YesCymru will hold elections for new Directors in February 2025. Nominations will be open from 16 January to 5 February, with the elections taking place between 24 and 28 February.
Are you interested in becoming a Director? Scroll down to learn more about why we need additional Directors and why you should consider putting yourself forward.
Why we need new Directors:
Firstly, we need new Directors so that the organisation can be as effective as possible, the more directors we have the more skills and time we have at board level to invest in driving our campaign and organisation forward. The workload is better managed when there are more to share the load and contribute.
Secondly, we need to be able to represent all parts of Wales equally and it is important we have skilled people from across every region of Wales as part of our National Governing Body (NGB).
Why Should You Become a Director:
To Contribute
Serving as a director is an excellent way to serve a cause you’re passionate about. Think of the issues you care most about that motivates your reasons for wanting independence. Serving as a director gives you the opportunity to make a difference at a strategic level and ensure that the campaign for an independent Wales is successful, allowing you and everyone in Wales to change Wales for the better.
Diversity and representation
Boards benefit from diversity of all kinds. Diversity of ethnicity, skills, knowledge, experience, gender and more. Whatever your background, the greater number of directors we have, the greater the organisation can benefit from the diversity of those directors.
Personal wellbeing & fulfilment
While volunteering your time might sound too much to take on, especially in a modern world where time is precious, research has shown again and again that giving your time and energy to others is beneficial for your own mental health and wellbeing. It can make life feel more meaningful and provide a powerful sense of purpose to your life.
You will also get to build meaningful personal relationships with other like-minded people and have some fun along the way as well!
Self-development
In return for giving your time and energy, you will also develop yourself and others.
A myriad of skills and knowledge can be shared to support your own personal and professional development.
In the 2025 elections, the seats being contested are as follows:
- North Wales - 2 seats
- Mid and West Wales - 1 seat
- South Wales Central – 2 seats
- South Wales East - 1 seat
- South Wales West - 2 seats
- Outside Wales - 2 seats
Candidates may apply either for a seat in their home region, or for a seat in a neighbouring region, if they are an active member of an accredited YesCymru geographic group in that region.
APPLY NOW!
- A Candidate application form can be downloaded here. This includes a full list of candidate and nominator criteria.
- The YesCymru Director Role and Responsibilities document is available here.