Help Shape Our Community's Future
We invite committed individuals to contribute their skills and passion to the governance of Craigmillar's cornerstone community facility
The Importance of Trusteeship to Craigmillar
Since 1935, Sandy's Community Centre has served as the beating heart of Craigmillar. As we enter a pivotal period, we seek trustees who will help set our strategic direction for the coming years, ensuring we continue meeting the evolving needs of local families through our youth clubs, boxing programs, gardening initiatives and community events. The role of trustee is both a privilege and a responsibility.
Skills and Experience We Value
To complement and strengthen our existing trustee group, we particularly welcome expertise in:
- Financial management, accounting or business planning
- Community development A social services
- Legal, governance or regulatory compliance
- Marketing, communications or fundraising
- Education, youth work or community engagement
- Property management or strategic planning
We equally value lived community experience, natural leadership abilities, and genuine commitment to serving Craigmillar's residents.
Personal Growth and Development
Trusteeship offers substantial opportunities for personal and professional development. You will gain strategic governance experience, develop leadership skills, and build networks with fellow community champions. Comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month
Including board meetings, occasional events, and preparation time
How to Get Involved
We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds. Whether you are a professional, retiree, parent, or community member with a passion for local development - your contribution would be valued. We are committed to building a diverse board that reflects our community.
What our Existing Trustees Say
‘I gain a lot from Sandy’s. I enjoy engaging with people who genuinely have Craigmillar interests at heart. I enjoy helping to generate meaningful IT systems for the club and community’. - Eck Milligan
‘As a young boy I used to spend many evenings at Sandy’s boys club – if I hadn’t,
my outcomes may have been totally different. I value the work the club does and inspired by my
fellow trustees and staff at Sandy’s – they are a great team’. – Bob Allan
For Further Information
Email:sandyscommunitycentre@gmail.com
Please speak with:
Jeannie Robertson-Frazier (Chairperson) or Donna Huth (Manager)
Sandy's Community Centre - Serving Craigmillar since 1935