Finance Manager Volunteer Roles in London

Make a lasting impact on future generations and an inner London community

Based in Islington, the Central Foundation Boys School is a popular, high-performing, voluntary-aided comprehensive school for boys aged from 11 to 16, with a successful co-educational Sixth Form. The Central Foundation Schools For London supports the Boys School and appoints the majority of the governors.We are working together to appoint a new Foundation Governor to join the governing body in early 2025.

The successful candidate will join a governing body of 18 members.  The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the school and be prepared to play an active part in the governing body’s work to help improve outcomes for pupils.  As well as being members of the governing body itself, members will participate in one additional sub-committee: Teaching & Learning; Pay & Personnel; Finance; or Premises/Health & Safety. Members also act as a link governor for one faculty - acting as liaison between the governing body and a particular faculty, including meeting with relevant teachers and visiting the department from time to time.  In addition, for this governor role, we are looking for a candidate able to give an additional 8-10 hours per term for periodic meetings with students, staff and parents that usually take place during the day.

The governing body plays a key role in the school’s governance and is responsible for, or involved in, many significant decisions concerning the school. The governing body has 3 core functions. They:

1. Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of our school;
2. Hold the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of our school and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
3. Oversee the financial performance of our school and make sure its money is well spent.

The successful candidate will join the governing body in early 2025.  Members come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions and includes members appointed by the staff of the school, parents and the Islington Local Authority.  A majority of the governors are appointed by the Central Foundation Schools of London, an Educational Charity which supports two schools in inner London, ourselves and the Central Foundation Girls School in Tower Hamlets. This appointment will be a joint appointment by the Foundation and the school governing body.

At this time, we are particularly interested in individuals who have had experience in law or are experienced at a senior leadership level in a large company.  We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability, or age.

For more information please click 'apply via website' to be redirected to the Central Foundation Website

It is a very exciting time in the life of the school with an extensive building project recently completed.

The Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) is seeking to appoint an Honorary Treasurer. CBRL is a research charity which operates the UK’s overseas research institutes in Amman and East Jerusalem and supports academic research across a broad range of subject areas – from archaeology to modern social science – in the Levant. CBRL has 12 staff across 3 locations and an income derived from government and research grants and its various activities. 

CBRL is one of the British International Research Institutes (BIRI), a network of overseas research organisations that operate in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. All the BIRI conduct research, collaborate with overseas and UK-based partners, and provide facilities, training and financial, academic and logistical support to researchers. The BIRI also run events and outreach programmes, held in the UK and overseas.

The charity has been through significant change in recent years, broadening its sources of funding and professionalising its processes.  This is expected to continue, and the Hon Treasurer will play a key role in helping to drive the Strategic Plan. 

Working with the Chair, Trustees, and senior management (Director and Financial Controller), the role of the Hon Treasurer will involve: 

• overseeing the strategic financial management of the charity to ensure that CBRL achieves a financially sustainable position and builds appropriate reserves;

• overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to trustees;

• involvement, with management and other Hon Officers, in strategic planning and in presentation of plans to potential funders and stakeholders; 

• leading in the trustees’ duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place; 

• advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan; 

• board-level liaison with the external auditor; 

• ad hoc advice and support for the management team and Trustees on financial matters, policies, procedures and best practice; 

• chairing the Finance & Governance Sub-Committee; 

• supporting fundraising and sustainability initiatives to secure the future of CBRL; and 

• playing a representational role for CBRL when required. 

TREASURER/ACCOUNTANT (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote Role

About Us:

We're creating, developing and setting up a social mobility charity called Unlock YOUR Potential that will be dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who because of their upbrining have lived in poverty and with lack of opportunities to help them thrive in life. Our mission will encompass employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in the lives of those we will be empowering to create positive change in their lives.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and experienced volunteer to join our team as Treasurer and Accountant. This role is crucial in setting up and also managing the financial affairs of our new start-up charity, ensuring compliance with legal accounting practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Treasurer will work closely with the Founder and CEO, as well as the Board of Trustees and wider team to maintain financial health and transparency, ensuring that we have the best practice and ability to easily manage our finances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and safeguard charity funds, including being a key signatory of the charity bank accounts, reporting to HMRC and the Charity Commission.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and records and file them with the Charity Commission, HMRC and Bank, as well as other key regulators.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in charity law.
• Prepare budgets and financial statements, submit forecasting and financial reports, and implement legislative and financial policies.
• Lead the charity in all financial matters and aspects, while advising the board.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team, Finance Manager, and Trustees to ensure sound financial management.
• Carry out essential Trustee duties, including those specific to the Treasurer role.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 3 to 4 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings and additional tasks as needed. Trustees are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal.

