Board Treasurer Volunteer Roles

About the Institute of Psychoanalysis

The British Psychoanalytical Society was founded in 1913. With around 500 members, we are a UK wide and international community of professionals, dedicated to helping people enhance their lives through an intensive talking therapy, psychoanalysis. The Institute of Psychoanalysis (IoPA) is the outward face and training body of the British Psychoanalytic Society.

About the role

The Honorary Treasurer is a Trustee of the Society, sharing collective responsibility with the Board for its strategic oversight. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Society’s finances and advising the Board on financial matters.

The Honorary Treasurer attends regular monthly finance meetings and monthly Board meetings (3rd Monday evening of the month), all currently held remotely. The Honorary Treasurer also attends the AGM, Informal Meetings and Board Study Days.

Additionally, the Honorary Treasurer chairs the Finance Sub Committee (FSC) of the Board, which provides key financial recommendations on the budget and other financial decisions, including investment advisor reports. They oversee financial management processes managed by the CEO and Head of Finance, making independent recommendations to the Board, with input from the FSC as needed. The Honorary Treasurer has responsibility to feedback advice from the FSC to the Board.

Principle duties

• On behalf of the Board ensure proper accounting records are kept and financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
• As the Chair of the Finance sub-committee (FSC) of the Board and together with the FSC, support the Board and the Executive in their responsibility for ensuring a sound approach to financial decisions.
• Act as a counter signatory in line with the organisation’s delegation of authority.
• Serve as the Board’s liaison with external auditors on specific issues such as the auditors’ management letter, remuneration and related board representations.
• Inform Society members on relevant financial matters, including notification of annual dues and presenting annual accounts with the Head of Finance.

Please see the attached Job Description for more detailed areas of work.

We will be in touch to confirm shortlisting on Monday 9th September, with interviews taking place on the evenings of Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September 2024.

Main Responsibilities of the Treasurer

In relation to the Committee

• Assist the Chair and management committee to formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the organisation.
• Inform organisational financial polies
• To present financial reports to the board, including the organisation’s end of year accounts.
• Advice on the financial implications of the organisation’s operational plans and strategies
• Advise on the organisational fundraising strategy
• Ensure that there is no conflict between investment and CIHA’s mission and values.

In relation to the CEO

• Assist the Chair to appoint the CEO and contribute to the process of appraising and constructively guiding the performance of the CEO.
• Assume guardianship of the legal and financial integrity of the organisation.
• Advise the Chair and CEO on matters of financial strategy.
• Oversee the CEO’s activities in the context of financial responsibility
• Together with the Chair maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation.
• Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s financial performance through the CEO and Chair.

Board Member

As a member of the Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation, developing its aims, objectives and goals in accordance with company guidelines, legal and regulatory guidelines, you will help to protect the wealth and assets of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring that the organisation complies with internal policy and legislation.

Making sure that the organisation pursues defined goals in line with its stated objectives.

Monitoring the financial position and ensuring that the organisation operates within its means and that there are clear lines of accountability for financial management

Ensuring that the resources of the organisation are used only to pursue legitimate objectives. Contributing to the Board's role of providing strategic direction and supporting the development of policies, goals and targets.

Maintaining the good name of the organisation. Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. Participating in working groups as necessary.

Attending seminars and networking events when required.

Leading discussions and providing guidance on new initiatives, particularly in areas where the member has specific skills, knowledge or expertise.

Maintaining confidentiality about any sensitive or confidential information Regularly attending and taking a full part in meetings.

Skills and qualifications:

Commitment to the goals and aims of the organisation.

Dedication to the role and a willingness to devote the required time. Understanding the importance of carrying out required legal duties. Proven strategic abilities that can be used to create effective plans.

Strength of character coupled with the ability to voice concerns and opinions. Proven experience working as a member of successful teams.

Integrity and objectivity which can be applied to all aspects of the role.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have professional backgrounds in Performance and Insight, LGBT Housing and Governance but welcome applications from anyone with the passion and commitment to our cause.

Meetings are held either in a Central London venue or over Microsoft teams, on weekday evenings once a quarter.

The AGM is held in October and we usually have one strategy day a year in the spring.

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please submit the following:

• A detailed and up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the skills and experience section and also outlines your motivation for applying.

About FrameWorks UK

FrameWorks UK is a not-for-profit communications research organisation. We work with charities, foundations, and other mission-driven organisations to communicate about social issues in ways that will create change.

We’re the sister organisation of FrameWorks Institute in the US, together we have more than 25 years’ experience of conducting and using framing research for nearly 25 years. FrameWorks UK was established in 2021.

