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Founded in 2005, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT) is the parent charity of the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the biggest military airshow in the world. All of the profits from the show go to RAFCT, to support its purpose of inspiring young people to careers in air, space and technology, and to promote the RAF.
This is an exciting time to join our Board of Trustees to help shape our growing ambitions as we expand our reach to 500,000 STEM interactions with young people a year from 2026.
Specific role
We are seeking a Trustee with a Finance specialism to join our Board of Trustees. This individual would provide oversight of our financial affairs, ensure that our plans are sustainable and that our charitable operations are suitably assured.
- Professional accounting, finance or similar qualification with a strong track record of financial management and reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of financial planning and budgeting and best practice in this area. An understanding of the voluntary/charity sector, along with knowledge of the financial framework for charities would be helpful.
- Strategic financial thinking with experience in establishing and setting out strategic goals and direction in organisations.
- Ability to identify and translate financial risks and opportunities, to enable the board to make informed decisions.
- A track record of commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
We are looking for someone who has the time to commit to four Board Meetings annually, usually held in our offices at Douglas Bader House, Fairford, an additional four virtual meetings plus the RIAT weekend in July each year. This is a voluntary role, but all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. If you are interested and would like to discuss the position, please contactt
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to appoint two new trustees to our Board of Trustees.
As an appointed trustee, you will also have the opportunity to become an office holder as the Board will be looking to elect to a new posts, including to the role of Chair, in the near future.
We invite any eligible person interested to apply for the role. The trustees we appoint do not necessarily have to have a finance or charity sector background in order to apply.
We are looking for an understanding of the charity sector and finance, but you may have gleaned this in an unrelated professional field or role. We value diversity and believe everyone has a valuable contribution to make.
For more information, please take a look at our recruitment pack (pdf).
The application deadline is Midday, 29 July 2024, with interviews to be arranged during August and early September. Appointments will be confirmed in October 2024.
CFG is a charity that supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. We do this by supporting them to make the most of their money.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
My Life Films is seeing to appoint a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to join its Board of Trustees, to further its aims of improving the wellbeing of people living with dementia.
ABOUT MY LIFE FILMS
My Life Films is an award-winning charity that uses film and TV to improve the lives of people living with dementia and support those who care for them, through the on demand, dementia-friendly streaming service, My Life TV and life story film-making.
My Life TV contains video content carefully created and curated to enable people living with dementia to feel stimulated and connected to the world, improving their mental health and supporting their essential care. It contains a wide variety of high quality content: interactive activities like quizzes, singalongs, drawing & chair yoga; calming content like animal or nature programmes and slow TV; a wide range of reminiscence programmes from the 1960s onwards and much more. We work with highly respected content partners as well as producing our own programming in partnership with trusted organisations in the dementia care field and more widely.
With the My Life TV platform successfully through its testing phase, we are now scaling up its use, with a primary focus initially on the professional care sector, in order to reach as many people affected by dementia as possible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
My Life Films is seeking an experienced qualified accountant to join the Board of Trustees and act as Treasurer.
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of My Life Films and is ultimately accountable for everything it does. Its main purpose is to provide strategic direction, governance and to ensure My Life Films has a clear, shared vision of its aims, objectives and goals, clarity on what it is aiming to achieve and how it will go about doing it.
The Treasurer is the Board lead on financial oversight, statutory reporting and governance, Chairing the Finance Committee and providing direction and support to the Executive Director. The Treasurer will also act as support on banking as secondary signatory for the charity. This role will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity, sustainability and accountability of the charity as we grow our reach and diversify our income over the coming years.
We are committed to inclusion and representation and would particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and other minoritized groups.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Role title: Trustee, My Life Films (Finance)
- Location: Remote – 1 meeting p.a. in person in Greater London
- Time Commitment: Approximately half a day per month
- Renumeration: Not applicable
Purpose of Role
As a Trustee, the commitment you display will make a direct difference to My Life Films. You will bring your skills and energy to supporting our work including developing our strategy, accountability to our beneficiaries and the public.
This trustee will provide expert financial oversight, chairing the Finance Committee and helping review and steer the structuring of quarterly management accounts, annual reports, financial processes and forecasting. They will also act as second signatory on the bank account, and process the monthly payment run.
All trustees are also asked to support on promoting the profile of the charity, including helping with fundraising as needed and promotion among their networks
Time Commitment
- Prepare for and participate in Board meetings (quarterly)
- Chair the Board Finance Sub-Committee (quarterly)
- Support the Executive Director with financial management and planning (monthly check-ins)
- Approve the monthly payment run alongside the Executive Director (monthly action)
- You may also be asked to attend events and/or support staff with certain projects.
