Finance Volunteer Roles

We have an exciting opportunity to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as Trustees.

At SARSAS we provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. Listening, believing and supporting them through provided vital support to people of all genders through our Helpline, counselling, group work and specialist support services.

We believe that a world without sexual violence is possible. We campaign for people affected by sexual violence because everyone deserves to live free from abuse and its impact. We are unflinching in our commitment to calling for change, in raising awareness, and in our drive for all voices to be heard. We challenge misconceptions about sexual violence and abuse through training and campaigning. We lobby both locally and nationally to promote the needs of survivors.

We need your support!

We are currently looking to recruit three exciting and crucial roles on our board

1. Chair of Trustees

2. Treasurer

3. Trustees with a background and expertise in Human Resources and/or Law.

We are looking for a people who can offer energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to join our volunteer Board of Trustees at SARSAS. You will be joining an active board, helping shape our strategic vision and direction.

If you are committed, passionate, and determined, we would love to hear from you. We will provide all the training and support you might need to be an amazing trustee.

It matters to us that our Trustees reflect the incredibly diverse communities we serve, and we are actively seeking younger women, women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities and women with a disability for these voluntary roles. We value lived experience of sexual violence within our staff, volunteers and trustees.

Voluntary (expenses paid)

Time commitment

•  (up to 10 x 2.5 hour meetings per year plus some email contact)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.

We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 17th July 2024.

Interviews will be held on 25th July. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a qualified accountant with management and financial accounts experience – ideally in a small or medium sized organisation. Knowledge of charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice), restricted and unrestricted funds would be an advantage but is not essential. They will also have the ability to communicate financial matters to the Board and CEO.

The Role

The Treasurer works with the Board and CEO on all financial aspects of the charity’s operations as well as being part of the team of Trustees.

Specifically, the Treasurer:

- Ensures the financial stability of the charity, its reserves, cash flow, investments etc

- Oversees the work of our contracted bookkeeper who provides monthly and annual accounts

- Prepares a financial report for bi-monthly Board meetings

- Prepares the annual budget

- Liaises with our external examiner over the annual report and accounts

- Provides financial input for funding applications

Availability, workload and tasks

The workload varies from month to month with most input being required in January-February preparing the year end accounts, liaising with the Examiner and setting up templates for the coming year. Preparation of year end estimates and the budget for the coming year is done in August/September and finalised in December.

General

The role is voluntary, being a trustee is not a paid position. However, we are happy to cover any reasonable expenses you incur in fulfilling your trustee role, including travel and childcare.
We strongly believe in having a diverse team and know that skills and experience can be acquired in many ways through people’s personal, volunteering and working lives.

EXPERIENCED TREASURER required to join the Trustee Board of our growing and evolving frontline charity in Dorset, support survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

STARS Dorset is a growing, independent charity supporting those living, working or studying in Dorset who have been affected by sexual violence and/or domestic abuse.  We support approximately 3600 unique individuals every year with our specialist support services, enabling them to start their own journey of recovery. Over the past 5 years we have seen increasing demand for our frontline services and we are now looking for a Treasurer to lead on the financial governance and compliance of our charity.

This is an  exciting time to join our talented and friendly Board.  The role provides the opportunity for the right candidate to use their experiences and skills, to help shape and steer our charity in its next phase of development to ensure our future sustainability and growth. 

We expect all staff and volunteers to model and support our values of  integrity, excellence, supportive, determination, and innovative.  As an integral part of our team, you will be committed to making a difference for those affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse

As a charity that values and celebrates people’s diversity and champions opportunities for all, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.   We believe that a diverse organisation is one that is more innovative, more creative and achieves better results.

STARS Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.   

For more information about the role please contact our CEO, Helen Stevens..

Kangaroos is entering a phase of strategic development; we want to serve all of our community who wish to access our services.We are looking for a Treasurer to join our team to support this development.

Kangaroos is a registered charity, based in mid Sussex, providing a range of fun, social and recreational activities, clubs and outings in the local community for children, teenagers and adults with severe learning disabilities, additional physical, sensory and medical needs and extreme behavioural difficulties. We provide a lifelong service - our oldest member is 43!

