Account Manager Volunteer Roles in Manchester
ADH Trustees will be expected to:
·Attend all Trustee Board meetings (either in-person or virtually through Zoom). Board meetings are held three times per year.
·Ensure all activity conducted by the ADH supports and helps the ADH achieve purposes set out in the ADH Constitution, and no other purpose
·Comply with the ADH Constitution and the charitable law requirements and any other applicable laws that might apply to the ADH
·Ensure you are acting in the ADH best interests and accordingly, make informed and reasonable decisions
·Act with reasonable care and skill and seek external, expert advice as and when required
·Ensure there are no conflicts of interest or loyalty when acting as a Trustee and declare where necessary and required
·Decide and plan how the ADH will carry out its purpose, ensuring there are sufficient resources and funds available
·Manage ADH resources and assets responsibly and mitigate any associated risk
·Ensure ADH funds are protected and spent only to achieve ADH objectives
·Ensure accurate financial records are kept and robust financial controls are in place
·Hold one-to-one yearly meetings with ADH volunteers to ensure they are clear on their roles and responsibilities and are aware of how to report an issue
·Periodically, review what the ADH is achieving and how effective the ADH is at carrying out its purpose
·Review ADH objectives and if required, update and modify through the Charity Commission and approval at the ADH AGM
·Be aware of other laws that might affect the running of the ADH such as, equality, data protection and safeguarding laws
·Ensure the ADH is accountable and compliant with statutory accounting and reporting requirements
·Ensure the ADH is accountable to the Charitable Commission and ADH membership
Desirable skills
·Strong leadership skills
·Good organisational skills
·Good strategic and planning abilities
·Experience of working with and building teams and organisational culture
Desirable competencies:
·Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent diplomacy and persuasive skills
Type and Length of role
·This is a voluntary role on the ADH Trustee Board. It is a three–year tenure after which, the role will be put up for re–election.
·Trustees may be asked to join an ADH Sub-Committee.
·This role is subject to a three–month review period to ensure expectations are met for both role holder and ADH Executive Committee.
·The role holder will need to devote required time to position and organisation (this will be discussed with successful applicant prior to acceptance of role).
In the event that the role holder resigns a by-election must be held and a new Trustee recruited before current role-holder can stand down
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you care deeply about addiction recovery? Do you have expertise in accountancy or legal governance? Can you help us grow responsibly and keep changing the world? Then we want you!
At Faces & Voices of Recovery UK, we’re on a mission to transform the narrative around addiction, and we’re doing it with compassion, courage, and a whole lot of hope. We’re a charity that advocates for better access to addiction recovery services, fights stigma, and promotes real-life solutions for people in recovery across the UK.
What’s in it for you?
· Meaningful impact: Help steer a charity that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
· Coffee & biscuits: Meetings have been known to include top-tier biscuits. Seriously!
· A chance to lead: Help shape our future strategy and ensure our growth is built on strong financial and legal foundations.
· Great people: Work alongside some of the most passionate and inspiring individuals in the addiction recovery space (we might be biased, but it’s true!).
What’s in it for us?
We’re specifically looking for accountants who can help us keep our finances sound and lawyers with governance expertise to ensure we operate within the best practices for charities. Additionally, if you bring skills in marketing, policy, or project management—or even that elusive talent for keeping meetings on track—we’d love to hear from you too!
If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us push for greater access to addiction recovery services and raise awareness on a national level, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Send us a note of interest telling us why you want to join the board and your CV
If you’re wondering if you’re the right fit, the answer is probably yes (unless you hate biscuits—then we may need to chat).
Take the leap—join us in making recovery a reality for everyone who seeks it.
We can’t wait to meet you!
OUR AIMS To save and improve the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs by providing a voice of conscience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Jawbone Collective seeks a Volunteer Bookkeeping / Financial Recordkeeping support person to join our thriving arts organisation. As we continue to expand activities and our reach across the Southwest of England, we need someone with financial expertise to help strengthen our operational foundation.
