Chair And Trustees 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.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and have a strong background in finance? Hope Rescue, the leading dog welfare charity that saves the lives of stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs in south Wales, is looking for a committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer. This is an exciting time to join our growing charity as we move towards our 20th year. If you want to be part of our future working towards our vision of a future where all dogs are treated with care, kindness and respect we would love to discuss this further.  

As our Treasurer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the financial affairs of Hope Rescue, ensuring we maintain strong financial health to continue our lifesaving work. You will collaborate with other Trustees and the senior leadership team, providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic advice. 

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

OVERVIEW

Poltimore House Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the restoration of an historic mansion just outside Exeter. Despite an arson attack which caused severe damage to the House, the Trust Board’s commitment to restoration as a focal point for the arts, business, communities and wellbeing remains undiminished. A new Board has been recruited over the last two years, bringing a wide range of professional expertise and experience to the Trust.

In addition to the House, the Trust owns 13.6 acres of the historic estate and established a popular Café in 2022 which was unaffected by the fire. The Board is committed to developing a strategy for the Grounds which blends heritage restoration, biodiversity and a unique visitor experience.

The Grounds are maintained by a committed team of some 30 regular volunteers, and a campaign is currently underway to increase recruitment. Corporate volunteering has also grown recently and the Trust is seeking further opportunities to develop this valuable area of support further. The Board recognises that, as a volunteer-led organisation, we need to build a positive culture which delivers high levels of satisfaction for those who give us their time. 

We are therefore seeking a Trustee with appropriate skills to take the lead in the recruitment, care and deployment of our growing team of volunteers. This is a hands on role which will involve a presence on site for at least one day a week, as well as participation in Board and Committee meetings. In return, you will be a highly valued member of the Board, playing a key role in the restoration of this historic House and Grounds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Trustee with the skills required to deliver the duties and tasks outlined below, and to act as a full member of our Board. 

The principal responsibility is to ensure a positive and satisfying experience for our volunteers, including their deployment on tasks which make a tangible contribution to the maintenance and improvement of the Grounds.

In more detail:

• To take lead responsibility for supporting volunteers.
• To liaise with the Lead Trustee (Grounds) in agreeing work schedules and allocating tasks.
• To arrange inductions for new volunteers.
• To put volunteer training in place where necessary.
• To help ensure that all volunteers feel valued, respected and supported, and that their skills and energies are being put to good use. 
• To keep the Board engaged and informed about developments relating to volunteers.

QUALITIES

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Willingness and ability to inspire, support and guide volunteers.
• A positive, friendly and sympathetic outlook.
• The ability to communicate clearly.
• An interest in, or experience of grounds maintenance or gardening.
• A strong commitment to the Trust’s mission and purpose.
• Willingness to commit a minimum of 5 - 6 hours per week. 

Poltimore House Trust aims to creative a positive and nurturing environment for all our volunteers, and is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. 

We welcome everyone from our community as a volunteer and will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability or impairment, age, race, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, HIV or marital status, religion or belief, or similar bases.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact Dr Peter Totterdill, Chair of Trustees, for an informal discussion via Reach.

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.

Centre 404 is a prominent and successful charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families. 

Centre 404 is based in London, and we currently work across seven London boroughs:- Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Brent. Our services also operate across satellite bases, residences and offsite activities. The management of these services are predominantly managed from our community centre and offices based on Camden Road, from which we deliver many groups, activities and community events.

This is an exciting time to join the Finance Committee during our current five-year strategic  plan, where we outline our intentions to consolidate our reach and deliver even greater impact to the people we support.

Centre 404 has three main areas of service delivery: Independent Living & Specialist Services, Supporting Families, and Learning and Leisure. These services deliver practical and emotional support to children and adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism, as well as their families, through person centred support in line with Centre 404 values. Central make up the fourth service, providing compliance, comprehensive support, development and company administration to enable direct service delivery.

We are now seeking a volunteer to join the Finance Committee whose purpose is to review the organisations financial position and activities and offer advice and support on all financial matters of the organisation to the Board of Trustees. We are keen to hear from individuals with experience as outlined in our role description.

Centre 404 has a diverse workforce and is committed to developing and maintaining a Committee structure that is representative and reflective of London communities. We particularly welcome applications from female applicants within the BAME community and disabled applicants as this is currently underrepresented.