Trustee Attributes:

• Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.
• Collaborative approach and appreciation for teamwork.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision long-term goals.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate our mission compellingly to various audiences.

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience in UK finance/accounting. Proficiency with financial software systems. Strong communication and forecasting skills. Knowledge of financial legislation.

Join Us: 

If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.

Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

About Caspari Foundation:

Caspari Foundation is the UK’s only provider of educational psychotherapy in schools, and the UK’s leading trainer in this field. It offers a safe way for children to explore and make sense of experiences that may be blocking their development. The aim is to help them to learn about themselves, improve their relationships with peers and staff, and gain confidence. Together, this enables them to experience the joy of learning. Caspari Foundation is forward thinking, progressive and fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

What will you be doing: 

We are looking for a new Trustee to take the role of Treasurer to support our Trustee board and staff team, responsible for overseeing the financial management and health of the foundation/charity. This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with a strong background in finance accounting or a related field. The Treasurer, as a member of the Board of Trustees, will work closely with the Business Director to ensure that the charity’s finances are managed effectively, transparently and in line with regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for:

We need someone

• Who has sound knowledge of financial planning and management, bookkeeping or accountancy
• With the ability to provide an overview of the organisation's finances to the Board, whilst providing support to the Business Director and Chair of Trustees
• With a willingness to challenge and support the Business Director and Chair of Trustees to spot trends and increase Caspari Foundation’s long term financial sustainability
• With an understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector and its governance will be an advantage, with an empathy for the aims and objectives of Caspari Foundation

What difference will you make:

This position is vital for the Board of Trustees' effectiveness in guiding the organisation. Joining Caspari Foundation allows you to shape its future and uphold governance standards. Becoming a Trustee offers a rewarding opportunity in the charity sector, providing valuable personal and professional skills for work and life.

Responsibilities of a trustee:

• Being responsible for directing the affairs of the charity
• Ensuring the charity is solvent and well-run
• Ensuring the charity delivers the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up
• Ensuring the charity complies with charity law, its own governing document, and other relevant legislation
• To consider the vision of the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries ensuring that all the charity’s activities come within its charitable objects
• To set overall strategy and policy objectives and be mindful of them at all times
• To be an active member of the Board of Trustees in exercising its responsibilities and functions
• Chair or be a member of appropriate subgroup

Additional Duties as Treasurer

Financial Oversight:

• Identify and bring to the attention of the Board, any financial risks facing the charity
• To support the Board to understand its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
• Ensure that the charity’s financial resources are sufficient to meet the charity’s current and future needs, and to advise the Board on the charity’s reserves policy, and to ensure that this policy is reviewed and monitored regularly
• Review and monitor financial trends within the charity and the sector within which the charity operates

Budgeting:

• Scrutinise the proposed annual budget, and advise and guide the Board accordingly
• Scrutinise management accounts, performance against budget, trading performance etc, and to advise the Board accordingly
• Scrutinise and regularly evaluate the charity’s cash flow position, and to inform the Board of any concerns
• Review longer term forecasts of capital resources and of income and expenditure

Reporting:

• Work with the Business Director to formally present the accounts to the Annual General Meeting drawing to members’ attention all relevant matters, and to respond to questions from the floor

Compliance:

• Ensure that the charity operates within the financial guidelines set out in current legislation, by the Charity Commission, in the charity’s constitution and by the Board Record Keeping

Fund Management:

• Ensure that funding received for specific purposes is separately accounted for and spent for the purposes for which it was given

Audit:

• Ensure that the charity has adequate financial and internal audit controls and that these are monitored and reviewed regularly
• Meet the external auditor as required

Policy Development:

• To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including documentation for all income expenses and donations

