Advertised from 22 May 2025

Role

About us 

Break The Silence make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. Operating since 2004, Break the Silence is a registered charity in Scotland (SCO36263), a company limited by guarantee (SC341157) and strives to be a centre of excellence for clients and stakeholders. We hold British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy service accreditation and won Ayrshire Chamber’s prestigious Business Excellence Award, 2004. 

We offer a professional counselling service, working collaboratively at the client’s pace, facilitating positive change through healing to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and to assist post-traumatic growth; provide psychoeducational support for partners and family members; and explore opportunities to influence, promoting early intervention and prevention and representing the collective voice of those affected by sexual trauma to educate and inform, reducing inequalities by improving education and understanding of trauma in our communities. 

Applicants 

We celebrate diversity, recognising and valuing different perspectives, experiences, opinions and thoughts which a new board member can bring. We welcome applicants that reflect the community we serve. 

The role may appeal to someone wishing to volunteer as a trustee for the first time, or to an experienced trustee seeking a new challenge. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in marketing/communications, digital skills, human resources and general business knowledge. 

The board meet quarterly on-line and a full induction will be provided including training in trauma, safeguarding and governance. As a third sector trustee appointment, the post is unremunerated. 

A PVG is required for this post as it is considered a regulated role.

Application notes

For an initial, exploratory conversation please contact our Chair, Elaine Crichton on Tel: 07841 421837 or email : elaine@breakthesilence.org.uk

Closing date: 27th June 2025

For more information on our charity and our Team visit: https://www.breakthesilence.org.uk/

We are a disability confident committed employer, flexible throughout the recruitment process, welcoming the opportunity to discuss alternative application methods and interview formats with you.

We are a Fair Work Ayrshire employer, committed to fair work practices and a Living Wage employer.

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