Accounts Assistant Volunteer Roles in Shadwell, Greater London

Job description

Quilombo UK is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.

Quilombo UK works with the objective to;

• promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
• promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
• promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of activities like assisting the Finance Manager in managing and processing various accounts, reconcile financial data and record various financial transactions. There will be some other administrative tasks too.

This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets
• Verify & check the supporting documentation for and seeking approval of staff and other stakeholders for expenses claims.
• Process expense claim transactions once paid.
• Assist in processing & preparing the forms for checking account balances.
• Assist with payment and bank reconciliation tasks.
• Perform routine calculations and produce analysis reports, as and when required
• Review the department budgets on a routine basis.
• Assist in reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports, to check their accuracy.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified and report to Finance Manager.
• Adhere to organisations financial policies and procedures.
• Answer any questions or queries if arises
• Suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions.

Essential

• Numerical competence
• Well organised, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.

Desirable

• Some understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Please Note : This role is work from office and those applicants who are local to the Kingston, UK can only apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Work Location: In person

Quilombo UK is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.

Quilombo UK works with the objective to;

• promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
• promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
• promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of activities like assisting the Finance Manager in managing and processing various accounts, reconcile financial data and record various financial transactions. There will be some other administrative tasks too.

This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets
• Verify & check the supporting documentation for and seeking approval of staff and other stakeholders for expenses claims.
• Process expense claim transactions once paid.
• Assist in processing & preparing the forms for checking account balances.
• Assist with payment and bank reconciliation tasks.
• Perform routine calculations and produce analysis reports, as and when required
• Review the department budgets on a routine basis.
• Assist in reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports, to check their accuracy.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified and report to Finance Manager.
• Adhere to organisations financial policies and procedures.
• Answer any questions or queries if arises
• Suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions.

Essential

• Numerical competence
• Well organised, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.

Desirable

• Some understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Please Note : This role is work from office and those applicants who are local to the Kingston, UK can only apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Work Location: In person

Quilombo UK is looking for an IT specialist to join their national volunteering team working from home. By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.

What will the role entail?
> Adding new volunteers to google systems
> Managing Passwords
> Google Drive maintenance
> Integrator Management (software that links to MT)
> Whatsapp / Alternatives
> Managing website structure
> Support for online database for interactive products
> Making sure all accounts are safe and secure
> Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (preferably 2 days, 6 hours each day) for minimum 16 weeks

Some Skills that are preferred:
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic IT skills
- Database management
- Organization

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Quilombo UK is looking for an IT specialist to join their national volunteering team working from home. By joining Quilombo UK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.

What will the role entail?

1. Adding new volunteers to google systems
2. Managing Passwords
3. Google Drive maintenance
4. Integrator Management (software that links to MT)
5. WhatsApp / Alternatives
6. Managing website structure
7. Support for online database for interactive products
8. Making sure all accounts are safe and secure

Some Skills that are preferred:

- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic IT skills
- Database management
- Organization

REQUIREMENTS

1. Will require references
2. Own computer or secure access to one
3. Relevant qualifications or training

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer, Internship

Contract length: 16 weeks

Expected hours: No less than 12 hrs per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime

Work Location: Remote

QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2007 and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.

The school has classes in London, Canada and the Dominican Republic and runs classes 6 days a week for children and adults. The school focuses on self-development and personal improvement and works to make Capoeira accessible to those of all ages, backgrounds and situations, thanks to the support of London Youth and Sport England. QMC is internationally recognised with a significant presence online and on social media, and it is a partner of Quilombo UK.

QMC Capoeira works with the objective to;

• promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
• promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
• promote good health and well-being; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole

Roles and Responsibilities

The role is responsible for planning/implementing content marketing strategies which increase brand awareness with our core target markets through the effective use of social media channels. This will include developing and implementing content marketing campaigns appropriate to the channel being used, monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts/comments, and identifying issues that require escalation.