We help our partners to use our research to shape the public conversation and build understanding and support for social progress. Our recent work includes:

·  Our guide on how to talk about the building blocks of health with The Health Foundation

·  Our work to reframe the rule of law and access to justice with the Law Society

·  Our Moving Mindsets programme

We do this work because we know that when we change the story, we can change the world.

Our Board of Directors

The FrameWorks UK Board currently has a four Non-Executive Board Directors including a Chair. The Board is legally, morally, and financially responsible for the organisation. Like most charity Trustees, the Board are not renumerated.

As the organisation grows, we are seeking a fifth Board Director with financial expertise to assume the role of Treasurer. This might mean professional qualifications, skills and/or experience in a finance or accounting role. Experience of the not-for-profit sector is especially desirable.

The purpose of this new, additional Board Director - along with the other Board Directors – is to provide strategic direction to the Executive Director and ensure effective governance and strategic leadership of FrameWorks UK and delivery of its mission and vision.

The Board is chaired by Sally Bacon OBE. The three Board Directors are Dr Franklin Gilliam, Imran Hussain, and Dr Deborah Phillips. The UK Board works closely with the Board of FrameWorks Institute in the US, our parent company.

Person Specification

·  Commitment to the mission and values of FrameWorks UK. 

·  Ability to exercise financial oversight of the organisation.

·  Experience working in, or closely with, the UK not-for-profit sector.

·  Experience of working collaboratively with Board Directors and Executive Director to drive strategic direction and effective leadership.

·  Some understanding of FrameWorks UK’s research methods and approach.

·  Experience influencing social change, ideally through strategic communications.

·  Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Board Director of a not-for-profit organisation.

·  Ability to make strategic decisions in line with the organisation’s governance arrangements.

·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other Board Directors, the Executive Director, and a range of external stakeholders and communicate clearly, accurately, with diplomacy and cordiality.

·  Willingness to speak on the behalf of the organisation.

It is not expected that every Board Director has each of these skills and experience on joining the Board. Rather, we are seeking a Board that has all these skills and this experience between them.

Principal responsibilities of Board Directors

Strategic leadership

With the other Board Directors, to provide leadership to FrameWorks UK and its Executive Director, ensuring maximum impact of the organisation. This includes participating in effective governance and ensuring the organisation operates in a way that is consistent with its articles of association and the inter-company agreement with FrameWorks in the US.

Governance

Ensure effective governance arrangements, engaging in the development of the Board and ensuring their knowledge and keeps pace with current and future organisational developments.

Financial oversight

Provide effective financial oversight and ensure that it is managed in a way that strengthens its financial sustainability.

External Relations

To occasionally act as an ambassador for FrameWorks UK, for example, speaking on behalf the organisation.

Efficiency and effectiveness

Participate in meetings of the Board effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process while ensuring that decisions are taken in the best interests of FrameWorks UK.

Relationship with the Executive

Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Executive Director, contributing to the process of holding the Executive Director to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

Business Development

Supporting the work of the Executive Director by assisting with identifying new funding streams and opportunities as appropriate.

Terms of the appointment

This is an unpaid position. All reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with FrameWorks UK’s expenses policy.

There is no fixed time commitment for the role, but we estimate a time commitment of around eight days per year is required. This includes Board Meetings (usually three hours long and held quarterly), preparation for these meetings, and may also include representing the organisation at various events and meetings with the Executive Director (and accountants) in relation to financial matters.

Board meetings are usually held online. When they do happen in person, they will ordinarily be in London, but other meetings may be required from time to time across the UK.

Board Members are appointed for a fixed term of three years. This can be renewed for a further three-year term at the request of the Chair, and by approval of the UK and US Boards.

At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.

What we do

Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.

We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.

In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.

The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.

How you can help

As Finance Board Member you’ll take on the role of Treasurer. As a key member of a newly enlarged team, you will have a leading role in ensuring we are able to step up our action on climate change and sustainability and the drive to Zero Carbon.

Key information:

Position: Finance Board Member/Treasurer

Responsible to: The board and membership

Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to help occasionally at events in the South West is preferable.

Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.

Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible

Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.  

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.

Interviews may take place in the week August or September.

Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.

What you’ll be doing

As a hands-on board member, you’ll:

• Take on the role of Treasurer.
• Undertake bookkeeping and transaction processing dugites
• Lead on developing and implementing financial procedures and systems
• Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
• Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
• Be contributing to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.

What are the requirements?

This unique opportunity is for you if…

• You have accounting qualifications or bookkeeping experience
• You have a working knowledge of excel and/or accounting applications
• You work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
• You can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
• You have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.