Person Specification - Essential

• Proven experience in finance, accounting or a related field (CPA or equivalent qualification)
• Be a Director of the company (limited by guarantee) Please check that you fulfil the conditions on the UK government website
• Be willing to provide data required to be added to the Charity Commission website, Companies House website and the Financial Conduct Authority Register – your name only will be visible to the public. 
• Have a Disclosure and Barring Service check for Caspari Foundation (DBS check are not currently portable unless you have joined the update service)
• Regularly attend Full Board meetings (currently every 3 months)
• Be confident about our purpose and work and be an ambassador for Caspari Foundation
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Integrity, strategic vision and good/independent judgement
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties, including attending the bimonthly board meetings and finance related subgroup meetings
• Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation
• Willingness to speak one's mind and listen to the views of other
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee
• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Good financial analysis skills

Time Commitment:

• Four meetings a year (one per quarter, dates agreed with trustees)
• Further ad hoc (up to three) meetings a year to support the charity’s running and decision-making process

Term Length: Successful applicants will sign up to a (renewable) three-year term

Hampton Fund supports individuals and families on low income with a grant to help with the costs of gas and electricity; and voluntary sector organisations to provide services and activities for people in need. 

Use your professional experience in investment management, investment analysis/advice to help drive forward of our locally focused endowed foundation. Our purpose is to provide funding to relieve financial, physical and emotional hardship.

What will you be doing?

This is a great opportunity for someone keen to use their professional experience in investment management, investment analysis or investment advice to help drive forward the work of a locally focused endowed foundation. Our purpose is to provide funding to relieve the burden of financial, physical and emotional hardship in our local community of Hampton, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton.

The perception of Richmond Upon Thames as a wealthy borough masks high levels of need and disadvantage. That means that support for those in need locally rarely comes from outside the borough which in turn means the work of local funders and voluntary sector organisations, like Hampton Fund, is critical.  Our endowment of £60m+ enables us to make grants to both individuals and community organisations of £2m-£2.5m pa.

We wish to appoint a new trustee who will have the enthusiasm, time and commitment to contribute to the work of the charity as it begins delivering an ambitious new three-year strategy.  You will be involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues, influencing the development of our work and bringing about change. You will specifically be involved in the ongoing monitoring and development of our investment strategy and selecting and monitoring the external investment managers tasked with implementing this strategy.  Broader financial and management experience will also be welcomed.

It is hoped that the candidate will have a connection to our area of benefit through either their daily life or work.

It is not necessary to have previous board committee experience as training will be provided. We encourage applications from people with a range of life experiences, ages and backgrounds.

Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week. Approximately 9 meetings per year preferably in Hampton, or remote. Some pre-meeting comms with other members.

What are we looking for?

Professional experience in investment management, investment analysis or investment advice.

What difference will you make?

You will be involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues, influencing the development of our work and bringing about change. You will specifically be involved in the ongoing monitoring and development of our investment strategy and selecting and monitoring the external investment managers tasked with implementing this strategy.

About us – the Irene Taylor Trust: Creating Music. Transforming Futures.

We believe that creating original music collaboratively can have a powerful impact on people’s lives, bringing them new confidence, important transferable skills and raised aspirations for the future. Our programmes Music in Prisons, Sounding Out and Making Tracks support people of all ages in prisons, previously imprisoned people rebuilding their lives on release, and young people experiencing challenging circumstances in the community. We have a measurable impact on recidivism, helping people into training and jobs, and on enhancing wellbeing. We work with around 600 participants each year. The quality of our work was recently recognised by the Royal Philharmonic Society with their ‘Gamechanger’ award.

About you – who we’re looking for to join our board

We are looking for Trustees to join our welcoming and productive Trustee Board - in particular, we are looking for a Finance Trustee/ Treasurer to take a lead on overseeing our finances (c £500k and in good order). 

We are also starting succession planning for the Chair role, so please get in touch if this would be of interest to you and you have experience and skills in leading others. This is an exciting time to join the team, as we look ahead to celebrating 30 years of the Irene Taylor Trust in 2025. 

At the Irene Taylor Trust, we understand that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us better serve the communities we aim to uplift. We actively encourage applications from individuals who bring a wealth of different experiences, particularly those from Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and neurodiverse individuals. We are also eager to hear from those who may not have previous trustee or board membership experience but are passionate about making a difference. Your voice is valuable. We are open to applications from people with a criminal conviction (and could help you to check your eligibility under the Charity Commission rules). We will deliver an induction and support working collectively as team. 

