Treasurer/Accountant (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Help us SHINE and bring SUNSHINE into peoples lives!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new grassroots community charity that is being set up. We are a small charity trying to make a BIG impact. SUNSHINE is dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy and community spirit through a range of community-based initiatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives. We especially aim to target those that are at risk and hard to reach living with social isolation who will need access to our charity the most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re not just a charity; we’re a movement fuelled by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our mission? To change the world - one smile at a time with passionate, dedicated and driven positive role models.

We can’t do it alone!!! We need your help!!!

We're looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Trustee and as our Treasurer/Accountant sitting on the Board of Trustees at SUNSHINE. As our Treasurer/Accountant, you’ll lead on the financial management and controls of SUNSHINE, including creating financial systems, processes and policies, lead on banking related matters and register SUNSHINE with HMRC for both Gift-Aid and also PAYE.

​You MUST have UK finance experience and an accounting qualification.

You will also act as a Trustee at SUNSHINE, supporting the work of the Board of Trustees, especially at the set up phase and charity registration process.

You will work with fellow Trustees to;

• Lead and participate in quarterly Trustee Meetings and actively take part in discussions and decisions that benefit SUNSHINE and supporting its impact in the community.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to the organisation.
• Lead on all financial management and controls at SUNSHINE and Report on the financial aspects of the charity and answer questions at board meetings.
• Register SUNSHINE with the Charity Commission and complete Annual Reports and Audits.
• Register SUNSHINE with HMRC for Gift Aid and lead on the management of this.
• Lead on the creation of a Business Plan and a SUNSHINE 3 year Strategy with other Trustees.
• Lead on and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures with other Trustees.
• Lead on fundraising activities that generate much needed income, including grant writing with other Trustees.
• Support and advise the CEO, ensuring a good working and professional relationship.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community members.
• Ensure that SUNSHINE has the much needed resources and support it needs to carry out its much needed community work.
• Other Trustee duties relevant for a start-up charity.

If you are interested in joining SUNSHINE, please send your CV for an Application Form.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

• Fostering Connections
• Enhancing Wellbeing
• Transforming Lives