This position is open to people residing in the UK only.

Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.

The Trustee Board is crucial to the successful running of the Home-Start Southwark. The Board, in partnership with the CEO and senior executive team, ensures that the organisation operates effectively, setting its strategic vision and supporting the delivery of business plans and key objectives. The Treasurer role is to oversee the charity’s financial and risk management processes; monitor the charity’s income, outgoings and cash-flow forecasting; and maintain a strategic overview of the organisation’s financial resources.

The world's first bricks-and-mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy are recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. 

As Treasurer, your responsibilities will be: 

• Attend monthly Board meetings and an annual planning day
• Fundraising
• Fulfilling administrative, financial and legal requirements
• Willingness to familiarise yourself with the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Be a challenging advocate, as well as diligent and passionate about the mission and work of the Museum

The majority of responsibilities can be carried out remotely, although occasional in-person meetings in London are required and we encourage trustees to visit the museum and meet their fellow trustees and the wider team of staff and volunteers.

There is no need to have trustee experience to apply. However, an interest in the promotion of intersectional feminism is necessary. The Vagina Museum holds and promotes the values of equality, diversity and inclusivity and we are seeking trustees who would be ambassadors to these values. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Asian people, and people who are trans or identify as non-binary as they are underrepresented on the current board.

To apply, please download the application pack.

EnhanceAble’s mission is to impact positively on the lives of local disabled people and their families through the provision of excellent social care.  We pride ourselves on going the extra mile in provision of service and placing our customers at the centre of our work.

EnhanceAble is a medium-sized charity in the social care sector.  We have a turn over of circa. £2 million per annum.  We have a Board of Trustees, and a Senior Management Team (SMT) consisting of our Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Finance and HR Manager.

As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of EnhanceAble’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and, along with the Head of Finance, reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

Treasurer role

• Working with the Head of Finance on the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees. 

• Ensuring, at a board level,  that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. 

• Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity. 

• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance. 

• Being knowledgeable of the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process 

• Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.

• Working with the Head of Finance to oversee the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk. 

• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.

• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.

What we are looking for

• A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

• Clear communicator with the ability to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists. 

• Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors

In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:

Responsibilities of all trustees

• Support and provide advice on EnhanceAble’s purpose, vision, goals and activities. 

• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

• Oversee EnhanceAble’’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. 

• Quality assures the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

• Review and approve EnhanceAble’s financial statements.

• Provide support and challenge to EnhanceAble’s CEO and Head of Finance in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.

• Keep abreast of changes in EnhanceAble’s operating environment.

• Contribute to regular reviews of EnhanceAble]’s own governance.

• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

• Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EnhanceAble’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

• Contribute to the broader promotion of EnhanceAble’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Attributes and qualities

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. 

You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.

Personal skills and qualities

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as  trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion. 

• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

• Willingness to lead according to our charity values

• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 12 years.

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time Commitment (Estimated at 10 hours per month)

• Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at our head office KT1 2TW

• Monthly scheduled meeting with the Head of Finance with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue.  Other members of the senior management team will join some of these meetings.

• Attending a number of training and strategy sessions plus some events. 

We are looking for a Finance professional to bring their skills and expertise to our Board.

What will you be doing?

The Treasurer plays a central role in the strategic management of the organisation. 

The purpose of this role is to monitor the financial administration of The Bridge and advise the Board and CEO on financial matters, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant. 
• Skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences. 
• Ability to explain financial analysis clearly and make recommendations to the Board. 
• Willingness to be available to staff to provide advice and guidance on financial matters. 
• Good interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills to communicate effectively with the Board, management team and external stakeholders. 
• Existing Trustee experience is desirable but not essential. 

Having an interest in our cause is crucial for all Trustees. You will be committed to work we do but do not need to be knowledgeable as we will induct in this area

What difference will you make?

The Charity’s finances are in a very sound position and it's an exciting time to join us as we are looking to grow and expand our services. 

The Treasurer will play a vital role on the Board and help to ensure that we continue to provide support to people who are homeless in Leicester

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting The Bridge with their trustee recruitment. 

Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. 

To apply please send your CV/LinkedIn profile along with a supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you will bring to the Board and what you would hope to get out of the role. 

Could your financial skills help transform the lives of people in need in Bradford?

Each year, we help over 5,000 people in Bradford overcome obstacles preventing them from achieving their potential. For example, we save people from being evicted, we challenge unfair benefits decisions, we help people manage debts, and we tackle complex immigration issues. Our free, expert advice gives people the skills and confidence they need to address their problems and move on with their lives.