Our terms of office are three-years, renewable up to twice. The time commitment for Trustees includes attending quarterly meetings (in-person in London or online), attending our project performances when possible, and supporting the office team on emerging issues in your areas of skills and interest.

Finance Trustee role details

We are looking for someone with a skill for numbers to take the lead at the Trustee Board concerning keeping our finances in good order, meeting financial governance requirements and thinking strategically. This role is formally referred to as the Treasurer. We have a Fundraising and Finance Committee which you would also join alongside our Vice Chair, who is an investment professional; this meeting is also attended by the office staff responsible for our fundraising and finances; you would chair this committee. You would also have occasional involvement with the office team in approving larger payments or verifying financial aspects of reports for funders.

This role would suit someone with the following particular skills and attributes:

· Knowledge of charity finances and the Charity Commission's requirements, or the willingness to develop this knowledge.

· An accountancy qualification and/or good financial management experience

· The ability to provide, communicate and explain financial information and advice to members of the Trustee Board and other stakeholders.

· A collaborative approach to working with others

Dogs for Good is driven by the belief that dogs, and the bond we share with them, enable people to live happier healthier lives.  We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact. 

We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis and help us to achieve this ambition.

With ultimate responsibility for the charity, our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure our continued growth and success.  The Board works closely with, and holds to account, the executive team, supporting the management of the organisation and making sure that we deliver our objectives.

Dogs For Good is committed to having a diverse Board with wide-ranging levels of experience and the knowledge, capability and skills to draw upon in its governance and decision-making; specifically in the following areas:

• Finance, charity and/or social value accounting
• Digital transformation – especially in a charity context
• Marketing, campaigns and public affairs

The Board is currently comprised of the Chair and seven other Trustees.  It meets five times each year in Banbury; one of these meetings includes the AGM.

Dogs For Good holds a variety of events and meetings for volunteers each year, and we encourage Trustees to attend one or two of these, where possible.

Trustees serve a fixed term of three years from the date of their appointment and, if qualified, are eligible for reappointment for a further two terms.  While this is an unpaid voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be paid.

For more information on the role of a Trustee, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18 November.

Dogs for Good is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, with an equally diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities.  We will never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender (or gender expression or identity), sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age.  If you are invited for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments so we can support you to attend.

Our partner is a UK based charity supporting traumatised communities globally, by providing training to qualified mental health workers in the countries affected and on-going support through supervision and professional development.

They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Treasurer. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the charity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and advising the Board of Trustees on financial matters in a crucial role that supports the financial stability and integrity of the organisation.

The role involves both day-to-day financial management, such as the processing of invoices and completing the annual online return to the Charity Commission, and advisory work, providing financial advice to the Board of Trustees on the implications of decisions and initiatives.

The estimated time commitment required for this relatively hands on Treasurer role is 2-4 hours per week, with the board meeting around 9 times annually (online).

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Join Transition Network as our new Trustee Treasurer

Can you bring an understanding of budgets and organisational finances, a fresh perspective, time and energy to help us to deliver on our purpose and strategy?

Transition Network is a charity registered in England and Wales that works internationally to support the Transition movement.  We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our team as a trustee, and we welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences.  As Treasurer you would join a groundbreaking organisation, using shared governance structures and processes. 

What we’re looking for in an Honorary Treasurer

The Role at a Glance 

Title and team: Honorary Treasurer, Trustee Board 

Meetings: Quarterly Board and Finance Committee meetings 

Duration: 3-year term 

Location: Hybrid - mix of virtual and London-based meetings 

Type: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses covered) 

About you 

You will bring strategic financial expertise and an understanding of charity finance and governance. While knowledge of the healthcare sector would be brilliant, it is not essential. We’re looking for someone who brings fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to enable us to do our best work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Guide our financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and stability 

• Monitor financial health and risk management 

• Chair the Finance Committee, fostering collaborative and strategic discussions 

• Work closely with our Chief Executive on financial planning 

• Help shape our organisational direction, steering us towards impactful outcomes 

• Ensure our financial controls and compliance are robust and efficient. 

Why Join Us? 

