The Ledge Charity a Scottish SCIO, is seeking a small number of new trustees as The Ledge Climbing Gym moves towards completion and opening in late 2022.
The Ledge SCIO was established on 27th June 2017, to deliver and then manage The Ledge Climbing Gym and adventure sports training centre and establish the Charity as a force for good in the community.
The stated aims of The Ledge SCIO are:
“The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended”
And the advancement of public participation in sport by:-
(i) creating a fund to support low cost access to sports facilities and training offered by the organisation to those with specific needs including , but not limited to, disabled sport, youth at risk and persons from remote and small communities;
(ii) the provision of sporting facilities and activities; (ii) encouraging entry into mountain based sports by funding training, equipment purchase, payment for guides and external teaching and instructor services and;
(iii) the promotion of healthy active living through adventure and outdoor sports.
The charity is a single tier SCIO as defined by OSCR the Scottish charities regulator. https://www.oscr.org.uk/
https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047530#results
The Charity’s ambition in 2022, is to manage the establishment of The Ledge Climbing Gym and supporting sports facilities which include, specialist training areas, gyms and a yoga studio. In this period we will also continue to develop the charity’s “social impact program” and advance partnerships to aid the Social Impact Plan (SIP) delivery.
As a result of the imminent start to the construction works, The Ledge is seeking to expand the Board of Trustees to ensure adequate strategic direction, governance and professional skills are available to support the management and design teams.
The Ledge would welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
· Finance and accountancy;
· Charity governance and 3rd sector fundraising;
· Project management;
· Legal and contractual skills; or
· Sport, welfare and leisure
Whilst an interest in climbing and adventure sports would be useful, it is by no means a prerequisite for consideration. Applications will be welcomed from under-represented groups and preference will be given to applicants who are resident within the Scottish Highlands and able to attend regular Trustees and development meetings. It is expected that during 2022 meetings will be monthly and when the Centre is open, quarterly.
The Trustees role is unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed within the charity’s policy guidelines.
If you wish us to help build an amazing space, see climbing and adventure grow in the Highlands and at the same time change lives for the better, please send a short note of interest to duncan@theledgeinverness.com
The closing date for submissions is 5pm on 1st June 2022. Interviews will take place during early June 2022