We are seeking a Treasurer with senior-level, strategic financial expertise to join our Board – this volunteer role will appeal to someone wishing to use their skills and experience to help improve the lives of thousands of people across our city.

The Treasurer attends 6 board meetings a year and chairs our Finance Sub-committee. Meetings are typically held on weekday evenings. 

Please see the role description attached. Closing date: 9 August 2024

TREASURER / TRUSTEE

Age UK Gloucestershire’s vision is to make our county the best place in the UK in which to grow older.

We are seeking a new Treasurer to join our board of trustees /directors and help us achieve our vision.

We are a small, independent Charity based in Gloucestershire with the aims to challenge negative stereotypes of ageing, create positive age-friendly communities, help older people retain a sense of purpose, and offer help and support to older people and their families.

Overview of the role:

The Treasurer supports the Board with maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, as well as fulfilling the role of a Trustee/Board Director. The Treasurer assists the Chair and the CEO in ensuring that the board of trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity; by ensuing effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place, reporting to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the Charity.

In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Our trustees service for a 3-year term of office with the potential for re-appointment for a further term to a maximum of 6 years.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

· A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise, an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.

· A strategical thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.

· Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.

· Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors.

· Commitment to striving for better for older people across Gloucestershire.

You’ll need to be able to commit to attending six board meetings a year, as well as the potential for some further working group. In return we can offer training, a chance for someone who is maybe looking for their first board experience to get involved, and a supportive environment for anyone who wishes to join us.

We are seeking to recruit a new Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for S.A.L.V.E. International with a minimum commitment of 8-12 hours per month (which can be evening and weekends) based in the UK.

S.A.L.V.E. International is a small International Development charity registered in the UK and Uganda. Our ethos is “Support And Love Via Education”. We support children living and working on the streets of Uganda to have a brighter future.

At S.A.L.V.E. we believe:

- No young person should have to live or work on the streets

- Young people who have lived and worked on the streets deserve the chance to fulfil their potential

- Young people on the streets should have trustworthy, supportive adults around them

With the generous help of our supporters, S.A.L.V.E. works with children on the streets of Jinja, Uganda, so they have the opportunity to leave their difficult pasts behind them and move forward, towards a brighter future.

We have Drop in Centres and Street Outreach services for children currently living on the streets. We offer short-term residential care in our Halfway Homes or Drug Rehabilitation Centre to help a child to transition off the streets, and follow up care and support for when a child has been resettled home to their family. We also offer educational support, or business skills training where assessed to be needed to help a child to settle home successfully. 

What does the Board Treasurer role involve?

You will join our Board of Trustees in the UK and work alongside our CEO, Chair, staff teams and Ugandan board, to help S.A.L.V.E. International to thrive and increase our impact.

The term of office for our board is four years (which is renewable) – however it is possible for someone to step down, resign or take a sabbatical within this time period, should your circumstances change.

Practically the role will involve:

● 8 to 12 hours a month.

● Attending 4 board meetings per year (these are on a weekend in the daytime. The dates are set at the start of each year and they will normally consist of three virtual half day meetings and one face to face whole day meeting per year).

● Our board has 3 committees that meet virtually once per quarter between board meetings. These are Finance, HR and Governance and Fundraising and Communications. As treasurer you would chair the Finance committee, with the option to join any other committee alongside this if you wish and are able to.

● Responding to emails (where relevant), liaising with the CEO, Chair and other board members as needed, and championing any areas of S.A.L.V.E.’s work in which your knowledge, skills, experience and time available allow.

We also believe that it is highly beneficial for board members to visit the programme in Uganda at least once every four years to understand the work in greater depth, share their skills and to meet with team members and service users. Assistance towards your flight costs may be available, based on an application from the trustee.

Treasurer specific responsibilities:

As treasurer of the board you would also be responsible for:

• Ensuring the charity maintains proper accounts by overseeing and providing guidance to the staff members who do the day to day bookkeeping work.

• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance.

• Reviewing and presenting financial reports to the board in a clear format to help the board understand the charity’s financial position.

• Advising the board on how best to carry out its financial responsibilities.

• Liaising with professional advisors, S.A.L.V.E. staff and with the charity’s independent examiner/ auditors as needed.

• Overseeing the internal audit of our annual accounts.

• Reviewing policies for finance, security of assets and investment.

• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place.

Essential skills for the treasurer:

• Have experience in finance/accounting. You might hold one of the following financial qualifications: ACA - Chartered Accountant, ACCA /CACA - Certified Accountant, CIMA - Chartered Management Accountant, or CIPFA.