Digital and Social Media Assistant Job Duties:

• Research and create marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including content ideation, and implementation schedules in order to raise brand awareness, secure media coverage, and increase visitor numbers.
• Manage and oversee social media content.
•  Ensures brand consistency in marketing and social media messages by working with various company department members, including advertising, PR and brand management.
•  Provides training and guidance to social media and marketing team members on social media implementation best practices and strategies if necessary.
• Analyses interactions and visits, plus uses this information to create comprehensive reports and improve future marketing strategies and campaigns.
•  Write, schedule and post content on all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube), own the social media calendar and be a brand guardian for the creative aesthetic of all social channels.
•  Measure the success of every social media campaign
• Reports progress to senior marketing management on marketing communications across all channels.
• Creates and distributes engaging written or graphic content in the form of e-newsletters, web page and blog content, or social media messages
• Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
• Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
• Adhere to rules and regulations
•  Undertake any other duties relevant to the role that may be allocated by the Head of Department or member of the Senior Management Team.

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how best to use and develop them.
• Experience in developing social media strategies to support organisational influencing and communications objectives.
• Experience in developing creative user-focused digital content using knowledge of the latest trends and developments.
• In-depth knowledge of developing effective, engaging digital content. Knowledge of key analytics tools
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other social media best practices
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets etc) and MS Office
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to efficiently manage a large workload
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva
• Knowledge and understanding of social media scheduling tools such as Buffer

The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job description

Indigenous peoples and local communities are grappling with the constant threat of displacement from their lands. The violations of human and land rights, particularly in areas like Loliondo, Ngorongoro, and Simanjiro, have left thousands of people vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance. Following these evictions, many of the Maasai lack vital resources for survival and are unable to connect with the rest of the world. Not1More is working with a partner organisation, TEST, in Tanzania to support their fundraising, advocacy and communication activities.  

Your Role

We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time to this role through to December 2024. You will be a part of a team that works directly with Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai, and help to make a difference in key areas such as protecting ecosystems and advocating for indigenous rights.

The main objective is to help the team with external communication activities, including social media account management, website management and Google Ads management. This role requires excellent written communication skills and will suit someone who has an interest and/or experience in managing social media accounts, Wordpress websites, and other external communication activities. 

Responsibilities can include:

• Reviewing the partner organisation’s social media presence.

• Developing and implementing a social media strategy with the partner organisation, including content creation, and posting.

• Training partner organisation staff to manage social media accounts.

• Updating website content, for example news stories and new projects.

• Opportunities to develop other external communication activities.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience managing a Google Ad Grant account, including ad campaign establishment and monitoring.

• Previous experience training staff to use a Google Ad Grant account, and providing Google Ad campaign reports.

Leadership

Support and mentoring to develop your skills will be available in this role as we aim to help you bring out our talents in this team.

Hours

As this is a volunteer role, time is flexible, but you would be expected to attend a bi-weekly check-in with someone from the Not1More team to ensure are working in the same direction.

About the organisation

Every Future Foundation is an established anti-racism youth charity dedicated to challenging institutional racism and prejudices by educating the next generation and equipping them with the skills to be catalysts for change.

Our primary focus is to deliver impactful anti-racism workshops in schools and provide intensive training for educators. Additionally, through our Activism Academy Programme, we aim to mentor and train young leaders to be staunch advocates against systemic and institutional racism.

About the role

As a trustee you will be required to attend 6 x 1 hour trustee meetings per year, these are usually held on zoom. For this position, we are also looking for someone who has a financial background to support with:

1. Financial Management: Working with our Director and senior team to oversee financial aspects of EFF, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Utilizing your expertise in financial analysis, you will provide insights to inform decision-making and ensure prudent fiscal management.

2. Budget Development:Collaborating closely with the Executive Assistant and Director, you will lead the development of annual budgets aligned with EFF's strategic goals and programmatic priorities.