By joining The Patients Association, you’ll be part of an organisation aimed at making a significant difference to patients' lives. You’ll work alongside a committed team of trustees and staff, sharing your expertise where it matters most. Be part of the positive change in the NHS and help us strengthen the partnership between patients and healthcare providers. 

Want to know more? Have an informal conversation with: 

Rachel Power (Chief Executive)

Julie Thallon (Chair) 

Trustee with a passion for our mission and values and a Treasurer in waiting

International charity finance management, Risk Management & Human Resources

Everyday women, girls and people with diverse gender identities face intersecting forms of discrimination, poverty and violence. Founded over 30 years ago, Womankind is a vibrant and successful international feminist organisation working hard, in collaboration with our partners and allies worldwide, to change that. Our focus countries are currently Afghanistan and Nepal in South Asia and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Africa. Our Vision is a world where women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice and dignity.

We are optimistic, positive and forward-looking and we care deeply about overcoming structural inequalities, including as a result of colonialism. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic feminists who share our values. Womankind is in a period of exciting and positive change. The organisation is well financed and has a highly skilled workforce and Board of Trustees. We are in the early stages of implementing a dynamic, forward looking Strategy to 2030 which has been well received by partners and other stakeholders: 

Role Purpose:

Trustees are responsible for the governance of Womankind Worldwide and for making sure it is doing what it was set up to do, as outlined in the Articles of Association. This means ensuring it is delivering its charitable objectives and is financially sound and compliant.

The Board benefits from Trustees’ wide range of differing skills, expertise and lived experience which they each contribute to support the charity and help it to achieve its aims.

Term of office: Trustees are appointed for a three-year term that are renewable, after review, for a further three years.

Trustee Responsibilities:

• Contribute their skills, expertise, experience and views to help Womankind to implement its exciting 2030 strategy over the coming years, including together fostering a culture of constructively challenging ourselves, each other, and the organisation’s thinking;
• Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times, which includes working together and not pursuing personal or sectional interests at the expense of the organisation’s interests;
• Monitor and react to the changing external environment in which Womankind operates;
• Ensure that Womankind has sufficient financial resources to deliver its vision, mission and strategy;
• Ensure that all Womankind’s resources are managed in line with statutory requirements and best practice;
• Ensure that Womankind demonstrates the impact of its work and meets its commitment as a learning organisation;
• Contribute to fundraising and promoting the work of Womankind.

Trustee Role Description:

All trustees must have integrity and commitment and align with the values and aims of Womankind.

Trustees will also each bring different specific skills and experience to the Board of Trustees. Each trustee is expected to:

• Show commitment to the aims and work of Womankind, in particular women’s rights, gender equality and anti-racism, and a clear commitment to intersectional feminist values and principles.

• Work as part of a team, in a culture of learning and change, and contribute to a board culture of inclusive, honest, constructive dialogue.

• Demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.

• Be willing to speak their mind, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy, and exercise independent judgement.

• Support the senior management team and staff in the implementation of strategy.

• Understand the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship of a UK charity (induction training will be provided).

• Have the availability and commitment to perform the functions of the role and dedicate the time required. This includes preparing for and attending at least three of four Board meetings per year.

• Be willing to support, directly or indirectly, Womankind’s fundraising activities.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience across intersectional feminism. We also welcome and encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and black and people of colour, including people who are located in the regions of our focus countries.

Skills and Person Specification:

Womankind is currently seeking Trustees with experience in the following areas:

• International charity finance management, including financial accounting and budgeting.
• Risk management and/or internal control, regulatory and compliance skills.
• Human resource management, including working internationally across different jurisdictions with an approach rooted in equity and anti-racism

Trustees would be strongly encouraged to also consider joining the Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) of the Board.

Previous experience on a charity board – or engaging with a board in a leadership position – is advantageous, but not required.

Term of office & estimated time commitment

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term that are renewable, after review, for a further three years.

The Board typically meets four times a year, with all Trustees expected to participate in scheduled Board Meetings. These meetings are virtual or hybrid, with one in person meeting held per year. This is usually held in London, with Womankind facilitating and paying for in-person attendance.

The Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) meets an additional four to five times per year. The Treasurer chairs FRC meetings. Trustees with financial management, risk management and human resource management skills and experience are encouraged to join FRC.