Eligibility
Only persons aged 18 years or more may serve on the Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Duty of Compliance
Ensure My Life Films complies with its governing document and regulations, reports on what it has achieved through annual returns and accounts, remains true to its charitable purpose and as a trustee to act with integrity - Duty of Care
Use reasonable care and skill in the role as Trustee, using skills and experience as needed to ensure that My Life Films is well-run and efficient - Duty of Prudence
Ensure that My Life Films is, and will remain, solvent, has due regard to its reserves policy, avoids undue risk and safeguards its good name and values
Ensure that My Life Films applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its charitable objectives
Key Duties
- Strategic Direction
- As part of the Board, ensure that My Life Films has a clear vision, mission and values, contributing actively to the Board's role in setting strategic direction to the organization, defining goals, targets and evaluating performance. - Performance Management
- Ensure that the Director receives regular, constructive feedback in managing the charity and in meeting objectives and that My Life Films measures its impact effectively.
- Ensure that My Life Films’ values are put into practice by Trustees, staff and volunteers, with effective employment policies and processes in place. - Financial Leadership
- Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and that budget setting is aligned with objectives
- Lead the Board review of Quarterly Management Accounts and constructively challenge and support the ED - Statutory Financial Reporting
- Work with the ED, liaising with external agencies to create the Annual Report and Accounts.
- Present the Annual Report and Account to trustees for formal approval - Financial Safeguarding
- Regularly assess the charity’s reserves status, advising the Board on occasions - Financial Governance
- Ensure that My Life Films’ legal, financial and regulatory obligations are met and that there are adequate financial controls in place, monitoring the financial position of the organization and to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to My Life Films and always in the interests of My Life Films. - Financial Processes
- Oversee the charity’s banking arrangements and serve as Primary User of the bank accounts
- Approve the monthly payment run for both the Charity and subsidiary trading company (MLF Productions Ltd) alongside the Executive Director - Good Governance
- Ensure that My Life Films has a governance structure that is appropriate to a charity of its size and reflects the diversity of its beneficiaries.
- Ensure that the responsibilities delegated to the Director are clearly expressed and understood, and directions given to him/her come from the Board as a whole.
- Ensure that there is systematic, open and fair process for recruitment of Trustees, subject to the charity’s governing rules and with a Code of Conduct in place.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (Essential)
- Finance
- Qualified accountant, with significant experience in a financial role, and ideally some experience of both non-profit as well as commercial financial management.
- Ideally has knowledge of charity SORP regulations as well as general accounting standards - Commitment
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Trustee including the time and effort required. Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and the aims and values of My Life Films.
- A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort required to do the role - Focus
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement with a willingness to listen and learn. - Communication
- Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and in a reasoned way, taking an active part in discussions, challenging constructively and ask questions appropriately - Accountability
- Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment, confidentiality, standing by collective decisions and able to manage challenging situations - Leadership & Management
- Ability to give clear direction and strong guidance to the Executive Director, as well as leadership among the Board of Trustees on financial issues
PERSON SPECIFICATION (DESIRABLE)
- Specialist expertise / sector understanding in one or more of the following areas:
- Social Care / Healthcare
- Media
- Content production and distribution
- Subscription services
- Charity Accounting & Law
- Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our North Tyneside Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
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Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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Overall Purpose of the Role: To provide the Finance Manager with administrative support across changes financial operations and develop skills around the charity finance operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Raise purchase orders and send to counsellors, trainers and other external organisations
· Create, send and follow up on sales invoices
· Update and help manage the accounts software, Quickbooks
· Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets
· Reconcile the bank account every month
· Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the finance manager
· Make recommendations of improvements where necessary.
· Maintain efficient online filing system
· Maintain Financial Policies throughout the company and charity
· Liaise with Staff members, Counsellors, Trustees and Managers.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification and Experience:
· Good problem solver
· Excellent mathematical skills
· Must have good attention to detail
· Effective time and workload management
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· High level of integrity and understanding of confidentiality and discretion
· Enthusiastic attitude with an appetite to learn
· Good understanding of MS office applications, particularly Excel and Word
· Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development
· Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities
· Positive and energetic approach to work
Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a DBS Check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home Start Birmingham Tameside is a local organisation, under the umbrella of Home Start UK. Home Start offer practical & emotional support to vulnerable families who have at least one child under the age of 5 years.