• Have proven experience in communicating well with different stakeholders.

• Have the ability to review and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems to ensure that S.A.L.V.E. is following good practice in line with the UK Charity Commission.

• Be solution focused and creative in their ability to approach problems.

Other desirable (but not essential) skills:

• Have experience of successfully working internationally and/ or with people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Have experience of using XERO software.

• Have previous experience within the charity sector and be able to evidence their enthusiasm and dedication.

• To encourage diversity on our Board we would especially welcome applicants who are originally from Uganda or have strong ties to Uganda, but are now based in the UK.

How to apply: Please email a copy of your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, highlighting how you meet the requirements and any key skills or experience you would bring to the role. Please also specify in your cover letter if you would be interested in being considered for being a general trustee if you were not selected for the role of treasurer.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th August 2024

 Interview dates: Likely to be week commencing 12th August 2024

Raising Futures Kenya supports young people in Kenya to become self-reliant and live free from poverty, through technical vocational training and business skills courses, and specialised support such as counselling. We are a small, award-winning charity who are actively shifting power to our Kenyan partner NGO.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Board of Trustees as the Treasurer, to oversee the appropriate management of charity finances, adhering to relevant regulatory compliance, and to lead on reporting on the financial situation to the Board.

We are in Year 2 of our 5 year Strategic Plan, where the focus is on shifting the decision making power to our partner NGO in Kenya. Ultimately our long-term goal is to not be needed, but we realise the funding landscape is a long way off that at the moment.

As one of our Trustees you'll be part of an award-winning small charity who is leading the way in ethical development, primarily by actively shifting power and decision making to our incredible partner NGO in Kenya. We're a small charity but we definitely have a big impact and want to share our learning and knowledge with other NGOs who want to follow the same path of shifting power. We don't just talk about what we want to do, we get it done.

Volunteering your time as a Board member is a two-way street, we want to ensure you get something from it too, so we'll do all we can to ensure you get any experience, training or skills you'd like.

Please see the detailed role description for more information about our charity and what the role entails. Please do not hesitate to contact Kirsty, the CEO, in advance of applying if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Do you have a passion for driving change to improve people's lives? Do you work well within a team and want to give back to the community you live, work or study in? 

We are a local charity providing social welfare advice, information and support, through a wonderful team of paid staff and volunteers and we are looking to appoint a new Treasurer to join our board and help steer the organisation in the right direction.

In 2023/24 we:

• Helped over 15,000 clients to find a way forward with their problems

• Dealt with over 37,000 separate issues for those clients

• Gained just under £2M of extra income for clients to help during the cost of living crisis

We are seeking someone who can represent the different Cheshire West communities and has the energy and enthusiasm to help us achieve our goal of improving people's lives.  Age, background, origins or health conditions are no barriers for joining our team of trustees as we are actively looking to include a variety of different perspectives on our board to best serve our community. 

Prior experience as a charity treasurer is not necessary but we are looking for someone who has financial qualifications or experience and has some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes.

You will need to be available to attend at least 5 board meetings a year (in person and remote), often in the evenings, plus one trustee development day each year and there are many opportunities for further involvement. The post of treasurer is a voluntary one but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.  Volunteering should not affect state benefit entitlement.

New Horizons are looking for a new Treasurer to join their dedicated and friendly Board of Trustees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a committed and experienced team. We are a small charity which makes a meaningful contribution to the community.

Being a trustee is also a chance for you to give something back to your community, by using your skills and experience, you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing activities which promote good mental health, whilst challenging the stigma around mental health issues and helping improve our services for the benefit of the residents of Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

Role Summary

Your role is paramount for the sustainability of our charity. You will support our charity’s financial management and thus help us make well informed decisions and plan accordingly, so we can effectively tackle the different challenges we face as a small organisation.

The Treasurer will help trustees to carry out their financial responsibilities and this involves working with the Director and Chair to -

• present financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
• advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• work with professional advisors including the accountant
• work with the Director, Chair and accountant to oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
• work with the Director to help prepare budgets and financial reports.

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrated financial/commercial awareness and knowledge
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
• Competent use of IT skills
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Strong interest in mental health issues
• Senior strategic management and leadership experience

Desirable:

• Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
• An understanding of the UK charity sector, relevant legislations and statutory requirements.

Time commitment

Up to 5 hours a month. The Board meet every other month.The Treasurer would ideally step in as Chair of the Funding & Business Planning sub group which also meets bimonthly.