You will work remotely alongside our dedicated management team to develop robust financial processes that will support our journey toward becoming a self-sustaining arts organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting us in managing our diverse revenue streams, including workshop fees, journal and poetry publications, grants (hopefully we get some soon) and event income.
As part of our inclusive creative community, you'll contribute to an organisation that champions diverse voices, including neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and working-class writers. While a love for literature isn't required, you'll be supporting a mission that makes literary opportunities accessible to all through affordable programs and free submission opportunities.
Role Description
- Initially organising a transition to accounting software
- Train team members in maintain financial records and bookkeeping
- Assist with financial reporting and planning
- Support budget management for our various programmes and publications
- Help track expenses related to workshops, events, and publishing activities
- Contribute to funding applications and financial governance
What We're Looking For
- Experience in financial management and
- Governance required for a CIC (desirable, or be willing to learn)
- An ability to train team members in necessary software for bookkeeping
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work with our creative community-focused team
- Understanding of arts organisation operations (desirable)
About Us
The Jawbone Collective is a dynamic arts organisation dedicated to nurturing creative voices across the Wessex Region. Founded in 2022, we've evolved from our initial mission of publishing the poetry collections of under represented groups to becoming a comprehensive creative hub offering multiple platforms for artistic expression. Our initiatives include the upcoming Jawbone Journal - May 2025; developing a Substack community, Jawbone Radio for spoken word performances; plus workshops - in person and online; and mentoring programs. Based in Dorset, we've established strong creative communities in Dorchester and Bridport as well as attracting attendees to real world activities coming from Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and Somerset, whilst also maintaining an active online presence attracting people from the UK and across the world.
At our core, we're driven by a commitment to diversity and accessibility in the arts. Our community of 15 core creative members represents a rich tapestry of voices, including creatives from neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+, female and working class creators from various age groups and backgrounds. We are actively challenging publishing industry 'norms' by offering affordable and free submission opportunities. We are bridging the gap between performance and page poetry, and creating inclusive spaces where every creative voice can flourish. Through our various platforms and initiatives, we're building a supportive environment where artists can develop their craft, share their work, and connect with a broader creative community.
Working remotely however we would love to meet up with you from time to time.
You are most welcome to attend any of our events and workshops at no cost to yourself.
Amount of hours approx 8 - 16 hours a month depending on projects.
Cover Letter... we would like a few paragraphs about you and your interest in applying for volunteer work and how you feel you can help a community organisation.
Also if you move forward in the recruitment process, we will be seeking references and contact information of two referees.
A Poet’s journey to publication and the navigation to a profession in literature and the sharing of their work is at the forefront of our mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, responsive and passionate about supporting recovery for children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse and domestic abuse, and who are excited to work with our team supporting our beliefs and values:
- Compassionate commitment: responding with empathy and walking alongside others even in the toughest times.
- Acceptance: listening, appreciating people as they are and welcoming the whole person.
- Seeking justice: removing taboos by engaging with the reality of child sexual abuse honestly and supporting others to do the same.
- Creative empowerment: exploring possibilities together to cultivate the potential and strength in all of us.
- Holding our ground: standing firm for the things we believe in.
IMARA CIO is a local charity committed to supporting children, young people, and families who have experienced the trauma of child sexual abuse and domestic abuse. We offer a range of services, including therapeutic support, advocacy, and education, with a focus on empowering those affected and creating safer communities. Despite our modest income of just under £1 million, we are a key player in both national and regional efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, having built a strong reputation within the sector.
Our board of trustees provides governance, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure that our charity remains focused on its mission. We are seeking an individual with expertise in finance and accounting (preferably within the charity sector), to provide oversight of the charity’s finances, provide financial leadership to the Finance Director and Senior Leadership Team, and drive development of the charity.
The Treasurer is a key member of the charity's Board of Trustees, responsible for overseeing the charity's financial health and ensuring that its financial practices align with legal and regulatory requirements. The Treasurer plays a vital role in ensuring the charity is well-managed, transparent, and sustainable by providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic direction to the Board and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight:
- Ensure that the charity's financial systems and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., Charity Commission, HMRC).