3. Internal Controls and Compliance: Helping the senior team to ensure that our financial practices are compliant and effective.

4. Bookkeeping: Working with our Director to ensure that our bookkeeping (in Xero) is accurate and up to date. This will most likely be a meeting once a quarter to go through our Xero accounts and check everything is correct.

5. End-of-Year Accounts: Supporting on organising our end-of-year accounts and working with our accountant to ensure smooth submission.

Other duties may include:

- Approving payments in our bank account

- Taking ad-hoc meetings with our Director if and when needed.

Our ideal candidate

Required Qualifications:

· Financial Expertise: Strong financial acumen and expertise, including experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.

· Experience with bookkeeping and accounts.

· Experience with financial compliance

· Strong communicator

· Commitment to anti-racism

What’s in it for you

We are a small but passionate and enthusiastic team that works tirelessly to achieve our mission to eradicate all forms of racism from the UK.

We have a small board of 3 trustees, so your presence will make a huge impact on the board and will be able to make a huge difference in our financial intelligence and allow us to understand our finances better which will allow us to create a larger impact with limited resources.

Overall Purpose of Role

• To ensure on behalf of the Board that Plateful Cafe’s assets are properly managed, only used for approved purposes, and applied as effectively as possible
• Jointly oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice

Main Responsibilities

• Share the responsibility of jointly reporting the financial position (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc).
• Jointly oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits and the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
• To ensure jointly that proper accounts and records are kept and that Plateful Cafe meets its legal obligations in respect of its financial affairs and financial reporting
• To ensure jointly that Plateful Cafe’s financial resources are spent in line with good governance and legal and regulatory requirements
• To be jointly instrumental in the development and implementation of Plateful Cafe's financial policies
• To jointly supervise and assist Finance assistants

Main Tasks
- Liaising with the appropriate member(s) of volunteers responsible for Plateful Cafe’s
financial activities and financial record-keeping
- Make members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting
financial data to them.
- Monitoring that financial systems and controls are in place and adhered to
- Assist the fundraising team and team with Funding applications with the finance
questions
- Assist with preparing budgets and other financial information for funding bids
- Assist volunteers with the preparation of financial reports for funders
- Acting as a financial spokesperson for Plateful Cafe as appropriate
- Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls
are in place, ie:

• Cheque signatories
• Purchasing limits
• Purchasing systems
• Petty cash/ float
• Others as appropriate

- Appraising the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies.

- Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.

- Undertake bookkeeping duties and/or oversee the finance volunteer ensuring posting
and bookkeeping is kept up-to-date.

- Maintain the petty cash system and regularly process petty cash claims.

- Regularly carry out reconciliations/ oversee regular reconciliations by the finance
volunteer.

- Arrange payments to creditors as appropriate and arrange appropriate signatures on
payments.

- Make the necessary arrangements to collect payments from debtors and bank
payments promptly.

Qualities
 Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to
voluntary and community organisations.
 Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
 Good financial analysis skills.
 Ability to communicate clearly
 Previous usage of Free Agent system preferable
 Attention to details
 Preferable previous experience on payroll
 Experience on preparing budget

Quilombo UK is a Social Enterprise working with the objective to promote and encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.

Roles and Responsibilties

The role is responsible for planning / implementing a content marketing strategies which increases brand awareness with our core target markets through the effective use of social media channels. This will include developing and implementing content marketing campaigns appropriate to the channel being used, monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts / comments, and identifying issues that require escalation.

Digital and Social Media Assistant Job Duties:

· Research and create marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including content ideation, and implementation schedules in order to raise brand awareness, secure media coverage, and increase visitor numbers.

· Manage and oversee social media content.

· Ensures brand consistency in marketing and social media messages by working with various company department members, including advertising, PR and brand management.

· Provides training and guidance to social media and marketing team members on social media implementation best practices and strategies if necessary.