Location: 404 Camden Road, Islington, London N7 OSJ

Are you interested in social care and have an understanding of marketing, branding, communication and social media? Or perhaps you are looking at becoming a trustee for the first time, we would like to support you.

What will you be doing?

You will join a Board of Trustees who support the organisation in their governance role, through strategic planning support and as ‘critical friends’ to the leadership team. Trustees are offered an opportunity to have a real and meaningful involvement in what the organisation does. Our purpose is to support people to live meaningful lives and enable independence through personalised, affordable care, by sharing a home and family life and by supporting involvement in the local community. 

Induction and training for the role will be provided.

Our Vision: To be the leading Shared Lives provider in the country

Our Purpose: To make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support

Our Values: Putting CARE into everything we do

Community - Working together with a shared purpose and belonging to achieve common goals

Autonomy - Empowering people to take ownership and accountability for decision-making

Resilience- Building the strength and character to embrace change and challenge

Equity- Giving people what they need to have equal access to opportunities in life

Trustees will be asked to commit to: 

• Endeavouring to be available for up to 7 meetings per year with a requirement to attend at least 50%. 
• Endeavouring to be available for the annual Board Away Day
• Be able to respond via email to discussion and potential issues between board meetings
• Complete a programme of mandatory training, proportionate to the role, renewed every three years
• Attend an annual review with the Chair

What are we looking for?

We are currently seeking someone with skills and experience in a marketing role as well as Younger Trustees who may be taking on their first trustee role. You will also need to have knowledge, skills and experience in some of the following areas:

• Governance - the oversight of an organisation's functioning
• Strategic planning and management
• Charity cultures and values
• Working with people
• Operational delivery
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Committed to working as a collaborative member of a team 
• Commitment to devoting the necessary time to Board activities
• Being open to learning and development for self, staff and the Board
• Commitment to working to the Nolan Principles for Public Life

If I join Shared Lives South West as a trustee what can I expect? 

You will help enrich the lives of people we support by becoming a part of this friendly charity known for providing high-quality support to people as recognised by our recent “Outstanding” CQC award. You stand to also enrich your own life through the empowering and satisfying sector of volunteering as well as having access to training and development opportunities through SLSW. This is a voluntary post and would be offered subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. Voluntary, with travel and other reasonable expenses payable.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and committed team of trustees. Induction and training for the role will be provided. The appointment will run for three years and be subject to an annual review with the Chair of the Board. Two further terms of three years may be agreed upon. You will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement, declare any relevant business interests and complete an insolvency check as well as a charity-related parties register prior to your first Board meeting. You will be required to declare, on an ongoing basis, any further relevant business interests and/or conflicts of interest that may arise. 

How to Apply

We have an application form that you will need to complete if you are interested in the role of Trustee for Shared Lives South West. This can be provided upon expression of interest, which you can do by applying on Reach Volunteering.

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.

The British Nutrition Foundation is a charity dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based nutrition science to improve public health. We work to translate the latest scientific research into practical advice, guidance, and resources that can be used by the public, health professionals, and educators. Our Advisory Committee, chaired by Professor Janet Cade, Leeds University, plays a vital role in advising the Board and Senior Leadership Team on our strategic plan, and bringing an external, independent perspective.

Role Overview

We are seeking two individuals to join the Advisory Committee, with significant expertise in nutrition science or allied disciplines (sustainability, food systems) and public health respectively, both with a demonstrated ability to apply scientific knowledge to practical and policy contexts.

You will provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, contributing to the strategic direction of the charity. This is a unique opportunity to critically appraise and influence the Foundation’s strategy, our scientific agenda, educational initiatives, and communication strategies.

The time commitment is up to 3 meetings per year, one of which may be in person.

Membership of the Advisory Committee is unpaid; however, reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

The British Nutrition Foundation is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within and beyond our organisation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in the nutrition field and in public health.

Join us in our mission to improve the nation’s health through better nutrition!

We are looking for an innovative Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership, guidance  and oversight ensuring operational efficiency and sustainabiltiy, with a passion for supporting children and young people with disabilities. 

F6IT os an inclusive, family centric organisation for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. We believe in the importance of participation, personal development and fulfilment, making friends and having fun alongside family and friends within their community. F6IT is also a strong, active advocate of disabilty, inclusion and language in local goverment and all parts of the community.