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help deal with strategic financial matters.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help with strategic financial matters. We need someone who can support the manager to keep the accounts and report to the Board. Accounts also have to be prepared for the Independent Examiner each year. Becoming a Trustee is a chance for you to give something back to the community. By using your skills and experience you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing vital support to families.
We are looking for
* Demonstrated financial awareness and knowledge gained through previous work activity.
* Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
* Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
* A willingness to learn.
* Good communication, team-working and interpersonal skills.
* Tactful, diplomatic and be able to build relationships.
We are seeking someone with a proven track record in Financial Management, Strategic Development & Planning.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 day per month, with flexibility appreciated around the financial year end. There are 6 Board Meetings each year.
Travel limit
Volunteers should live within 15 miles of the centre.
What difference will you make?
The role of the Finance Trustee is so important to us - not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Home Start application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Care for Veterans
Care for Veterans (CfV) was established in 1919 as the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home to care for soldiers returning from World War I with life-changing disabilities. For over 100 years, it has provided long term nursing, rehabilitation, respite and end of life care to Veterans and their families. The 62-bed home has been at Gifford House in Worthing since 1933.
CfV are seeking a Trustee with a finance and/or accountancy background, preferably with an ACCA/ICAEW qualification (or equivalent). The successful candidate will join and in time, chair the Finance Committee.
What will you be doing?
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributing at four board meetings, a strategy offsite and four Finance sub-committee meetings a year. These are usually held during business hours in Worthing.
- Develop a good understanding of CfV’s operations and the environment in which it operates;
- Monitor the performance of CfV in a constructive and inquisitive way;
- Making their time, skills, and experience available to CfV and its executive (in and outside of regular board meetings) and supporting key fundraising events;
- Average time commitment is 12-15 days per year
What are we looking for?
- You will have a background and/or qualification in finance or accountancy (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent preferred). You will have strong commitment to the improving the lives of veterans and the work of CfV.
- Previous trustee experience is not necessary as new trustees will be given support and training.
- Due to the work of the charity a DBS check and references will be required.
- What difference will you make?
OUR TRUSTEES
- Bring a range of diverse professional and real-world experience to the Board;
- Have a strong empathy with the Armed Services community;
- Are articulate communicators with integrity and a strong commitment to CfV’s beneficiaries;
- Are committed to the highest standards of charity governance.
Before you apply
If you are interested in becoming a trustee, please send an up-to-date CV and supporting statement to us via Reach, via the URL provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists. The RCR is a registered charity which educates and supports doctors throughout their career. With over 16,000 members in the UK and internationally, we’re contributing to the advancement of each new generation of doctors and helping to improve patients’ lives.
We require broad business and financial skills and experience on our finance and investment committee to help deliver our strategic goals, which ultimately will lead to improving imaging and cancer care services for all. If you are passionate about helping us meet our ambitious goals in an environment that is dynamic and fast paced, which celebrates differences and values diversity then we encourage you to consider applying to be a member of our finance and investment committee.
Purpose of the role:
1. To provide independent experience and professional advice to the functions performed by the Finance and Investment Committee, with a particular focus on cybersecurity.
2. To provide constructive challenge and undertake the role of a “critical friend” in respect of RCR’s business and resource activities.
3. To provide specific input to areas of the College’s activities, plans or projects as required
or invited from time to time.
Person specification:
- Proven expertise and experience in relation to managing organisational and strategic risk in cybersecurity
- Some financial planning and financial governance experience.
- A broad understanding of how membership bodies work as well as the requirements of a registered Charity.
- Possess, or be willing to gain, a broad knowledge and understanding of the healthcare landscape and the current issues affecting it
- Ability to constructively challenge: providing appropriate scrutiny and proactively proposing improvements, coupled with a supportive and collaborative approach.
- Ability to work collegiately and effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity.
- Ability to commit sufficient time to the role.
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Newcastle and Gateshead Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Join a leading Students’ Union as a Finance Trustee.
About the Students’ Union
A leading Students' Union (SU) based in Berkshire is seeking a new Finance Trustee. They are a vibrant and diverse Students’ Union that exists to improve the lives of over 23,000 students, every day. An independent, student-led charity, everything they do is student inspired and, as a not-for-profit organisation, all funds raised through commercial activities are passed right back into the Students’ Union to benefit students. Their SU offering includes a free advice service for students, the biggest nightclub in Berkshire, a varied events programme, over 150 clubs & societies and hundreds of leadership opportunities.
