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Springboard Youth Academy is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer.
About Springboard
Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people whose needs can't be met in mainstream schools.
Refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have made the difficult journey to the UK – especially those who come alone – are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. Though they are required to enroll in school, more often than not, they aren’t provided with the language and psychological support necessary to succeed in their new circumstances. They are simply not set up to thrive. Coupled with budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, these young people often miss their chance to progress at a natural pace and to reach their fullest potential.
As educators, service providers and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps develop young people’s English language skills whilst addressing their psychological and social needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in London.
We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood.
About the Opportunity
Role Title: Treasurer
Direct Report:Works closely with the Chair, Director and the Board of Trustees.
Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will be required to:
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Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board and Director regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
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Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
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Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
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Liaise with external auditors as required on financial issues and ensure that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed/invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
See attached for the full role description and person specification.
Time Commitment
In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of four hours per month to the charity, for example to be involved in fundraising, interviews and business plans, etc. We will also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role.
Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond on email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.
Values
We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and inclusive education, as well as our commitment to working with, for and alongside refugee communities. We are keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us scale up. We’re looking for people who can think strategically and creatively, work collaboratively and want to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education sector.
We are committed to nurturing a Board that is representative, diverse and inclusive. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We are particularly encouraging applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and Leaving Care.
Application Process
Please send your CV and a brief, half-page cover letter outlining why you would be a brilliant Treasurer for Springboard Youth Academy and what excites you about our work by midnight on 26th April.
Please get in touch with us for alternative application formats if you have any accessibility requirements.
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This is an exciting time in our growth as we look to grow our governance systems, build on our successes and ensure we are a radical, dynamic organisation rooted in our anti-racist and anti-oppressive values. We are looking for a new Treasurer for our Trustee board, to join us and help lead and shape the future of the organisation.
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World Physiotherapy is looking for a volunteer to support the charity's Finance Committee. Finance committee meetings are held quarterly via teleconference and last for between 90 to 120 minutes.
Founded in 1951, World Physiotherapy (the operating name of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, “WCPT”) is the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 129 member organisations. World Physiotherapy operates as a non-profit organisation and is registered as a charity in the UK.
World Physiotherapy is committed to moving the physiotherapy profession forward and promoting its contribution to global health. It encourages high standards of physiotherapy research, education and practice.
As the international voice of physiotherapy, World Physiotherapy’s mission is to preserve, protect and promote the good health of the general public in particular by promoting good practice and high standards in the field of physiotherapy, including by:
- Promoting high standards in the practice and application of physiotherapy globally;
- Encouraging the development of national physiotherapy associations and supporting those associations to deliver physiotherapy to a high standard for the benefit of patients and the public;
- Organising international congresses of physiotherapists representing national physiotherapy associations, encouraging communication and the exchange of information with a view to raising standards of practice;
- Promoting the health and wellbeing of global populations;
- Representing and advocating for physiotherapy internationally by educating the general public in the subject of physiotherapy.
For further details about World Physiotherapy - with links to our Strategic Plan; our vision and purpose; as well as our Financial Statements - can be found on our website: https://world.physio/
Finance Committee
The finance committee oversees the finances of the registered charity (WCPT), the company WCPT Trading Ltd, and in time the CIO. The Finance Committee, provides reports, advice, and makes recommendations to the Board in accordance with the Committee’s functions. Further information can be found in the committee terms of reference.
Commitment
The commitment required for these roles includes attendance at quarterly finance committee meetings, attendance at annual meetings with auditors, reading papers in advance of meetings, as well as availability from time to time to support the chair and senior management team through correspondence or ad-hoc meetings.
The roles is an unpaid voluntary position and no travel is anticipated.
Specification
The successful candidate will be working to support a passionate and committed group of trustees who are elected from our member organisations around the globe. World Physiotherapy is interested in hearing from candidates who substantially meet the following criteria:
- An accounting qualification and experience of providing financial support and advice, ideally with experience in UK charity finance requirements and knowledge of charity governance. An understanding of operating internationally would also be valuable
- Finance Committee experience (or equivalent) in either the public, charity or private sector
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a committee member
- Proven interpersonal, communication and people skills including critical listening and the ability to ask probing questions
- Ability to work within a framework of collective decision-making
- Ability to examine evidence and complex documentation and take an independent and unbiased view
- Ability to assess issues relating to audit, risk management, internal and external audit, investment, insurance and general financial management
- A commitment to high standards of governance and probity
- A commitment to the organisation and its objectives and a personal interest in the work of World Physiotherapy
- Ability to respect confidentiality
- A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
The Board always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of a disability, physical health or mental health conditions.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please supply the following:
• a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role;
• supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification
• a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2025.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Finance
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To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.
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Treasurer (Trustee) - CPRE Oxfordshire
We’re passionate about making the countryside in Oxfordshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live.
With your support we can do even more! As treasurer you’ll have an essential role in planning and accounting for our finances to ensure the long-term sustainability of our charity you will also be a member of the CPRE Oxfordshire’s Board of Trustees.
Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in the financial management of a charity.
Why we want 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.
As treasurer you’ll ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements and good practice. You’ll work closely with the team 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.
As a guide, we anticipate this voluntary role will take 3-4 hours per week. The Board of Trustees meets 3 times a year plus an AGM (normally a Saturday in June/July). There are 3 additional Operational management meetings a year that you would be required to attend.
