Trustees

Edinburgh Nightline is a listening, emotional support and information charity, run by students, for students. We’ve been operating as a student-run organisation since 1970, and became a registered charity in 2024. We operate a call service and an instant messenger service, open from 8pm to 8am during term-time. We aim to support students across Edinburgh, with backing from Edinburgh’s Higher Education Institutions – the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, and Heriot-Watt University.We are undergoing a period of rapid development. In the past year, we have begun the assessment process for Helplines Standard Certification, expanded our fundraising and publicity outreach, and increased our volunteer numbers. As the Board is currently made up of a small team of former volunteers, we are seeking to bring on specific expertise to guide the charity forward.Vacancies1x Chair of Trustees1x Treasurer Trustee1x Board Secretary1x Student TrusteeAbout the RoleTrustees have collective legal responsibility for Edinburgh Nightline’s management and administration. They are accountable to both the organisation’s stakeholders and the Scottish Charity Regulator for the good governance of Nightline.Practically, trustees are responsible for oversight of the Committee, who manages the day-to-day operation of Nightline. The Committee is made up of volunteers, headed by two Coordinators.Trustees must take considered and informed decisions in the best interests of the organisation. Trustees are not expected to be experts on all areas of their work but are expected to seek guidance and support where necessary and to bring their own knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions.Meetings once every 2 months. Other ad-hoc commitments may include:Responding to queries via email/SlackConsidering matters by correspondenceAttending volunteer meetings and training daysOn average, please expect to commit around 6 hours per month.