We believe that people living with a learning and/or physical disability or a long-term illness should have the same choices, quality of life opportunities and aspirations as others. We are the only non-specialist regular provider for children and adults with complex needs in mid-Sussex.

The treasurer will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole board of trustees, to report regularly on them to the board, and to make sure that money and property are properly managed.

We have 4 board meetings a year plus a strategic away day. The CEO is supported by a part time Finance Director and so the Treasurer's role is to provide oversight and leadership and take the lead on advising the Board of their financial responsibility.

This is an exciting time to be joining Kangaroos to help shape the future strategy.

About Bank.Green

Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering £5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green (https://bank.green), our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $30m towards bank who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview

As Content Coordinator at Bank.Green, you will oversee the creation and management of content that educates and informs our audience on topics such as sustainable finance and investing, and the key but overlooked role of banks in climate change. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our content is engaging, informative, and aligns with our mission to promote more sustainable banking practices.

Commitment

The role requires a commitment of 3-5 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of article writers to ensure a steady output of high-quality content.
• Collaborate with the team to generate impactful story ideas relevant to sustainable finance and climate action.
• Organise biweekly calls to discuss content ideas, manage the content calendar, and review existing articles.
• Copyedit articles to ensure they meet our editorial standards and align with our strategic goals.
• Train new writers on using the Content Management System (CMS) and ensure they are proficient in publishing content.
• Maintain and organize the Notion workspace to ensure it serves as an effective home base for the content team.
• Act as a liaison between the content team and other departments to instruct on occasional website edits and updates.
• Work with People Operations to recruit new writers as needed.

Desired Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle scheduling, deadlines, and multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with a diverse team of writers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in copyediting with an eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high editorial standards.
• Experience with content management systems and a good understanding of digital publishing processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability, finance, and climate-related topics, with the ability to translate complex information into engaging content.
• Ability to innovate and generate creative ideas that align with our mission and resonate with our audience.

Volunteer Benefits

As a volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:

• Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
• The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
• Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
• Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
• A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.

The Survivors Trust is keen to find someone with a finance background to join our active and highly motivated Trustee Board.We really welcome the insight and drive that survivors can bring to our work and are keen to promote diversity on the Board.

The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services in the UK and Ireland.  We have 120+ member agencies who are all independent charities providing a range of counselling, support and advocacy services for women, men, children and young people, partners and family members who have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time in their lives.

The impact of sexual violence of any form, whether experienced as an adult or as a child, can be devastating and can last a lifetime. Survivors may experience a wide range of physical and mental health problems as a result of being sexually violated, affecting every aspect of their health, lives, relationships, education and work.  We aim to raise awareness of the support survivors need and the work of our Member Agencies in providing this crucial help.

TST is in the unique position of having member agencies that are working with all victims and survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse.  We are well aware of the issues facing organisations that are delivering trauma informed services and can support them and policy makers and commissioners to understand how services need to be developed and provided.  TST is an independent inspection body for our UKAS accredited service standards for specialist sexual violence organisations.

We provide an accredited Diploma for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and CPD accredited workshops.  We have also established a quality mark for educational establishments and corporate organisations, our Trauma Informed Educator and Trauma Informed Employer Quality Marks (TIE).

The right candidate will need to make a pesonal commitment to our work and to support our vision and values with compassion and empathy.  They will need to be willing to work with the other Trustees, the Chief Executive and staff team, acting as an ambassador for TST and helping to support our collaboration with partners and secure funds to deliver our objectives.

A lack of access to justice leads to issues of poverty, homelessness, ill health, unemployment, and many other social and personal difficulties. Our partner provides funding and support for access to crucial legal advice and representation.

They are seeking a new Treasurer, who will play a key role in the oversight and strategic execution of their finances and governance during an exciting period of organisational growth and development.

They are seeking a qualified accountant, with an understanding of and commitment to the organisation's vision, mission, and objectives, as well as strong financial acumen with demonstrable experience of applying this in a leadership role.

The Board meets 6 times annually, and the post holder will also chair the Governance, Risk and Audit Committee. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 5-6 days over the course of a year.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

The role of northern NGOs is up for debate. Share your insights as a trustee of Ace Africa UK, a small international development charity that has changed the lives of more than 2 million adults and children in Kenya and Tanzania since 2003.