What you will be doing:
· Keeping accurate records of income and expenditure in line with legal regulation.
· Helping us to set an annual budget and periodically produce an updated rolling five yearly financial plan which will help assess the future viability of the charity
· Regularly reviewing the reserves policy considering the latest Charity Commission guidance, seek approval from trustees for any amendments
· Providing advice to trustees on investments when the level of reserves exceeds 12 months of expenditure considering latest Charity Commission guidance
· Being a signatory for cheque payments, reimbursing invoices, paying monthly staff salaries and expenses
· Preparing financial reports and appoint auditors annually to independently audit and inspect the accounts
· Ensuring that the final accounts are produced in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and that funds are correctly identified. The chair's annual report must be in accordance with SORP
· Working with the charity’s secretary ensure that the approved annual and audited accounts are presented to Companies House on time
· Summarising a set of accounts to be presented at the AGM.
· Leading the annual review of finance policies and procedures advising trustees of any changes
· Acting as the lead contact for both the charity’s bank and CCLA Investment Management Limited. Ensure that the mandates for both organisations reflect the latest finance procedures
· Regularly review cash flow and ensure that funds are available in the current bank account to meet day to day activities
· Updating National CPRE about our charity finances
· Assisting with funding applications and accounting for external funding
· Where relevant, ensuring employment regulations are met e.g. staff salaries, pensions. Advise chair and seek approval from trustees on the annual pay award for staff
· Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
· We ask that a treasurer is willing to become a trustee of the charity and a member of CPRE
The skills you need:
· A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
· Ability to keep accurate records and confidence in handling finances
· Experience of setting and managing budgets
· Experience in financial software and spread sheets
· Experience of forward planning income and expenditure
· Be able to provide financial updates and present information in an understandable way
· Access to a computer and the internet at home
· Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings
· Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
· Good written and verbal communication skills
What's in it for you:
· Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
· Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team, there will be opportunities to get involved with social events and workshops locally
· Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
· We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
· The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day hosted by CPRE’s national office
· The role is voluntary although we will pay out-of-pocket travel expenses
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Lay Advisory Group member (Patient and Public Engagement)
Average of one to two days per month
Are you interested in healthcare? Pathologists are either doctors or scientists who are experts in diagnosing illness and disease together with supporting the treatment of patients throughout their life. At the Royal College of Pathologists, we have members from 17 diverse pathology specialities working mainly in hospitals and universities across the UK. We regard lay input as essential to our work in setting standards for training and high-quality practice of pathology.
Nominations are invited for one post of the Lay Advisory Group. The successful candidate will be in post for a period of three years in the first instance, within the College’s Lay Advisory Group of volunteer members.
The Lay Advisory Group member is responsible for contributing a lay perspective on matters of importance to the College by working with committees or working groups assigned to oversee or manage specific areas of interest.
Lay members contribute the perspectives of patients, people who use services, experts in related fields of interest, or communities to a committee's work. This means they tend to offer a different point of view from other members on a committee. Lay members usually have a strong understanding of what matters most for people using health services.
AVAILABLE ROLES
We consider lay input as essential to our work, ensuring that we always see our professional activities through the prism of the patient and the public. We are recruiting to fill specific lay roles within the College according to applicants’ background and expertise. We also wish to be able to call on our Lay Advisory Group to advise on ad hoc issues as needed, and to review certain guideline documents.
Public Engagement (1 post)
The focus of this new post will be working with the Corporate and Public Engagement Manager in promoting awareness of College function and its 17 pathology specialties to our target audiences. They will support the development and delivery of public engagement events and activities. There will be opportunities to assist in the review and development of planned resources and materials to support public engagement.
The post-holder will also provide, with other lay members, input to College guidance for the profession.
This post would suit an applicant with a background in public engagement (in health or otherwise), or with experience in the health sector. Experience in patient involvement and engagement would be an advantage as this is an area that the College is looking to develop and expand on over the next few years.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?
- Become familiar with the College, its high-level processes, and the detailed work of specific group(s) or committee(s). This may include occasional attendance at College Council as an observer.
- Through membership of one or more College committees, advise the College Council and provide a lay perspective on College matters, acting as a ‘critical friend’.
- Keep up-to-date with the College’s activities through access to Presidents’ newsletters, The Bulletin and website.
- As needed and by negotiation, provide lay input to ad hoc work as required e.g. to develop a College policy position on specific topics of public concern.
- Horizon scan for issues of possible interest to the College.
- Reporting within the Lay Advisory Group and to the Clinical Director on the lay input to committees with which they are working with and attend 3 annual Lay Advisory Group meetings at the College or online.
- Contribute to an annual report to Council that is submitted in writing by the relevant committee(s) on which they sit.
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th May 2025.
Selection will be by application and interview, and full induction will be given on appointment.
Applications will be considered by a panel comprising a Lay Trustee, Clinical Director of Publishing and Engagement and a relevant subject specialist. An interview (either in person or via tele/video conference) will be arranged to confirm interest, suitability and the role itself.
The panel will make a final decision on appointment to the role.
Lay Member posts are not remunerated, but all expenses are covered.
We are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within our organisation, as well as using our voice and platform to help make pathology as a profession more inclusive. This means reflecting critically on issues of diversity and inclusion within all that we do, identifying and taking appropriate actions to reduce inequality, and welcoming challenge.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion or socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.