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Springboard Youth Academy is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer.
About Springboard
Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people whose needs can't be met in mainstream schools.
Refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have made the difficult journey to the UK – especially those who come alone – are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. Though they are required to enroll in school, more often than not, they aren’t provided with the language and psychological support necessary to succeed in their new circumstances. They are simply not set up to thrive. Coupled with budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, these young people often miss their chance to progress at a natural pace and to reach their fullest potential.
As educators, service providers and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps develop young people’s English language skills whilst addressing their psychological and social needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in London.
We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood.
About the Opportunity
Role Title: Treasurer
Direct Report:Works closely with the Chair, Director and the Board of Trustees.
Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will be required to:
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Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board and Director regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
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Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
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Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
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Liaise with external auditors as required on financial issues and ensure that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed/invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
See attached for the full role description and person specification.
Time Commitment
In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of four hours per month to the charity, for example to be involved in fundraising, interviews and business plans, etc. We will also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role.
Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond on email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.
Values
We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and inclusive education, as well as our commitment to working with, for and alongside refugee communities. We are keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us scale up. We’re looking for people who can think strategically and creatively, work collaboratively and want to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education sector.
We are committed to nurturing a Board that is representative, diverse and inclusive. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We are particularly encouraging applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and Leaving Care.
Application Process
Please send your CV and a brief, half-page cover letter outlining why you would be a brilliant Treasurer for Springboard Youth Academy and what excites you about our work by midnight on 28th February.
Please get in touch with us for alternative application formats if you have any accessibility requirements.
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Ministries Committee Lay Members - The Methodist Church in Great Britain
Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in a new way? Could you make a significant contribution to an important committee in the Methodist Church?
We are seeking two new lay members of the Ministries Committee to start as soon as possible, initially for a term of three years, renewable for a further 3 years if desired.
The Ministries Committee reports to the Connexional Council, the trustee body of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the life of the Methodist Church as it relates to Ministries, ordained and lay, to reflect strategically and review ministries related work that will enable the ministry and mission of the Church to be more effective, and to review the formational and support needs of those who exercise lay and ordained ministry on behalf of the Church. Working collaboratively with other committee members and with the Mission Committee and Resourcing Committee, you will be experienced in chairing committees and bring a range of circuit experiences and other experiences of the Methodist Church to the work of the Ministries Committee.
In order to ensure a diverse mix of lay and ordained members of the committee, applications are particularly invited from lay members of the Methodist Church in Britain including Local Preachers and Worship Leaders. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. You will have some experience of serving on a church body and some experience or interest in cross-cultural ministry, stationing, candidating or training.
We aim to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. In line with our commitment to the Justice, Dignity, and Solidarity (JDS) Strategy, we particularly welcome expressions of interest from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals, as well as lay members, women, and those still developing their careers. We are committed to fairness, and all applications will be assessed on merit.
If you would like to speak to someone about this role then please see the contact details on our website.
Closing Date: Monday 17 February 2025
Interviews will be held on: Friday 28 February 2025 in person, at Methodist Church House, 25 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SF
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For over seventy years the Osteopathic Foundation (formerly the Osteopathic Education Foundation) has been supporting osteopathic education, research, and development through our grant-giving programmes. Since 2000, we have distributed over £1 million of support to advance osteopathic practice in its contribution to patient care.
We are seeking a new non-executive to join our committee to aid this important work.
You should have broad experience and a practical attitude with a proven track record, ideally in the charitable sector, with experience in one or more of; fund & financial management, familiarity with higher education & research, reviewing grant applications, and/or fundraising.
Osteopathic or medical experience is not a prerequisite for this role, but interest in health and patient care is welcome.
The Committee meets quarterly online/in person to approve grants, monitor investment performance and report on activities. Please see the attached role specification for full details of the responsibilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the development of UK Osteopathy, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the role specifications by close of business on Friday 14th March. Interviews will take place in late March.
About the Foundation
The Osteopathic Foundation (oF) has a proud history of supporting the development of osteopathy spanning over 40 years. Initially established as the Osteopathic Education Foundation to support students in financial need, it is today under the trusteeship of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), during which time its impact has extended significantly to support the advancement of the osteopathic profession in its contribution to patient care.
The iO, as the lead body in the profession, has a clear and mandated mission to improve patient care by supporting and developing the education and practice of osteopathy, and universal access to osteopathic care. The purpose of the Foundation complements this mission, by making a positive impact in building and supporting the work of stakeholders in the profession and funding high impact programmes in education, research and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about protecting the public from unsafe, unethical practise and misinformation? If so this may be the role for you.
We are currently recruiting two Independent (Lay) Members to our Fitness to Practise (FtP) Referral Panel, to support the upholding of the high standards of practise expected of UKVRN registrants (Registered Nutritionists and Registered Associate Nutritionists).
The Panel will assess cases regarding FtP concerns to determine whether these should or should not be escalated to an FtP Investigation Panel.
The FtP Referral Panel members shall review referred complaint/concern cases and complete a report with outcome recommendation. When a unanimous decision has not been reached on the outcome recommendation, an online meeting will be held.
Members will attend one annual (online) meeting to audit cases and outcome decisions in order to produce annual reports. The meeting will be held online for 2 – 3 hours and the Panel will normally require about half a day’s preparation/reading time. Additional time may be required to follow-up/ feedback.
The number of referrals a year vary, but a review will normally require 2-4hrs for reading and report submission. A consensus meeting, if required, will normally take place online for 1-2hrs.
Please read the Terms of Reference document for the eligibility criteria, role, responsibilities and person specification ahead of applying.
We would be particularly interested to receive applications from those with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Legal
· HR
· Regulation
· Public Communications
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is that everyone is empowered to improve health and wellbeing through nutrition grounded in science.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.