· Analyses interactions and visits, plus uses this information to create comprehensive reports and improve future marketing strategies and campaigns.

· Write, schedule and post content on all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube), own the social media calendar and be a brand guardian for the creative aesthetic of all social channels.

· Measure the success of every social media campaign

· Reports progress to senior marketing management on marketing communications across all channels.

· Creates and distributes engaging written or graphic content in the form of e-newsletters, web page and blog content, or social media messages

· Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies

· Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network

· Adhere to rules and regulations

· Undertake any other duties relevant to the role that may be allocated by the Head of Department or member of the Senior Management Team.

Essential

· In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how best to use and develop them.

· Experience of developing social media strategies to support organisational influencing and communications objectives.

· Experience of developing creative user focused digital content using knowledge of the latest trends and developments.

· In-depth knowledge of developing effective, engaging digital content. Knowledge of key analytics tools

· Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other social media best practices

· Knowledge of Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets etc) and MS Office

· Excellent multitasking skills

· Ability to efficiently manage a large workload

· Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

· Team player

· Good time-management skills

· Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Desirable

· Knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva

· Knowledge and understanding of social media scheduling tools such as Buffer

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Remote

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

The National Institute for African Studies (NIAS) is a London-based think tank that provides objective information on African affairs, looking to appoint a Research & Publishing Intern within its office in Central London. Our main publication, The Saharan is an interdisciplinary journal published by NIAS aimed at exploring the dynamic relationship between culture and development in Africa.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Support the editors in the sourcing & production of blog and journal publications

- Checking material for completeness, copy-edit and check appropriate non-technical material such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter updates

- Generate, check and correct files with names, contact information, number of articles, review assessments, and consent forms.

- Serve as a custodian of approved originals of all documentation produced for The Saharan journal

- Use NIAS LinkedIn account to connect to academics and groups to promote the journal, acquire papers, and attract skilled scholars to become reviewers

- Coordinate the publication flow of the journal and all stages of the editorial processes upon the release of each issue

- Review and adjust publications according to the style of the journal, ensuring the correct usage of references and plagiarism checking

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:

- Have a minimum of undergraduate degree

- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications

- Demonstrate excellent editorial and administrative skills together with high attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure to tight schedules and deadlines

TO APPLY:

- CV

- Covering Letter

- Official transcript(s) of universities attended

- Contact information for two referees (email and telephone preferably from both universities and workplaces)

The position is based in London, UK. Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the UK should apply. The contract is for three months with a probation period of four weeks, extendable upon agreement and contingent on a continued volunteer/paid position.

Candidates should send a covering letter explaining the skills they would offer to NIAS, attaching a CV and a list of referees. The deadline for this round of application is 10 April. Due to the high number of applicants, only those selected will be contacted.

Flexible Working Options Available:

• Flexitime
• Work from home/university
• Part-time

Job Types: Volunteer, Internship

Benefits:

• Travel Expenses, Flexitime

Education:

•  BSc. and equivalent or higher (required)

Experience:

• Publishing: 1 year (preferred)
• Research 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Sense Virtual Buddying volunteers make a real difference to supporting young people and adults who may be lonely or isolated.

Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom, over phone, by email, text or letter writing. Our volunteers have spent thousands of hours with their buddies — learning new skills, having fun, and forming fantastic friendships. Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests, to make sure you have a great time. You and your buddy choose a time that suits you, and you can decide what activities you’d like to do together.

The Role of a Virtual Buddy

Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely via video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or through letters.

You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together – what this looks like will be inspired by your mutual interests. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, seed planting – there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.

We’ll also keep in touch with you to ensure you have all the support you need.

The programme is open to all volunteers who are 16 and over. You don't need to have previous experience volunteering or caring for disabled people. We welcome people from all backgrounds and with all interests.

What we can Offer You

Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and via video call.

