Trustees

Join Our Board and Help Make a Difference at Revive MS Support

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis? At Revive MS Support, we provide physical, emotional, financial, and social support to those who need it most—and we’re looking for new Trustees to help us achieve our mission.

Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the charity, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, provide effective governance, and continue delivering our essential services while safeguarding the reputation and values of Revive.

If you want to play a key role in helping Revive MS Support thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

About Revive MS Support

Revive MS Support is the only charity in the West of Scotland providing nationwide support for people who are affected by MS. The charity was set up in 1984 by people living with MS and their families, and helps people manage the physical, emotional, financial, and social impacts that come with a diagnosis of MS.

Services include an MS Specialist Nurse; MS Specialist Physiotherapy; Welfare & Benefit support; Speech and Language Therapy; Counselling; Aromatherapy & Reflexology; Advocacy, Podiatry; Exercise classes; extensive group provision including Fatigue Management, Memory Matters, and other self-management groups; Continence Nurse service; Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; and support for carers, families and friends; an extensive social programme and a Café hub.

We’re passionate that Revive is about people, and not just about MS. We can’t change someone’s diagnosis, but we can meet them on their journey and help them take control of their condition, maximise their mental and physical health and well-being, and help them work towards their goals. No-one should have to manage MS alone, so we’re here to provide evidence-based support, expertly delivered, to mitigate the often-devastating impacts that come with a diagnosis of MS and, where possible, change the dynamic and outcomes of living with MS for those affected.

Why Join Us?

• No prior trustee experience required—we provide a full induction and support ongoing training.
• A voluntary role that has a life changing impact.
• We would particularly welcome applications from people with expertise in fundraising, digital, data management, marketing, finance, or business management, though these skills are not essential.
• The Board meets four times a year for approximately two hours on a weekday afternoon.

Trustee Responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will help develop Revive MS Support by:

• Developing and agreeing on a long-term strategy to achieve our charitable goals.
• Ensuring compliance with charity law, company law, and relevant regulations.
• Overseeing the financial stability of the organisation.
• Setting goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Upholding the reputation and values of Revive MS Support.
• Ensuring effective administration, including strong policies and procedures.
• Offering your skills, expertise, and insights to drive informed decision-making.

Person Specification

• A commitment to the aims of Revive MS Support.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Ability to contribute to strategy development.
• Good, independent judgement.
• An ability to think creatively.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of being a charity trustee.

Application Notes

To apply, please send the following to info@revivemssupport.org.uk

• Your up-to-date CV
• Your supporting statement indicating why you are interested in becoming a Trustee at Revive. This should be a maximum of two sides of A4.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Iain McWhirter, Chief Executive Officer at iain.mcwhirter@revivemssupport.org.uk or by telephone on 0141 945 3344.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025.

Initial interviews will be held during July.

Equal Opportunities

Revive MS Support is committed to creating a positive, caring and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we aim to offer candidates with a disability, and or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria an interview as a priority. Where there are more candidates who are eligible for the Disability Confident Scheme meeting the minimum criteria than interview slots, the best candidates will be selected from that pool.