- Monitor the charity’s income, expenditure, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Review and approve financial reports, including balance sheets, income and expenditure statements, and cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare and present financial summaries and reports for Board meetings, in conjunction with the Finance Director.
- Budgeting and Financial Planning:
- Oversee the preparation of the charity's annual budget, in collaboration with the Executive team and the Board.
- Ensure the budget aligns with the charity’s strategic goals and is financially sustainable.
- Monitor and report on the charity's financial performance against the budget throughout the year.
- Fundraising and Investments:
- Advise the Board on fundraising strategy and financial implications, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Oversee the management of any charity investments and ensure they are in line with the charity’s ethical policies and risk appetite.
- Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Ensure that internal controls are in place to protect the charity’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial operations.
- Advise the Board on financial risk management and ensure that appropriate risk management policies are in place.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, charity law, and any other financial regulations affecting the charity (e.g., VAT, Gift Aid).
- External Audit and Reporting:
- Oversee the annual external audit/independent review process, liaising with auditors and ensuring that any recommendations are acted upon.
- Ensure timely submission of annual accounts to the Charity Commission and other statutory bodies.
- Sign the charity's annual financial statements and ensure the charity meets all reporting deadlines.
- Strategic Financial Advice:
- Provide financial expertise and advice to the Board on strategic decisions, helping the Board to make informed decisions based on sound financial analysis.
- Advise on fundraising strategies and sustainable funding sources.
- Support and Leadership:
- Mentor and support staff or volunteers responsible for the charity’s day-to-day financial management.
- Build positive relationships with trustees, senior staff, donors, and external partners
Key Skills and Experience:
- Financial Expertise: Experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Professional Qualification: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or significant experience in financial oversight.
- Knowledge of Charity Finance: A strong understanding of charity financial reporting standards, tax regulations (including VAT and Gift Aid), and the UK Charity Commission’s requirements.
- Risk Management: Ability to assess and manage financial risks effectively.
- Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and advising senior leadership on strategic decisions.
- Ethical Integrity: High standard of personal integrity, ensuring that the charity operates with transparency and accountability.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the Charity’s Mission: A passion for the charity’s cause and a strong desire to contribute to its success.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing financial documents and identifying issues or discrepancies.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to understand complex financial data and communicate it in a straightforward manner.
- Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with other trustees, staff, and volunteers.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from individuals with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, including those with lived experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are a charity that focuses on education and campaigning to support the needs wider community and of people seeking sanctuary primarily within Swindon but also considering the national situation too.
The Chair should be able to lead the charity over the next 3-5 years and empower the trustees and paid members of staff to work towards achieving all of our charitable objectives. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the fair treatment of people seeking sanctuary within Swindon and for the education of the town's population as to the value of this group to our wider community.
What are we looking for?
A commitment to the vision and mission of Swindon City of Sanctuary.
Successful experience of operating effectively in leadership roles, ideally leading diverse teams, within a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation.
An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Charity Manager and acceptance of the legal dues, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
Demonstrable ability and experience of building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
Knowledge of current global/national/local context relating to migration and seeking sanctuary
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team Preparedness to make difficult recommendations to the Board, when necessary, with diplomacy.
A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries when required.
Lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary would be welcomed.
Specific skills, experiences or areas of expertise to complement the existing members of the Board.
Knowledge of the Swindon community
Previous chairing experience and human resources knowledge
The full list of skills, experience and qualities are listed on the attached Job Description.
Generally we are looking for someone with leadership experience/skills, who can plan strategically taking the rest of the team with them.
What difference will you make?
This position will give the successful individual a chance to lead a well respected local charity and develop its influence over the next 5 years. You will be able to see Swindon further develop as a safe place for people seeking sanctuary and a local population who fully understand their role in being part of the process.
With our links to the national City of Sanctuary organisation you will be able to lead campaigns that will help to shape government policy on all areas of immigration policy.