You will be joing a growing organisation and you will help build and drive forward the ambitious plans to deliver more support, fitness clubs and leisure activities to more children and young people with disabilties You will ensure that the needs of our Beneficiaries are at the heart of everything  F6IT does.

Action for Stammering Children is looking for a Treasurer!

Please read on …

Action for Stammering Children (ASC) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person to join our Trustee Board as Treasurer to replace our current Treasurer who has sadly come to the end of his term. 

Who are Action for Stammering Children?

Action for Stammering Children is the UK charity for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the communities who support them. We are a small charity, founded in 1989, but one that punches above its weight and with Dr Ria Bernard, who joined us as Chief Executive in 2022, we have big ambitions! 

We’re here to make sure that every child who stammers has the support, respect and confidence to live the life they want to lead. 

We support and empower parents, caregivers and professionals; facilitate and champion research; and campaign for changes in policy and societal attitudes 

What do we do?

Information, community and support

We provide resources, advice and guidance for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the professionals who support them. 

Changing policies and attitudes 

We make sure the voices of children and young people who stammer are heard. We work with politicians and other decision makers to ensure the unique needs of children who stammer are reflected in public policy. But we know we can’t stop there. That’s why we campaign to challenge prejudices and misconceptions, seeking to change how society treats stammering and promote acceptance. 

Championing research 

We support and promote research into childhood stammering in order to build understanding and feed into our advocacy work, informing positive changes in policy and practice. 

Our team

ASC currently has a staff team of three (one of whom is part-time) but we hope shortly to recruit a part-time book-keeper and an events co-ordinator, in order to be able to deliver on our ambitious strategic objectives. 

Our Board of Trustees has been chaired by Dame Jane Roberts since 2021. With a number of trustees having come to the end of their term, we have had a number of trustees join the board recently including a new Company Secretary and two new trustees who had previously been members of ASC’s Youth Panel. With the Chair, the Company Secretary has been reviewing our governance to ensure that we conduct ourselves in line with best practice in charity governance. The Youth Panel is made up of young people who themselves stammer and who inform our strategic direction as well as engage in projects of their own. Our Annual Report for 2022-23 is available on the Charity Commission website, in addition to Trustees’ Reports for previous years. 

Executive and Non-Executive, we are a professional but friendly bunch who would extend a warm welcome to a new Treasurer as well as ensure that there was a generous handover period with the current Treasurer.

Who are we looking for as Treasurer?

We would like to attract a qualified accountant, perhaps still working, perhaps recently retired. You might have a personal connection to stammering but this is not required. Your interest, enthusiasm and experience are the most important. 

We’d love to hear from potential interested applicants to explain more about what we do and who we are looking for. 

In the first instance, please contact Jane Roberts. Please apply with a letter explaining your interest in the role, your CV and two references to my e-mail address.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Dame Jane Roberts
Chair
Action for Stammering Children 

Role description of the Treasurer

Purpose

• To monitor the financial matters of the organisation and report to the Board of trustees at regular intervals on its financial health in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements
• To oversee arrangements for risk management and ensure that these are adequate to organisational need, governance requirements and legal obligations.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee the framework of internal controls and, in conjunction with the Company Secretary and Chair, the charity’s policies, procedures and delegated responsibilities in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and review the preparation of budgets, management accounts and the annual financial statements, ensuring that they are brought regularly and in a timely manner to the Board 
• Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity, including the adequacy and use of charitable reserves and other funds
• Oversee the risk management framework, ensuring that the risk register is brought regularly to the Board for review
• Develop a working knowledge of the activities, services and products of Action for Stammering Children
• Provide advice and financial analysis to other Board members 
• Play a key role in the annual accounts, budgeting, cash flow and management accounts processes 
• Act as a liaison with the external auditors 
• Monitor the charity’s reserves and use of funds 
• Act as a counter signatory on all financial transactions and applications to funders when required

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.

HELP FURTHER STRENGTHEN OUR GOVERNANCE & PEOPLE COMMITTEE

Do you have a passion and expertise in HR, with a fundamental understanding of workforce matters including diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging? If so, we’d love your experience to contribute to the success of the Committee.

As an Independent Committee Member your skills, life experience and personal strengths will help to further strengthen our governance structure in order to fulfil our aim to ensure families receive the tailored psychosocial support when they need it most. Our Governance and People Committee is looking for an independent member to help us ensure that Young Lives vs Cancer's board governance structure is fit for purpose and through our separate Voice Board, listens to the views of young cancer patients and their families.