Their mission is to provide a platform for good, creating a community where all voices are equal, and everyone is free and safe to express themselves, enjoy good times with friends and feel supported on their path through University, leading to a brighter future for all! The SU is a values-driven organisation with a commitment to inclusion, highlighted by multiple campaigns aimed at breaking down barriers for their student members.
The Students’ Union is an independent, democratic membership organisation focused on working with the University on issues affecting students. With a turnover of around £5 million coming from a mixture of an annual block grant from the University and commercial services such as bars, catering & events their board of trustees comprises 5 full-time elected officers (who are the driving force of the organisation!) along with 4 student trustees and 4/5 external trustees.
About the role
The SU are on the lookout for a new trustee to take a lead on financial oversight and governance. The new trustee will be expected to bring strong experience in financial management and good understanding of charity governance. You will be able to commit the time to being an engaged members that reads papers, comes prepared and is happy to contribute outside of meetings.
The position is voluntary (unpaid) and is expected to average a time commitment of 1 day per month on average. The term of the post is up to 4 years and meetings are normally held onsite. There are up to 6 board meetings a year. These are held on the University campuses, usually in the afternoon or early evening. Trustees also serve on at least one committee each of which has up to up to four meetings per year. As the lead trustee on finance, you’d be expected to Chair the Finance and Risk committee. In addition, trustees are invited to key events to meet with students, understand how the organisation operates, and take part in discussions or trustee business electronically outside of meetings.
The position would best suit an experienced finance professional with a demonstrable interest in higher education and students’ unions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior finance roles, with professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA etc) strong experience with financial audits, an understanding of risk management and a strong understanding of the effective governance of organisations. The position also requires the ability to understand and implement a strategy and evaluating performance against that strategy, in addition excellent communication skills including effective listening and constructive questioning. Specific understanding of the legal duties associated with being a charity trustee and understanding of charity governance would be useful.
The SU are seeking to build a trustee board, and organisation which represents the community they serve and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced members of the community. As such, they especially encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds including, but not limited to, individuals who are disabled, identify as female, LGBTQIA+ or from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds.
To request the full recruitment pack and application information please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie Reynolds at Marble Mayne Recruitment via their website.
Closing date: Monday 5th August at 12 noon
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About Us
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others, fulfil their potential and enjoy life.
Our Approach is a form of group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering severe relational trauma.
About You
Significant experience in charity finance, ideally with specialist knowledge of sheltered housing or residential.
Commitment
- Four Board meetings a year, and if sitting on a sub-committee a further four meetings a year which are held in person in Central London.
- Representing the Charity from time to time at various events and meetings with key stakeholders which may be held in central London or in our Communities in Kent or Norfolk.
- Three year term of office with possible renewal for two further terms to a maximum of nine years.
How to Apply
Please apply through CharityJobs 'Quick Apply' button and explain what value you will bring to this role and why you are interested to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
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·Responsible for gift aid process improvement and development of existing processes to ensure they are fit for the purpose.
Maintain compliance framework in line with HMRC & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Train drivers, sorters, and retail staff on gift processes and compliances.
Assist in the development of gift aid training materials and delivery of training for drivers and retail staff.
Conduct an internal audit of the gift aid process and report operational and development feedback and findings to Finance & HR Director.
Prepare and process all relevant declaration forms to enable the charity to claim gift aid effectively and efficiently.
Submit accurate and timely claims to HMRC and process any tax refunds as appropriate.
Monitor and audit data input into the EPOS system and advise Logistics and Retail accordingly to correct/amend data.
Effectively deal with calls and emails from donors with enquiries about the scheme, the online system, and methods of donating.
Prepare and send quarterly and annual communications on gift aid and liaise with donors.
Ensure data cleanse exercises are completed to maintain compliance and accuracy of data.
Ad hoc finance duties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a volunteer to join our Board of Trustees
What will you be doing?
City Catering Southampton (CCS) is proud to be the UK’s first charitable catering company. We are all about improving people’s lives through the delivery and promotion of wholesome, nutritious food. We are skilled in delivering delicious meals for the city’s vulnerable adults and school-age children across Southampton – meals that support their wellbeing, their growth and development, and therefore their ability to truly thrive. We have an outstanding track record and are proudly accredited by Food For Life for our school meals.
Our ‘why’ is to help support Southampton’s health and wellbeing, through the services we provide and the surplus that we generate and as such our vision and our business model is unique in the industry.