Three independent charities (in Kenya,Tanzania and the UK) make up the Ace Africa family.  We share the same vision - to unlock the potential of the most vulnerable children and families in East Africa. 

Ace Africa UK staff work with amazing supporters who have helped us raise an average of £750,000 the last six years.  We are really proud that many of the philanthropists, foundations and bike riders chose to support us year, after year. 

Two new trustees are needed to help lead the charity. If you already work in the non-profit sector, Ace Africa UK would love to benefit from your hard won insights. And you don’t have to be in the UK to apply; one of our current trustees is Africa based.

Our trustees:
✔️ respect and listen to our partners in East Africa
✔️relish the challenges of being the trustee of a small UK based charity supporting work overseas
✔️understand that fundraising takes time and requires investment
✔️work with the executive on the basis of mutual respect and trust

Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a difference in your community? Join us as a volunteer trustee for the RSPCA Shropshire Branch and play a vital role in shaping the future of our organisation.

About Us

The RSPCA Shropshire Branch is dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our local area. As a branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), we work 

tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need in the Shropshire area, which includes supporting the National RSPCA Inspectorate with local cruelty cases. We also educate and raise awareness, hold free microchipping events and offer welfare assistance.

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with experience in charity or business management to join our team of trustees. 

We are currently looking for individuals with expertise in:

• Finance

• Governance

• Fundraising

Various roles are available, including positions as Treasurer or Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the governing body of the charity, overseeing the management and governance of the Branch.

• Collaborate with fellow trustees to develop and implement strategic plans for the organisation.

• Contribute to decision-making processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

• Attend monthly committee meetings, typically lasting around 2 hours, and actively participate in discussions and decision-making.

Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact on the welfare of animals in your community.

• Gain valuable experience in charity governance and leadership.

• Collaborate with like-minded individuals and contribute to a rewarding cause.

• Opportunity for personal and professional development through training and networking.

Commitment

Trustees are expected to attend monthly 2 hour committee meetings, with additional duties as required. The time commitment may vary depending on individual roles and responsibilities. Meetings are generally held online with quarterly meetings held in-person.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us in making a difference for animals in need. Become a trustee with the RSPCA Shropshire Branch today!

Why we want you
As branch treasure you will be key part of your local branch creating a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions and authorised payments.
• Providing and present reports to the branch committee and to SSAFA’s central office.
• Maintaining accurate records using our on-line finance management system.
• Preparing year end accounts and financial statements including arranging an independent review.

The skills you need

• Some experience of financial administration
• Great written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

• Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

• Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.

Our partner is a young charity that brings amazing people together to make stories to change the world. They exists to shift public narratives and galvanise positive action on catastrophic species loss and the climate crisis.

As a newly established charity they are currently working on an ambitious period of expansion and are looking for a Treasurer with the time, relevant experience, drive and enthusiasm to help guide this process through their skills and knowledge as a finance professional.

The Treasurer will oversee the financial affairs of the organisation, ensuring that proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. They will monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation to the Board and oversee the production of necessary financial reports and accounts.

The Board of Trustees usually meets 4 times per year either virtually via video conferencing or face-to-face, with optional sub-committee meetings across the year. The role will require a time commitment of approximately 1 day per month, both attending board meetings and working with the staff team to improve and ensure the smooth operation of financial systems.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

We are looking to recruit a Treasurer to join our board of trustees. The Treasurer, in addition to their role as trustee will oversee income, expenditure and support SCIP to manage cash flow and safeguard the charity. 

About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR). Established in 2007, we are now a network of more than 1,800 organisations in over 130 countries. We work together to prevent hazards like floods, droughts, earthquakes and infectious diseases from becoming disasters where people lose their lives, incomes and assets. We listen to communities that are most at risk, strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations, and advocate for risk-informed development and localisation.

The day-to-day management of GNDR is carried out by a Secretariat of 32 employed staff, led by the Executive Director, currently based in Teddington, South West London, with two thirds of the staff located in regions around the world. It is a registered charity and company under UK law and has five trustees. Meetings with the GNDR Global Board of Regional Representatives occur on a quarterly basis. Trustee meetings are held online three times a year, and trustees do not have to be UK based. We are looking for an additional trustee with finance experience to join the governance of this exciting network.

