Trustee – Treasurer with Accounting Experience

Trustee – Treasurer with Accounting Experience

EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)

About Every Future Foundation

Every Future Foundation (EFF) is an anti-racist education charity committed to eradicating institutional racism within UK schools. Through programs such as the Activism Academy, Champions for Change, and teacher training initiatives, EFF empowers students, educators, and leaders to challenge racism and build equitable school environments.

As we expand our reach and work towards financial sustainability under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024–2027), we are seeking a Trustee with expertise in accounting and financial oversight to join our Board.

Role Purpose

The Trustee (Treasurer) will play a key role in ensuring EFF’s financial stability, sustainability, and compliance. Working with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert advice on financial management and income generation while contributing to the governance of a growing organisation. Whilst the team is small there will be more active involvement with the CEO, in the absence of a Finance Director in the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Governance and Oversight

• Ensure the financial health of EFF by overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Support the development of EFF’s financial strategies to achieve long-term sustainability and scale.
• Provide financial guidance on EFF’s traded income and partnerships strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission.
• Have an understanding of charity accounting / SORP requirements

2. Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission’s regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of annual accounts and external audits.
• Lead the review and approval of financial policies and procedures to maintain robust financial systems.

3. Income Generation and Sustainability

• Support the charity’s income diversification strategy, including traded income, grants, and partnerships.
• Provide oversight of financial risks and opportunities related to EFF’s growing program portfolio, ensuring financial viability of new initiatives.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining program impact.

4. Board Contribution

• Contribute to strategic discussions, bringing financial expertise to board decision-making.
• Provide challenge, support, and guidance on financial matters to the CEO and wider team.
• Actively participate in governance activities, including attending Board meetings and supporting the review of EFF’s strategic priorities.
• Advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience in financial management.
• Demonstrable experience in overseeing budgets, audits, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of charity financial regulations and governance.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Strong commitment to racial justice and education equity, aligned with EFF’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience in income generation through traded services or fundraising.
• Familiarity with financial challenges faced by charities or social enterprises.
• Knowledge of financial systems required for scaling organisations.

Commitment

Term: 3 years (renewable).
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours per month, including 4 Trustee Board meetings annually (a mix of in-person and virtual).

Why Join Every Future Foundation?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Shape the financial strategy of an innovative and growing anti-racist education charity.
• Contribute to systemic change in the UK education system, addressing racism and inequality.
• Enhance your governance experience while making a meaningful contribution to racial justice and education equity.