Before you apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the post. You will then be contacted and an informal meeting will be arranged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
One Place London is a community interest company located in West London engaged in Acting for Film and Music Recording workshops for young people aged 14-25, unemployed or at risk of getting involved in crime. This is a key role at One Place London supporting the MD management of a busy personal diary, correspondence and broader administrative support for the MD in his capacity as Managing Director and Chair of One Place London CIC.
The role holder will also support the Workshop team as the Project Administrator – responsible for a range of admin duties relating to staff wellbeing & socials, project equipment & spaces and the general enquiries email address.
Responsibilities
• Acting as point of contact for escalated emails and phone calls by responding, passing on messages or highlighting them for attention
• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• Organising a variety of projects and events
• Reminding two Directors of important tasks and deadlines
• Compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Ad-hoc tasks to support Directors
Requirements
• Graduate calibre of candidate, with excellent communication and organisation
• Smart personal business presentation
• Previous PA experience is preferred
• Strong project management and coordination ability
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Remote work
Benefits
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible/Agile Working, Hourly pay rate during the workshops on a Contract/ Self-Employed basis.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Opportunity: Country Director (Switzerland)
Organization: HELPING CHILDREN
Location: Switzerland (remote with occasional on-site responsibilities)
Type: Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
About Us
HELPING CHILDREN is a nonprofit organization registered in Sri Lanka, committed to improving the lives of children through education, healthcare, and nutrition programs. We are expanding our operations to Switzerland to enhance our global reach and support network.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Country Director to establish and manage HELPING CHILDREN's activities in Switzerland. The role involves setting up foundational operations, including opening a bank account and securing an office space.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Operations: Open and manage a Swiss bank account for the organization in compliance with local regulations.
- Office Setup: Identify and secure a suitable location for an office in Switzerland.
- Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between HELPING CHILDREN’s headquarters in Sri Lanka and operations in Switzerland.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to Swiss legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofit activities.
- Networking: Build partnerships with local organizations, stakeholders, and potential donors to support the organization’s mission.
Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit management, administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Swiss banking, legal, and regulatory systems is an advantage.
- Passion for helping children and supporting the mission of HELPING CHILDREN.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or German is a plus.
Commitment
This is a volunteer position requiring flexible hours, with tasks performed remotely and occasionally on-site in Switzerland.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for this role by 31st January 2025.
Help us make a difference in the lives of children by becoming a part of our journey!
We strive to uplift underprivileged children by providing access to quality education, healthcare, and essential resources.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trustee – Join our Board!
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about work that directly impacts families? If so, join this friendly and ambitious board and make a difference to those affected by chronic granulomatous disorder.
About the Role
Being a Trustee for the CGD Society means you will use your skills and experience to support our charity, ensure we are achieving our aims and we are working towards our goals and mission. All Trustees are jointly responsible for any decisions made as well as defining and overseeing our strategy.
You will work closely with our dedicated staff to ensure the organisation operates effectively, efficiently and economically, with a culture that is positive, and focused on the needs of those it serves.
As well as attending Board meetings, Trustees are encouraged to join a subcommittee and use their skills to assist our staff and maximise effort in a specific area. Our current subcommittees cover Governance, Finance, Fundraising, Community and Medical.
To learn more about the CGD Society and understand the role and responsibilities of a Trustee in more detail, please read our attached recruitment pack.
About You
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, self-motivated and passionate about work that makes a difference. Those seeking a new challenge and enjoy innovative problem-solving will flourish in this role.
Our Trustees bring a range of skills and expertise to the charity. Right now, we are ideally seeking individuals with the following backgrounds:
-
Lived experience with CGD or a rare disease
-
Finance, Governance and Legal expertise, preferably within a charitable context, to provide essential guidance.
-
Fundraising proficiency, including grant writing abilities and corporate to enhance income diversification.
-
Proficiency in Information Technology, digital platforms, and digital marketing
-
Representation from the healthcare sector ideally in Rare Disease to enrich our understanding of healthcare delivery in the UK.