Main purpose of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of GNDR, ensuring it is solvent, complying with UK charity law and delivering its objectives, as detailed in GNDR’s Articles of Association.

More information can be found in the GNDR Governance Manual available on our website.

Overall scope of the role

Each trustee member is recruited for their particular skills and perspectives and they should be proactive in supporting the Trustee Board, the Global Board and the Secretariat by using those skills. Trustees serve a minimum of three years.

Individually, trustees have the following responsibilities:

•  To be true to the values of GNDR and act as a role model while serving as a trustee.
•  To safeguard and reflect GNDR’s vision and ethos, strategy and policies at all times.
•  To build strong, collaborative working relationships with other trustees and Global Board members
•  To remain aware of the duties of a charitable trustee as outlined by the Charity Commission
•  To sign a Declaration of Interests each year
•  As appropriate, to make introductions for GNDR staff for promotional and fundraising purposes
•  As appropriate, to speak for GNDR at events, whether in-house or public, whether at GNDR’s request or on the back of the trustee’s own engagement

For this particular trustee role, we are especially keen to hear from individuals from a risk and finance background – ideally with an accounting or finance qualification.

Person Specification

Essential criteria:

• Experience of successfully dealing with strategic issues
• Sound judgement and ability to think corporately and strategically; ability to handle competing priorities and making informed decisions
• Interest in international development and relief, with a focus on disasters
• Experience of working with international accounts, risk management or fundraising

Desirable criteria:

• A good knowledge of relevant general legislation and statutory requirements, including charity law, employment law and/or health and safety law
• A thorough knowledge of financial management, accounting best practices for UK and compliance with the associated regulation
• UK-qualified Chartered Accountant
• Good networker and able to leverage professional networks in support of GNDR objectives when required, in particular for contract development and funding opportunities

Remuneration

The post is not remunerated; i.e. it is a voluntary and unpaid position.

Expenses

All out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed; this will include reimbursement of travel costs to all meetings, mobile or home telephone calls on trustee business, printing and photocopying costs at home on trustee business and all other reasonable costs incurred whilst carrying out the duties of being a GNDR trustee.

Trustees may, at their discretion and without setting any precedent for future activities, choose not to claim expenses if they wish to support the charity in this way.

GNDR will also pay for trustee indemnity insurance.

Terms of office

The term of office is three years. Trustees may serve additional terms of office, subject to agreement from the Board of Trustees.

Expected time commitment

The time commitment for this post is expected to be at approximately five days per annum plus preparation time, including attendance at all trustee meetings (three meetings per annum of 2-3 hours each) and Global Board meetings (four meetings quarterly including a three-day face-to-face meeting), and membership of one of GNDR’s working groups (either Finance and Audit or Resourcing, depending on expertise, meetings 1/4 day each, four per annum). 

Optionally, attendance at our bi-annual global summit (two days plus international travel), at trustee training events (circa one day per annum) and other one-off events, meetings and planning days as required.

Training and development

GNDR will provide an induction programme for all new trustees, as well as an opportunity to meet Secretariat staff.

Our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

At GNDR, we are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive culture based on our core values of openness, trust, accountability and mutual respect. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities without discriminating against any characteristics. This includes ethnicity, race, gender, religion or belief, language, abilities, nationality or citizenship, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status or any other status. 

Find out more about our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

How to apply

Please follow the link to our website below. We will require you to submit a brief cover letter and CV outlining how you meet the criteria described in the job specification.

Why Apply for Our Trustee Role?

Make a Difference: By joining us, you’ll directly impact lives. Your decisions will shape our programs and services.
Strategic Influence: As a trustee, you’ll guide our vision, ensuring we stay true to our mission.
Network and Learn: Connect with fellow trustees, industry experts, and community leaders.
Personal Growth: Develop leadership skills and gain a sense of purpose.
Flexible Commitment: We value your time and understand your other commitments.

What’s in It for You?

Purpose: Fulfilment through meaningful work.
Connections: Expand your professional network.
Learning: Gain insights into governance and non-profit management.
Impact: See tangible results from your contributions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

We are aiming to respond to and acknowledge each application that we receive. However, providing individual feedback may not always be possible.

If you haven’t heard from us after two weeks from the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application was unsuccessful.