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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer for Community Events. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by attending and facilitating community events for LGBTQIA+ Muslim groups in Manchester. Some of the responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
● Assist the Community Trustee in researching and planning events for the hub in Manchester, London and Scotland
● Communicate with members on our Discord channel to coordinate attendance and activities
● Liaise with speakers, performers, and workshop facilitators to ensure their needs are met and their contributions align with the goals and values of the community.
● Set up and take down meeting rooms including workshop materials, refreshments and other ops as required
● Engage with attendees, volunteers, and stakeholders during events to ensure a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
● Record attendance collect feedback and evaluate the success of each event, making recommendations for improvement.
● Assist workshop leaders and Trustees in delivering activities
● Assist with special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees
How much commitment is required?
We are flexible around your schedule. However, the following commitments are in place for volunteers.
● Attend monthly meetings to update on tasks, progress etc.
● Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
● Attend all Hidayah Hub events
● Attend other Hidayah events where geographically possible
● Add to and maintain the administration of our file-sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
● Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
● Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
● Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
What do we expect from a volunteer?
Qualities:
● Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals.
● Knowledge or understanding of the specific challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ Muslims in Manchester.
● Excellent organizational and time management skills.
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
● Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community.
● Previous experience in events or coordination is preferable but not mandatory.
● Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
● Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
● Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
● Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
● Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft, as well as project management, web and comms tools
Personality:
● A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
● Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
● Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
● Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
● Professionalism in all situations
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
Benefits to volunteering with Hidayah
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
● Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
● Supporting vulnerable communities
● Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
● Experience working in community events
● Development of professional networking skills
● Travel expenses reimbursed (capped at £20)
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ECL exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. Through our
activities at local community centres, we help our members have fun, make friends, learn
new skills and be themselves. We are currently looking for a Company Secretary to sit on
the Charity’s Board.
Main duties and responsibilities
Overseeing the administration of the Charity, eg, maintaining statutory records,
organising Board meetings and AGMs, preparing agendas and taking minutes
Guiding and advising the Chair and the Board on their responsibilities under the rules
and regulations of the UK Charity Commission
Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure that the Charity complies with all
applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
Knowledge/skills/experience
The role would be suitable for anyone with experience/knowledge of company law and/or
governance, who takes an interest in the local community and would like to help support the
Charity in its goal of enriching the lives of those with learning disabilities or autism.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and seasoned professionals to support our ambitious and growing organisation in reaching our strategic goals.
Previous experience in governance is desirable but not essential. We are keen to hear from individuals who have experience in the following areas:
● HR
● Finance
● Venue Management
We are open to applicants from all professional backgrounds and would particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities and backgrounds.
You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and administrative skills. You will also have a strong passion for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Generic Responsibilities
QueerArts UK CIC is an organisation with a mission to champion queer arts and culture in the City of York and more widely. We achieve this by undertaking a range of activities both practical and strategic. This is a crucial time in the organisation's development and therefore our new directors will play a key role in leading the organisation in achieving its strategic goals and vision. Given the development period of the organisation, this role will include work that is both operational and strategic, with a particular focus on relationship-building, development work and infrastructure building.
QueerArts UK CIC endeavours to offer flexible working patterns and family friendly considerations where possible. As an organisation we are proud to foster a supportive culture which helps staff contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities.
Main Purpose of the Role:
● To provide strategic leadership and direction for QueerArts UK CIC in line with its vision and values
● Work with the Board and staff team to set and achieve strategic goals, plans and fundraising objectives
● Ensure long term sustainability, through effective governance
● Support and build the capability and infrastructure of the organisation to enable it to meet current and future challenges
● Lead on the development of one of our key strategic aims of opening an LGBTQ+ creative community venue in the City of York
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner believes that stable, flourishing communities are based on thriving couple and family relations, and dedicates itself to the worldwide dissemination of knowledge about such relationships and to activities promoting their well-being.
They are seeking a Treasurer to take on a hands-on role in the monitoring and administration of the organisation's finances.
