Make a difference in Glasgow

2,573
children's hearings held in the Glasgow area(2024-25)

2,397
children referred in the Glasgow area(2024-25)

12-15
typical age of referral(2024-25)
Meet the Glasgow Area Support Team (AST)

Your Glasgow AST is here to support you every step of the way.
Our team brings together staff and volunteers who make sure Panel Members feel connected, confident and supported.
From wellbeing and learning, to practical guidance and local knowledge, the Glasgow AST ensures you have the people and resources you need to make a difference.
Once appointed, you’ll also have access to our Regional Hub – your one-stop space for updates, tools and support throughout your volunteer journey.
Where hearings take place
Hearings can be held online or in-person, you will be notified of this when allocated a hearing by the Resource Allocation Team.
There is one hearing centre in Glasgow:
Merchant Exchange, 10/20 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG
When hearings take place
As a volunteer Panel Member, you are required to attend two sessions per month. You can keep CHS up to date with your availability.
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Glasgow | 9.30am 9.45am 10am | 1.30pm 1.45pm 2pm | 9.30am 9.45am 10am | 1.30pm 1.45pm 2pm | 9.30am 9.45am 10am | 9.30am 9.45am 10am | 1.30pm 1.45pm 2pm | 9.30am 9.45am |
Inspired to volunteer in Glasgow?
We are recruiting in Glasgow in September 2025.

How we train our volunteers
Find out more about the first class training we provide.