Advertised from 5 September 2025

Role

We are looking for motivated people from all backgrounds who share our values and are excited about how our services can change lives. Our Trustees are responsible for the governance of our charity, making sure that everything runs smoothly and that we are making the biggest difference we possibly can.

With Kids is a Scotland-wide children’s mental health charity and provides an early intervention therapeutic service working with primary and nursery aged children who have experienced trauma, and their families. This includes individual therapeutic support for children, helping them build the personal skills and resilience to cope, alongside practical and emotional support to their parents/carers with a view to building networks of support.

We specialise in the provision of Play Therapy, employing Play, Art and Creative Therapists and Community and Family Support Workers. Much of our work is based in schools or around a particular community. We run a Masters course in Play Therapy in collaboration with Queen Margaret University and we deliver a variety of highly regarded CPD trainings for other professions.

You need passion for our cause, a commitment to sharing your ideas and experiences, and the time to attend and prepare for Board meetings. We need people to bring diverse experiences, to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and have a strategic mindset. You will be welcomed into a supportive team who are ambitious and collaborative.

We currently have opportunities for people with experience / knowledge in the following areas:

• Finance / Accountancy
• Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Education (Nursery, Primary, Secondary, FE/HE)
• Care experience
• Lived experience

We are also keen to hear from people who have experience in or who can help with:

• Community Learning and Development
• Children & family services
• Local government
• Social enterprise
• Community Wealth Building and development
• Corporate / Individual giving / fundraising
• Property management

Benefits of becoming a Trustee:

• The opportunity to enhance your existing skills and knowledge relating to the development of a key organisation supporting children’s mental health in Scotland.
• The ability to enhance your network and broaden your experience of the third sector.
• The knowledge that you are playing a vital role in the running and progression of With Kids and Play Therapy across Scotland.

Trustees meet in person at our Glasgow office every eight weeks from 12 noon to 2pm on a Friday, with a break over the summer months (usually around 6 meetings per year). All Board roles are voluntary.

With Kids are committed to conscious inclusion that contributes to creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose. We welcome applications from everyone who feels passionate about our vision and mission.

If you think you have the skills, experience and personal qualities to support With Kids in delivering our strategy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application notes

If you would like an informal confidential discussion before submitting your application please contact Gwen Galbraith, g.galbraith@withkids.org.uk

To apply, please send your completed form and supporting statement to k.simpson@withkids.org.uk by Friday 3rd of October 2025.

Please note – Board appointments are dependent on satisfactory references and PVG Scheme membership and meetings with the and Chair of the Board and CEO prior to appointment.

All Board members must complete a ‘Register of Interests’, Consent and Expenses Declaration forms.

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