What will you be doing as a Governance & People Committee member?

• Be an active part of the committee ensuring Young Lives vs Cancer has strong governance in place 
• Help the Committee reach sound decisions, highlight matters for further consideration, and ensure sound risk management – contributing to discussion of current and future opportunities and risks, so that Young Lives vs cancer is in the best place possible to achieve its aims 
• Listen to and promote the voice of children, young people and their families. the views of staff and volunteers and of supporters and contribute to an environment where staff and volunteers can, and want to, fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer. 
• Help oversee recruitment to the Board of Trustees as well as supporting with recruitment, such as sitting on shortlisting and interview panels. 
• All committee members will share responsibility for its decisions, and for establishing strong working relationships within the other members of Committee.

What skills or experience you'll need

In this role we are looking for an HR professional with experience of supporting an organisation with diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

You will have passion and expertise in HR, with a fundamental understanding of workforce matters including diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and you can use your experience to contribute to the success of the Committee.

You must be:

- Over 18

- Passionate and committed to the cause

- Knowledge or experience of the charity sector would be helpful but not essential.

- Show a willingness to understand how charity boards work and the relationship between Boards, Committees and Executive Teams but we can help you develop these skills. 

Every Independent Committee Member brings a different set of skills, knowledge and experience – they use these to help the Committee reach sound decisions. You don't need to have lots of experience in the following things, but it is important that you have the ability and enthusiasm to: 

• Say what you think, especially when you disagree – showing sound, independent judgement – and encourage others to do the same 
• See the big picture and think strategically 
• Be part of a team. 

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we do not just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it.

We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background. We are on a journey, and if you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.

About Roots Academy 

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Trustees at Roots Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting the Board of Trustees in their governance responsibilities and strategic oversight of the charity. This position requires a seasoned volunteer, capable of seamlessly managing administrative tasks while contributing strategically to organizational initiatives.
 

Key tasks

• Trustee Support and Governance: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating materials. Ensure timely distribution of board packs and follow-up on action items.

• Strategic Liaison: Serve as a strategic liaison between the Trustees, senior management, and external stakeholders. Facilitate communication, manage relationships, and ensure alignment of activities with the charity’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Project Management: Oversee special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees. This includes conducting research, preparing reports, and driving forward key strategic priorities identified by the Leadership Team.

• Policy and Compliance: Support the Trustees in maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of governance best practices and assist in policy development and review.

• Executive Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Chair of the Trustees, including managing correspondence, arranging travel, and organizing events as required.

What we’re looking for

• Grounding in foundational Islamic studies and an alignment with Roots Academy’s vision, mission, and values

• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

• Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

• Adaptability and Initiative: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.

• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform. 

• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen. 

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy. 

Treasurer

We are looking for a Treasurer to lead this charity’s board’s oversight of charitable funds, you will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation demonstrates excellent stewardship of resources and is financially sustainable for the future.

Position: Treasurer

Location: Remote or London-based office

Duration: Max term: 96 consecutive months

Remuneration: Unremunerated - reasonable expenses can be claimed following the expenses policy

Expected time commitment:

Four Board meetings per year and one annual general meeting

Four FRAC meetings per year

Four RAPMC meetings per year

Other duties – approximately 1 day per month

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Treasurer for this exciting organisation. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we put in place a new three-year strategy to bring greater clarity and focus to developing the organisation’s role.

We are looking for a Treasurer who will be a charity trustee (company director) and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do. We will launch our three-year strategy in the Autumn of 2024 and the next step is to craft a clear and achievable delivery plan to sit alongside this strategy which will be accompanied by a medium-term financial plan.

Your background in financial leadership will be an ideal experience to chair the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) and provide support to our finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

· Meet with the Chief Executive and relevant staff to prepare for FRAC and board meetings and discuss other financial matters.

· Seek assurances that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.

· Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.

· Keep the board of trustees informed about its financial duties and responsibilities, including the organisation’s free reserves position and target.

· Oversee the preparation of budgets, management accounts and financial statements, and ensure processes are in place to ensure that the statutory accounts are disclosed in the form required by the Charity Commission and Companies House.

