So what is a SCIO?

A SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation is a corporate form of business designed for charitable organisations in Scotland

Trustees

  1. Secretary – Mason Delman
  2. Treasurer – Simon Oliphant
  3. Trustee – Ashley Davanna
  4. Trustee – Warren Farrell
  5. Trustee – Katie Brash
  6. Trustee – Kathryn Douglas
  7. Founder – Chris Cooney

Starpic Project was granted SCIO charity status on 29th October 2024 and started officially trading on 1st April 2025.

Interested?

We are looking for candidates with Trustee/Board experience, who are committed to our values and in supporting young people in the community, with an understanding of the issues affecting them as well as the opportunities and challenges of the third sector landscape.
 
The most important attributes of trustees joining us include a willingness to ask questions, share our values of equality, transparency and community as well as their time commitment to the role.
 
We have an interest in candidates with experience in the following: HR, Charitable/third sector, Marketing, Fundraising.
Duties each year include: Attend 4 board meetings & 4 informal meetings with board members, contribute to a sub-group that meets 4 times & attend 2 development days with staff/trustees.

Starpic Project is SCIO, with a dedicated team of trustees who oversee the governance of the charity. The project is run by volunteers and workers who are paid for the contact time, with most go above and beyond to donate additional hours every week to ensure our activities are a success for the young people.

We are thankful for our dedicated volunteers that enable our project to run smoothly, without them our activities would not be as easily flowing.  They provide a great asset to the project and complete jobs such as organising, arranging social events like the Christmas party and activity weeks, supermarket bag packing and other fundraising activities.

We welcome any help you can give to volunteer and contribute to the success of the project.

To enquire please click HERE

Role of Safeguarding Officer(s)

  • Ensure all persons working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults at the project are fully aware of what is required of them within the guidelines of Starpic Project child protection policy and procedures.
  • Oversee the administration for the safe recruitment all project workers, volunteers in regards to PVG applications (using Starpic Project appointed agency).
  • Be the first point of contact for workers, volunteers, parents, and young people on any issues concerning safeguarding and the wellbeing of project users.

Safeguarding Officer(s)

Chris Cooney

safeguarding@starpicproject.co.uk

Fundraising

Various

fundraising@starpicproject.co.uk

Training Coordinator

TBC

training@starpicproject.co.uk