In addition, Trustees are expected to assist with relevant matters between meetings, for example strategic planning or fundraising activities, and to participate in working groups dedicated to specific issues, particularly where this aligns with the Trustee’s area of interest and experience.

How to Apply

Please apply with a Letter of interest and your CV.

Your letter of interest should include your motivation for joining our board in general as well as detailing your skills and experience that make you ideally suited to becoming a trustee.

Deadline: Sunday January 5th 2025

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held from 3rd - 6th February 2025. 

About Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow

Home-Start helps families with young children through their challenging times. We support families in the boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow who are facing issues such as loneliness, isolation, financial difficulties, anxiety, post-natal depression, ill health, multiple births or disabilities. We help them grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and forge links with the local community. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a new Chair to join our Board. As our Chair, you will be passionate about our mission, and will have the drive and motivation to lead the Trustee Board to achieving our goals. We expect that you will have some experience of senior leadership and the ability to offer strategic support and direction to the charity.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Charity Governance and Compliance
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in the nonprofit sector in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Understanding of the challenges faced by families in the community

We are very committed to developing a diverse board that is representative of the local families we work with and understand the complex challenges many of them face. This might include lived experience of parenting challenges, migration, being from a minoritised racial community, life on a low income, being LGBTQ+, neurodivergent or having a disability. We also welcome applications from those with experience of our work, as a supporter, a family or volunteer.

Previous experience of being a trustee is welcome but not necessary – we can provide a thorough induction and support for those wishing to gain their first trustee role.

The Lipman-Miliband Trust continues to play a vital role as one of the very few charities able to respond to the needs of those engaged in socialist education. We encourage new work within this broad field, taking into consideration new areas of cultural and political work in institutions of learning but also in community organisations and among NGOs.

Having benefited from a significant increase in resources in recent years, we are seeking several active and committed Trustees to join with us and our part-time Co-ordinator to expand our outreach, fundraising and grant-giving activities.

To become involved in LMT, you will share our values and participate actively in our affairs. This will require you to attend each of our four Trustee meetings a year. Although we are based in different locations around the country and most of our work is conducted online, we aim to meet in-person at least twice a year. The experience of Trustees suggests that overall, involvement in Trustee business accounts for between 6 and 10 hours of our time each month.

You will also be asked to join at least one of our Working Groups, undertake tasks and projects needed for the good management and operation of the Trust, review and approve documents and proposals as required, and take part in decisions about grant giving awards. Grant giving is one of the most rewarding things we do. We love seeing the difference our investment and support can make to socialist education.

We are particularly seeking applications for the position of Trustee Treasurer who will work with the Trust Co-ordinator, external advisors and accountants, to ensure our finances are properly administered. Our finances are vitally important to us in ensuring that we continue our charitable activities and socialist educational work. Experience or understanding of financial management and accounting would be helpful. We will be happy to support appropriate training.

The Trust is seeking to increase the diversity of its Trustees.

There will be an online drop-in session for anyone who might be interested in becoming a Trustee on Friday 29th November between 11-12 noon.  You will be able to ask us about what we do and how we work and ask any questions.

Roles available

• Trustee Treasurer
•  Trustee x 3

Time commitment

• 6 – 10 hours per month
• 3 board meetings per year

Deadlines

Online drop-in sessions: 

• Tue 19th November, 11.30am - 12.30pm
  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82657986248
• Tue 26th Nov, 4.00 - 4.30pm 
  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87097715290

At the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the organisation achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the Senior Management Team to enable the BDA to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to a cause that matters, ensuring we stay true to our mission and achieve our goals.

For full details of the role including key responsibilities, the skills we are seeking from prospective applicants, along with the anticipated time commitment, please view the trustee role description.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking individuals who bring enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication to the role, and who can contribute fresh perspectives to our Board. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas, and ideally, with prior Board experience:

• Dyslexia specialist within the field of education
• Special educational needs – research expertise
• Finance or technology

What’s in it for you:

As a trustee, you will have the chance to:

• Make a difference: impacting the lives of those we support and contribute to a cause you care about.
• Develop your skills: gain valuable experience.
• Network: connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
• Personal fulfilment: experience the satisfaction of giving back and contributing to something meaningful.

Terms of office - Trustees are appointed for 3 years each, for 2 terms.

Equal Opportunities

The BDA are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and help us achieve our mission.