· Ensure that the accounts are externally audited and any recommendations from the auditors are implemented; as financial spokesperson, make a formal presentation of the accounts and audit report to the board of trustees and members, drawing their attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way; liaise with the auditors on specific issues such as the management letter and related board representations.

· In liaison with the communications team act as financial spokesperson and draft external briefings for the organisation.

· Ensure that processes are in place to ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place, including an appropriate reserves policy.

· In relation to investments, ensure there are processes in place to check that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity, and monitor the organisation’s investment activity ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· An understanding of the wider talking therapies environment, regulatory frameworks, and professional associations.

· An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

· A commitment to the organisation and its charitable objectives.

· Financial qualification (ACA / CIMA) or equivalent.

· Strategic and analytical financial experience.

· Board-level experience in the Public, Private or Third Sector.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience working in an influential role and the ability to explain financial information to a variety of audiences.

· Demonstrates good, independent judgement; can also act with impartiality, fairness and respect confidences.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all.

This is an exciting time to join as the organisation is currently consulting on a new organisational strategy, to be launched in autumn 2024.

You may have experience in areas such as Treasurer, Accountant, Trustee, Finance Trustee, Finance Treasurer, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Board, Volunteer, Governance, Manager, Strategic Planning, Accountancy, Trusts, Grant, Volunteer, Board Member, Chair

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

CPRE Leicestershire is looking for a Treasurer/Trustee.  As Treasurer you’ll ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements and good practice. You’ll work closely with the chair and trustees to oversee the financial sustainability and development of our charity.

We’re ideally looking for volunteers with experience in financial management and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. Please look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

What you will be doing

• Keeping accurate records of income and expenditure in line with legal regulations
• Helping us to set an annual budget
• Being a signatory for cheque payments and reimbursing invoices and expenses
• Preparing financial reports and submitting accounts for independent audit
• Updating National CPRE about our charity finances
• Assisting with funding applications and accounting for external funding
• Where relevant, ensuring employment regulations are met eg staff salaries
• Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
• Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
• We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

More information on the role can be found on our website.

Epsom RDA provides opportunities for disabled people to improve their health and well-being through the therapeutic power of horses. 

We are a thriving charity providing therapy, fun and achievement for over 200 disabled participants delivered by a team of volunteers and our own herd of ponies. We have exciting plans for growth and to increase the range of activities we offer.  

To assist us in this we are looking for an Honorary Secretary trustee with a focus on ensuring that Epsom RDA meets its constitutional and statutory responsibilities. We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of charity governance, ideally gained through experience of working or volunteering in a leadership role for a charity. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a desire to drive improvements and get things done. 

As we are entirely run by volunteers, trustees need to be hands on and be able to collaborate with volunteers to achieve our aims. We foster an environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that we can reflect the community we serve. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with fellow trustees to ensure that the board fulfils its responsibilities for governance and driving the strategic direction of the charity;
• Be familiar with the charity’s governing document, legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2009 and the charity’s internal governance documents;
• Work with the Chair to drive board effectiveness and performance and ensure that this is reviewed regularly;
• Ensure board of trustees are aware of the requirements to comply with relevant codes e.g. Charity Governance Code, plus relevant legislation relating to health and safety and safeguarding etc
• Help to ensure that trustees file all relevant statutory returns and information with charities regulator (e.g. Annual Report and Accounts, changes to the charity’s details and/or trustees’ details).
• Plan and deliver the annual governance cycle including production of supporting papers for trustee meetings and preparation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM);
• Maintain our register of members, register of trustees and register of trustees’ and secretary interests;
• Keep up to date with developments in best practice in charity leadership and governance through networking with other charities and RDA groups;
• Be the Group contact point for RDA National on governance related matters. 
• You will also be required to be a member of the Finance, Performance and Governance Sub-Committee;

Skills and attributes:

• An understanding of charity governance gained in a charity or voluntary sector leadership role;
• Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills;
• The ability to drive improvement, informed by evidence and best practice from across the voluntary sector;
• An understanding of our service users and their needs

Whilst there are no set hours, given the hands-on nature of all of our trustee roles, the successful candidate will need to commit to a minimum of three hours per week on average.  Whilst the role can be performed remotely, there is an expectation that the trustee will attend face to face meetings quarterly.

Please apply with a personal statement of no more than one page, setting out how your skills, experience and interests would make you a good fit for the role.  

For an informal chat about the role, please contact us.

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.