Get involved to make a difference in North Glasgow

The Queens Cross Group is looking for a new generation of board members to help drive improvements for local residents and businesses.

The Queens Cross Group is looking to refresh the boards of four member organisations who provide affordable, high-quality homes, support the local economy and job creation, deliver effective property management to homes and neighbourhoods and increase life chances for local people. 

New board members are required for Queens Cross Housing Association, Queens Cross Workspace, Queens Cross Factoring and the Queens Cross Community Foundation.

Queens Cross Group Chief Executive Shona Stephen said: “We are looking for people who have excellent local knowledge and experience as well as those with specific skill sets. Fundamentally however, we are interested in anyone who has a passion for improving the lives of people who live in north Glasgow.

“This is a chance to have a real say in the direction the Group takes in the future and to have real influence on what shape the area takes over the next few years. Together the Group is much bigger than the sum of its parts, able to leverage in expertise and investment to deliver real area-wide regeneration outcomes.”

Boards are required to meet once a month or every two months to take strategic decisions that determine the best course of action to support local people.

Each arm of the Queens Cross Group has a particular role to play in supporting local communities. Queens Cross Housing Association owns and manages around 4,500 rented homes in the area and Queens Cross Workspace manages more than 100 commercial premises; Queens Cross Factoring looks after properties for 2,500 private owners locally, and the Queens Cross Community Foundation offers up small grants to improve the lives of local people.

Shona Stephen continued: “We have exciting and ambitious plans to deliver as a Group with a wide range of opportunities for Board members to make a difference. As well as a way of getting involved in improving the local area, it is also an excellent way of widening your skill set, meeting new people and building networks for your own career progression.

“This a great opportunity for anyone who wants the Queens Cross area to grow into one of the best places to live and work in the city.”

Find out more about what Board Member opportunities are available at the Queens Cross Group by contacting Adele Drennan, Governance Officer, on 0808 143 2002 or by email on contactus@qcha.org.uk