While you’re volunteering with us as a Virtual Buddy, you’ll get:

• A written account of your volunteering and references if required
• Reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses (up to £25)

Volunteering as a Sense Virtual Buddy is a great opportunity to develop new skills and get to know new people whilst making a real difference to a person’s life. 

Who we are Looking For

We need positive, empathetic volunteers who are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We are looking for volunteers who are great communicators and who are friendly, enthusiastic, positive and ready to have fun!

We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language (BSL) and/or other communication methods like Makaton.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

TRUSTEES REQUIRED!

At TOP UK we know how distressing and overwhelming OCD and phobias can be. Nearly 40 years of experience tells us that both conditions have a hugely negative impact on people’s lives. Fear and anxiety are incredibly unpleasant emotions and to frequently experience these emotions on a large scale is traumatic and debilitating. No one deserves that.

At TOP UK we also know that OCD and phobias are poorly understood, under-funded and stigmatised despite affecting millions of people. OCD and phobia sufferers often tell us how misunderstanding of their conditions leaves them feeling isolated, alone and afraid to seek help. At TOP UK, we believe no one should feel alone in facing their fears 

It is an exciting but testing time at TOP UK and we have just launched an ambitious three-year strategy. While we are eager to embark on this new stage of development for our organisation it comes with an acknowledgment that we are working in particularly uncertain and stressful times and there is a greater need to grow our service than ever before. Demand for our service is at an all-time high and continues to grow, currently dramatically outstripping our capacity. Mental health services are at breaking point leaving those with OCD and Phobias often finding it impossible to find help and dealing with debilitating conditions alone.

Meeting this demand will be a challenge, but it is a challenge we are ready and willing to push for but in order to grow and build our organisation we are keen to evolve, enhance and diversify our Board of Trustees

The role is open to those from the public, private and voluntary sectors. You should be someone with a genuine interest in mental health and we are ideally looking for individuals with any of the following experience: Charity Governance; IT & Digital;Marketing, Communications and Brand; Fundraising: Diversity and Inclusion. 

TOP UK also particularly welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates from the LGBTQ+ community as they are currently under represented in our organisation.

 All board meetings are virtual and take place every other month.

For further details please click on the attached Trustee Application pack below. Application is by letter and CV, please click on the apply button to submit these.

Join our team! We are looking for two new trustees to join Solving Kids’ Cancer UK on its journey towards a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive. We are particularly looking for one new trustee with personal lived experience of neuroblastoma.

Solving Kids’ Cancer UK is a very special charity with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and trustees – we are proud of our parent-led ethos, which means that parents with lived experience of neuroblastoma work at every level of our charity to help ensure we remain focused on addressing the challenges faced by the people who need our support most.

In your role as a trustee you will use your skills, knowledge, and experience to support and have accountability for the oversight of the charity’s activities at a strategic level. You will apply commitment, focus, effective communication, and team working to help the charity achieve the greatest impact for children and families.

Although this is a role with significant responsibility, please do not be put off applying. You will receive a great induction to help you settle in and plenty of ongoing support and guidance to become successful in your role. If you’d benefit from an informal chat before applying, please get in touch with Claire - you will find details in the Trustee Pack. 

Summary of main responsibilities

Your overall responsibility as trustee will be to provide direction and stewardship for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK in support of its charitable aims, by:

· Setting the charity’s vision, mission, and values.

· Developing a strategy to achieve its objectives and monitoring its performance.

· Ensuring the charity seeks and considers the views of current and future users.

· Acting as guardian of the charity’s assets.

· Ensuring compliance with constitutional, legal, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements.

· Ensuring the charity’s governance is maintained to the highest possible standard.

You can find lots more information about the role and charity in the Trustee Pack.

Recruitment timetable

We aim to follow the schedule outlined below:

Applications close: 19 April 2024, 11:59pm

Shortlisting: End of April

Interviews: May – we will contact you to arrange a convenient time

Start date: ASAP but in agreement with successful applicants

If there are any adjustments that would help you to engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.

Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.