Having established ourselves as a strong, flexible, and profitable independent business, we are now moving into a phase of recovery following a turbulent 18 months, and we are seeking committed individuals to join our existing Board of talented Trustees. Our desire is to further expand the range of Trustees skills that we can draw upon, to help lead us through this exciting next stage in the company’s development.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference by contributing their skills, enthusiasm and lived experience of the challenges facing our beneficiaries to our existing Board. We need you to help us turn our aspirations into reality.
We need Trustees who will join our Board ready to contribute actively and make a real and positive impact on the organisation’s future. We need Trustees that will give strategic direction; help set overall policy; help define goals and set targets; help evaluate performance; and help ensure the charity’s effective and efficient administration and financial stability. We need Trustees who fully understand the importance of being able to access a nutritious meal.
We want a wide range of people from different sectors and communities on the Board and seek to be representative of the diverse population of Southampton. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity – we would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finances or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finance or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
What difference will you make?
Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend up to six Board meetings a year, plus our AGM; Trustees also need to be available to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis, as needed by the business, and get involved in committee meetings, focusing on People, Audit & Risk, Finance, and Charitable Impact
Becoming a charity trustee is an amazing way to give back to the causes you love, connect with your community, boost your career, confidence, happiness, and health.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
As a Trustee, you will have
- Induction, access to training, and reimbursable expenses
- Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
- Opportunities to network with senior professionals
- Influence to shape innovative projects
- The chance to improve the nutrition of people and communities
Before you apply
- Please apply through Reach in the first instance and provide a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience Shortlisted candidates will be asked to have an informal meeting with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and our CEO.
- Please contact us via Reach with any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Public Law Project’s (PLP) Board in a key governance and leadership role, providing expertise and insight on financial matters. The role of “Finance Trustee” is an informal title designed to attract the interest of and be accessible to people with a high level of finance skills who might not necessarily have previous experience of the charity sector or at Board level. As a PLP trustee you will be part of the governance of the charity that successfully challenged the prorogation of Parliament, helped survivors whose assets are controlled by their abuser to access legal aid, and are currently representing the lead case opposing the Government’s Rwanda deportation scheme. You will ensure we are able to continue this important work by ensuring the best management of the resources at our disposal. You will play a crucial role in ensuring PLP operates within a framework of good governance and financial stability. The PLP Trustee Board consists of the Chair and up to 12 total members. As a Board member, you and our other trustees take on responsibility for overall governance of our organisation, including the financial health and oversight of our strategic direction. The Board delegates core governance functions to sub-committees including the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARCOM), Fundraising Committee and the Personnel Committee. The purpose of FARCOM is to provide scrutiny and oversight of policies, processes and practice relating to finance and risk. The Chair of FARCOM leads the committee and ensures it fulfils this overall purpose. The duties of a traditional treasurer are held by the Chair of FARCOM. We envisage you joining as one of four trustee members of FARCOM. You will provide recent, relevant financial expertise to FARCOM and its Chair in order that the responsibilities of the committee and of the treasurer role are fulfilled. We anticipate that your role will in turn benefit from the guidance and support of the Chair of FARCOM. To be the successful candidate, you will have financial management experience (highly likely but not required to be a qualified accountant). You will bring financial expertise and experience to PLP’s activities. You will be able to confidently communicate financial issues to non-finance experts including other board and committee members You will be an independent, strategic and creative thinker with a strong commitment to collaborative working and PLP’s values. This role is voluntary and unpaid, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Committed employer, and we place a high value on diversity. We are proud of our strong diversity right across the organisation and at all levels of seniority. We have significant numbers of staff and trustees who come from underprivileged or minoritised backgrounds (including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds). Whether you are part of all or none of these groups, you will be welcomed at PLP. We are keen for our Board to be reflective of our beneficiary groups, which include those with lived experience as users of asylum, welfare, and legal aid systems, and experience of migration and discrimination; we particularly invite your application if this is your experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could your financial skills help transform the lives of people in need in Bradford?
Each year, we help over 5,000 people in Bradford overcome obstacles preventing them from achieving their potential. For example, we save people from being evicted, we challenge unfair benefits decisions, we help people manage debts, and we tackle complex immigration issues. Our free, expert advice gives people the skills and confidence they need to address their problems and move on with their lives.
We are seeking a Treasurer with senior-level, strategic financial expertise to join our Board – this volunteer role will appeal to someone wishing to use their skills and experience to help improve the lives of thousands of people across our city.
The Treasurer attends 6 board meetings a year and chairs our Finance Sub-committee. Meetings are typically held on weekday evenings.
Please see the role description attached. Closing date: 9 August 2024