-
Marketing, Digital and IT to maximize the utilization of our assets.
Whilst these skills are desirable, we would like to hear from anyone who is interested in this role. A successful Trustee will be able to draw on a diverse range of technical and soft skills as well as their knowledge and passion.
Benefits
As well as supporting the charity and members of the CGD community, we will provide you with opportunities to grow and develop. For example:
-
Develop new professional and personal skills: Our current Board of Trustees have learnt skills such as strategic thinking, using data, problem solving and charity governance. Many of our Trustees remarked that it was valuable to be pushed out of their comfort zone and how this has built their confidence.
-
A rare opportunity to work alongside, and learn from, a variety of individuals from a range of backgrounds: This includes those working in healthcare, finance, technology, as well as those from different walks of life and individuals who have been personally affected by CGD.
-
Take on a new challenge: There are a number of challenges facing small charities as well as the wider rare diseases community, for example fundraising during a cost-of-living crisis and connecting with our members after the pandemic. Considering new and innovative approaches to these issues is crucial.
-
A selfless and rewarding role: Given the under-represented nature of rare diseases, as well as the challenges surrounding research, diagnosis and treatment, the work of charities like the CGD Society is crucial. We can sometimes be a family’s only support network during these difficult times, giving a sense of purpose and value to all that we do. You will feel the warmth and gratitude from our community for your work with us.
How to Apply
Please send your CV with a covering letter describing your reasons and motivation for applying, through the Quick Apply portal. We will get back to you within a few days to agree the next steps.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Buddy Bag Foundation is an award winning charity seeking a Finance Trustee to sit on our well established Board of Trustees. BBF is dedicated to restoring a sense of safety and love for children in emergency accommodation having fled domestic abuse.
Who we are
The Buddy Bag Foundation provides children entering emergency care with essential items having fled domestic abuse and coercive control situations. We provide women’s refuges and other emergency accommodation locations with our age specific Buddy Bags which contain twelve essential items, including toiletries; underwear; a book; and of course a knitted toy.
The role
BBF is seeking a finance professional to sit on our Board of Trustees to work with our external accountants to oversee the financial governance of the Buddy Bag Foundation, ensure robust financial management and reporting, and to lead in providing strategic financial oversight in accordance with UK charity governance.
The role is designed to ensure that the BBF’s resources are effectively managed to support its mission of providing emergency items to children entering emergency care.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience in a financial role within business – previous experience as a Trustee or within a UK charity or nonprofit is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in financial management.
- Understanding of UK charity finance, including SORP, Gift Aid, and regulatory requirements from the Charity Commission.
- Experience in leading committees or teams is desirable, with demonstrable leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to contribute to broader organisational goals, particularly in a charity focused on vulnerable children.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the foundation’s mission and values.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively within a diverse team.
- Proactive and willing to challenge and support the Board and executive team.
The Role
In addition to joining bi-monthly Board of Trustee meetings (either remotely or in the West Midlands), the key tasks of the Finance Trustee are set out below.
Financial Governance:
- Lead the Financial Sub-Committee in reviewing and monitoring the Buddy Bag Foundation’s financial performance.
- Work with the external accountant team to develop financial strategies that ensure the sustainability of the foundation’s activities.
Budgeting and Financial Planning:
- Oversee the preparation and approval of the annual budget, ensuring it aligns with the foundation’s strategic objectives, particularly in maintaining the continuity of providing emergency essentials to children.
- Monitor reporting in respect of cash flow, financial risks, and reserves in line with the foundation’s reserves policy, advising the Board on any necessary actions.
- Ensure financial planning accounts for the potential impacts of UK-specific economic conditions and the volatility of donation-based income.
Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board, funders, the Charity Commission, and HMRC as required.
- Oversee the preparation of the foundation’s annual accounts, ensuring they are prepared in accordance with the UK Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and are audited or independently examined as required.
- Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and legal obligations specific to UK charities, with a focus on transparency to maintain donor trust.
Strategic Contribution:
- Provide financial insight and advice to the Board on matters affecting the foundation’s financial health.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the foundation as a member of the Board.
