Advertised from 18 June 2026

Role

Are you passionate about sustainability, community impact and supporting families across Glasgow?

Merry-go-round Glasgow is seeking new Volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development. We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and experience, and are particularly keen to hear from those with retail or commercial expertise who can support the growth of our award-winning boutique charity shop.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity based in the Southside, supporting local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods, inclusive events and practical support. Working with over 120 partner organisations across the city, we provide essential items to families who need them most while championing reuse and the circular economy.

We are proud winners of the 2023 Environmental Social Enterprise award at both Scotland and UK level and are an ambitious, inclusive and values-driven organisation creating meaningful impact in our community.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will help set the strategic direction of the organisation, support effective governance and financial oversight, and ensure we continue to deliver on our mission. Trustees contribute to board discussions, bring their skills and insight to decision-making, and act in the best interests of the charity and the communities we serve.

In addition to applications for general trustee roles, we are also looking for someone with retail or commercial experience who can provide guidance on areas such as shop operations, customer experience and retail strategy, and offer support to our Head of Retail and Operations. We welcome first-time Trustees as well as those with previous board experience. Above all, we are looking for people who share our commitment to reuse, sustainability and community support. Further information Full details of the roles, responsibilities and time commitment are available in the attached role descriptions.

Application notes

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you. To express your interest please send a short email (max 1–2 pages) with a CV or LinkedIn profile attached to merrygoroundboard32@gmail.com.

In your email, we’d like to understand:

● Why you’re interested in becoming a Trustee at Merry-go-round

● What skills, experience or perspective you would bring to the Board

● Any particular areas you’d like to support (e.g. retail, finance, governance, community engagement)

● A brief outline of your availability and capacity to commit to the role

We’re very happy to have an informal conversation before applying. Merry-go-round Glasgow is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects the communities we serve. These are voluntary, unpaid roles.

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