and details about Trustee/ Committee Member role

3. Attend an informal interview to learn more about the role(s)

4. Complete a Onboarding Trustee Form or Onboard Committee Member Form, as applicable

Expires: 15/12/2026

More Information: https://transglasgow.com/trustee-recruitment

Contact: Jamiekerr@transglasgow.com