Leadership:
- Lead on financial strategy and reporting, ensuring productive meetings and effective decision-making.
- Mentor and support other trustees in understanding financial matters, particularly within the context of UK charity regulations and the foundation’s mission.
Overview
Thank you so much for your interest in this important role. WaterHarvest has a small UK team of three part-time home-based staff – CEO, Operations Manager and Fundraising Manager (we will be recruiting for a second fundraising role shortly). In Uganda we employ a local engineer to support delivery of our programme, liaising with our local partner (MADLACC) and a regional building contractor team.
Our new CEO joined in March 2024 and has led the development of a new three-year strategy approved by the Board focusing on the expansion of our existing programmes in Africa.
Our current Chair, Neil Mehta is stepping down after nine years of wonderful service. Neil has overseen a long term pivot of our focus to delivering water harvesting programmes in Africa. We are focused on growing in an ambitious, yet sustainable manner, as climate change brings a renewed focus on the need for sustainable solutions for clean water.
We are looking for an experienced Trustee who can appreciate our significant legacy but help us move forward to support delivery of our new strategy. Ideally, we are seeking someone living in/near London to meet with our CEO and funders.
Remit & time commitment
- The Chair is responsible for holding the Board and CEO to account for the charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board, ensuring each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- Legally, all members of the Board share collective responsibility for providing oversight, governance and leadership. In addition to the standard Trustee remit, the Chair has a specific role with principal responsibilities outlined on the next page.
- The Board meets formally via Zoom for half a day (usually on a Tuesday morning), four times per year. Additional informal calls/meetings are held with Trustees on an ad-hoc as needed basis.
- The Chair and CEO hold a fortnightly Zoom catch-up call and aim to meet face to face on a quarterly basis.
Chair Responsibilities
Board leadership
- Provide leadership to the WaterHarvest Board to operate within its charitable objectives and fulfil its legal duties and governance responsibilities. Facilitate the Board’s regular review of major risks and associated opportunities, managing and mitigating the risks.
- Closely monitor the financial health of WaterHarvest.
- Inspire & motivate other Board members and lead on the induction of new Trustees ensuring external Trustee training is provided as needed.
Governance
- To guide Board actions concerning organisational priorities and governance concerns and help the Board reach sound decisions.
- Ensure that all governance arrangements are compliant with Charity Commission regulations.
- In consultation with other Trustees, lead the appointment of new Board members to fill identified skills gaps and monitor the effectiveness of all Board members.
- Sign on behalf of the Board, the Annual Report and Financial Statements and other financial and legal documentation, in accordance with Board resolutions.
- Visit our overseas programmes in Uganda and Ghana on annual/biannual basis to meet with our local delivery partners and to review impact.
External Relations
- Act as an ambassador/spokesperson for WaterHarvest alongside the CEO when appropriate, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events.
- Safeguard the good name and reputation of WaterHarvest.
Efficiency and effectiveness
- Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
- Lead the Trustees to be fully engaged so that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the charity and that the Board takes collective ownership of these decisions.
- With the CEO, agree the agenda ahead of Board meetings & approve draft minutes prior to circulation to the full Board. Take the lead on ensuring decisions taken at Board meetings are implemented.
Relationship with the CEO and team
- Act as a critical friend to the CEO, providing support when needed to deliver WaterHarvest’s new strategy.
- Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop/maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
Conduct regular meetings (in person or by Zoom etc) and an annual appraisal for the CEO in consultation with other Trustees.
About you
Experience
Essential:
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation, including significant line management experience.
- Long term experience of being a Charity Trustee.
- Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
- Significant experience of chairing formal meetings.
- Excellent relationship skills, even in a virtual environment.
Desirable:
- Strong budgetary/financial skills.
- Direct experience of raising income within a charity setting.
- Experience of working directly for a charity.
- Experience of delivering programmes/working with colleagues in Africa.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Broad knowledge & understanding of the charitable sector and current issues affecting it.
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate other Board members and the staff team.
- Excellent understanding of the Charities Act, Fundraising Code of Practice, Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation and guidance.
Desirable:
- Digital/virtual fundraising expertise.
Skills & attributes
Essential:
- Demonstrate a deep concern for those impacted by water shortage and a genuine commitment to our vision and strategic objectives.
- Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.
- Have tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including attending and preparing for Board meetings and other events/meetings.
Desirable:
- Of African heritage and/or with connections to the communities we serve in Ghana and Uganda.
- Living in/near to London to meet with CEO and funders.
How to apply
We are a small but very impactful charity that has been focused on harvesting rainwater in remote communities for almost 40 years.
This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in a range of areas such as improving health, reducing poverty, building climate change resilience and increasing the attendance of girls at school.
Please note, as is standard with Charity Trustees this role is offered on a voluntary and unremunerated basis. In accordance with our Articles of Association, each trustee should commit to serving an initial three-year term, with an expectation of a further three-year term.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short a cover letter (no longer than one side of A4) outlining how your meet the requirements detailed in the Person Specification by noon on Friday 31st January 2025. Interviews will be held in February 2025.
Thank you again for your interest, we hope to hear from you.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short a cover letter (no longer than one side of A4) outlining how your meet the requirements detailed in the Person Specification by noon on Friday 31st January 2025. Interviews will be held in February 2025.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead the Fundraising department of Youth Advantage UK. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for managing all fundraising initiatives and functions of the charity, including strategy development, donor engagement, and team leadership. This position requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and support the Fundraising team, ensure the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations, and drive the development of innovative fundraising strategies to secure long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage the Fundraising Team: Provide leadership to the fundraising team, including managing the fundraising manager and other team members.
● Develop Fundraising Strategies: Create and implement effective fundraising strategies to achieve financial targets and align with organisational goals.
● Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations, policies, processes, and legislations, including data protection and the Charity Governance Code.
● Strengthen Donor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations to secure sustainable funding.
● Innovate Income Streams: Identify and develop new income streams, including digital fundraising, legacy giving, and strategic partnerships.
● Monitor Performance: Track fundraising metrics and provide reports to the Chief Development Officer.
● Promote Organisational Values: Ensure the charity’s values, mission, and approach are reflected in all fundraising activities.
● Foster Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities and resources.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experience: At least six months in a senior fundraising role with proven success in meeting and exceeding income targets.
● Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop fundraising staff.
● Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills to engage donors, partners, and internal stakeholders effectively.
● Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with fundraising tools, CRM systems, and data analytics.
● Commitment to Inclusion: Understanding and experience in embedding diversity, equality, and inclusion within fundraising practices.
● Passion for Youth Development: Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and advancing the mission of Youth Advantage UK.
Day-to-day Tasks:
● Managing the fundraising team, including sharing best practices and meeting professional standards.
● Leading the execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives to achieve financial goals.
● Building and maintaining relationships with donors and partners.
● Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
● Developing donor engagement plans to nurture long-term relationships.
● Tracking progress against financial targets and reporting to senior leadership.
● Representing Youth Advantage UK at fundraising events and meetings.
Short-term Tasks:
● Recruiting and onboarding new members of the fundraising team.
● Conducting donor prospecting and research to identify new opportunities.
● Updating and improving fundraising materials, including donor communications.
● Reviewing and streamlining internal fundraising processes for efficiency.
● Creating a roadmap for the upcoming year’s fundraising strategy.
Why Join Youth Advantage UK?
Youth Advantage UK is a research led organsation that aims to further the rights of young people between 11 and 25 years old across the UK through policy work and projects. As the Head of Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's growth and making a tangible impact on the lives of young people. You’ll work with a passionate and dedicated team, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop strategies to ensure the sustainability of our mission. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all volunteers are valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
To be considered you must provide a one page cover letter and your cv.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Students4Students is a member led national organisation which has c.100 members split across 4 branches. As a CIO it has a duty to engage with members and provide members the opportunity to elect trustees and hold the leadership to account for decisions at an AGM. Students4Students wants to improve the level of participation in our internal democracy and ensure that AGMs are appealing and relevant to all members.
We also want to increase engagement with its members, all year round, outside of the AGM. Students4Students is looking to build new channels of engaging with members, including developing an alumni programme for our volunteers who have graduated from our core programmes.
Responsibilities and duties
The post-holder will be responsible for engaging members in Students4Students internal democracy and ensuring the organisation meets its responsibilities as a CIO
- Organising the AGM
- Improving engagement in Students4Students internal democracy
- Improving engagement with the organisation’s members
- Improving dialogue between Trustees and members
- Promoting members interests within the organisation
- Owning and managing the processes for how S4S interacts with existing members of our alumni network
- Working with our community and events lead to create engaging events for alumni and current members.
- Design and execute a multi-year alumni network strategy.
- Overall, owning and overseeing communication between and to our members, ensuring their rights are upheld and they are kept informed and engaged with S4S operations
We are idealy looking for somebody with experience of member led organisations and and understanding of the processes associated with them.
We are looking for somebody with experience and skills in people and project management, who are keen to get involved in desgning and implementing new programmes, and supporting organisation-wide communications.
Key requirements
i. Experience managing key relationships and stakeholders
ii. Experience with comms
iii. Experience running events
Optional requirements
i. Experience working in a non-profit setting
ii. Experience working in an educational setting
iii. Experience working with student volunteers (Preferred but not essential)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about using your skills and expertise to help support and develop a UK-wide relationships and sex education charity?
Sexpression:UK provides high quality, comprehensive relationships and sex education workshops to young people between the ages of 11-18 in schools and youth groups. We operate across the UK through our unique network of affiliated branches and volunteers based at universities and students’ unions in 18 towns and cities.
You will have strong empathy with our mission to educate and empower young people to make individual, informed decisions about their bodies and their health. You will be committed to using your expertise to contribute to the future development of the charity and ensuring high quality governance of the organisation.
We are looking for an individual with financial experience to join our board of trustees.This is an exciting time to join our charity with the opportunity to contribute to a unique youth-led charity playing a leading role in some of today’s biggest issues.
Settled is a 5 year old award winning UK-wide charity that has strong ties to grassroots communities and a growing public profile, highly regarded by senior figures in government departments, embassies and NGOs.
It provides expert advice and champions the rights of EU citizens living in the UK following the upheavals of the Brexit vote, it has a supportive team and a strong volunteer base with a distinctly European flavour and operates in over 20 languages.
2 of Settled's remarkable founding trustees have stepped down at the end of 2024 and we are looking for fresh talent to join our friendly board.
Please consider joining us!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Committee Members
Reasonable Expenses Reimbursed
Hybrid Working
Join Scope as an Independent Committee Member
Scope is looking to recruit 3 Independent Committee Members. These roles are vital in helping us deliver our 10-year strategy, An Equal Future. Committee Members help guide our strategic direction, oversee our governance, and ensure we achieve meaningful and lasting change for disabled people and their families. Independent Committee Members bring extra skills and knowledge to help Scope’s Trustees and Committees. They guide and challenge our leaders, helping to shape and support Scope’s plans for the future.
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking skilled individuals who are passionate about disability equality and have expertise in the following areas:
• Digital technology, Artificial intelligence (AI) and Cyber security risk. Your understanding of emerging technologies and their implications for business and society will enable you to provide valuable insights and guidance.
• Legal or Company Secretarial. You have expertise in charity governance, company secretarial practice, or legal advisory services and can help us uphold the highest standards of oversight and accountability.
• Finance. You are a finance professional, recently qualified (within 5 years) from a CCAB recognised qualification (or equivalent), with some time spent outside professional accountancy practice.
We welcome all applicants who meet the role criteria. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and those who bring a lived experience to the role. We encourage applications from individuals of all socio-economic backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and abilities, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.
How to apply
For the full brief and further information on how to apply, please click apply to visit our website.
Applications are open until 23 February 2025.