The role will include monitoring their online bank accounts, maintaining their income and expenditure spreadsheet, submitting an income and expenditure report to Trustees ahead of meetings, and assisting the Trustees with the preparation of an annual budget and the financial report to the Charity Commission.
The ideal candidate will be a competent Excel user with experience of preparing accounts. The time commitment required for the role is approximately 1 hour per week, with the Trustees meeting 3 times a year.
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Our partner supports individuals and research institutions in the Global South to produce, share and use research and knowledge to transform lives, and provide support to researchers globally through their online community platform.
They are seeking a new Treasurer to join their existing board in leading the organisation through their next exciting period of change. While they are seeking someone with knowledge of UK charity finance and legal requirements, they are particularly interested to hear from candidates from the Global South, wherever their current location.
The Treasurer will monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with legal requirements.
The Treasurer role will require approximately 10-12 days per annum, including three Board meetings, two of which are usually virtual, and occasional virtual meetings with the Executive Director, Finance Manager, and Auditor. In addition, the Treasurer will chair the Finance and Audit sub-committee.
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We are seeking Social Media Volunteers to assist our Social Media Marketing Team in creating and distributing engaging content on Hidayah’s social media platforms. Social media is integral to connecting with the Hidayah community, growing our organisational reach and promoting events such as our Queer Book Club, in-house research and educational resources for Ramadan.
We also use our social media platforms to post adverts for volunteers, promote Hidayah’s membership, respond to world news via solidarity statements and signpost LGBTQI+ Muslims to a range of national and international support.
You do not need to be LGBTQI+ or Muslim to be able to carry out this role. However, it is important to have a broad knowledge and understanding of these areas to be able to genuinely engage with the specific audience that follows Hidayah’s social media platforms.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Our Social Media Volunteers have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Creating and editing content to distribute across Hidayah’s social media platforms e.g. TikTok and Instagram
- Communicating with other volunteers and the Social Media Marketing Trustee on feedback, suggestions and issues
- Carrying out independent research to obtain quality content and sharing relevant information on Hidayah’s platforms
- Actively engage with people following us on social media
- Promoting events and projects as and when appropriate
- Administration; monitoring inboxes, responding to messages and comments, signposting to the relevant emails, archiving out of date posts
What do we expect from a Social Media Volunteer?
Skills:
- Competency in social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Experience using and generating content for TikTok
- Filming competency desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of Hootsuite desirable but not essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and behave with professionalism
Personality:
- Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals
- A willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is proactive and inquisitive
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for Hidayah’s cause
- Reliable with good organisational skills
- A creative and inquisitive thinker
All volunteers are expected to join Hidayah’s Membership and Hidayah Discord server, read all Hidayah policies read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website).
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
How much commitment is required?
The hours are flexible around your schedule, but typically we envisage this role taking up to 4 hours a week. Monthly catch ups are organised with the Social Media Marketing Trustee to assess workload and availability.
What benefits do I get from this role?
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause, making a different to LGBTQI+ Muslims
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working in community events
- Development of professional networking skills
- A warm and approachable Board member to support you throughout your volunteering journey
- A reference for your CV
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to join a much-respected arts education charity as it embarks on its new three-year plan to maximise children and young people's engagement with arts and culture.
Role Description
We are looking to appoint an Honorary Treasurer who will bring new energy, new ideas, new perspectives, and challenge to enhance our financial management and development as a charity.
The Treasurer will be a Trustee and Director (SPAEDA is a charity and a company limited by guarantee) with particular responsibility to the Board for:
- Fulfilling the same role as any Trustee and Director
- Working closely with the Chair on issues relating to regulation and good governance
- Monitoring the financial administration of the charity and advising fellow trustees on all matters financial
- Overseeing the charity's financial risk-management
- Acting as a counter signatory to SPAEDA's bank accounts and as necessary on applications to funders
- Liaising with our accountants, particularly in supporting the production of the annual accounts
Role Requirements
Essential
- Experience and qualifications appropriate to the role, although we welcome applicants for whom this would be a learning experience
- Able to commit sufficient time to the role (see below)
- Commitment to SPAEDA, its vision and values
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a charity and its trustees
- Commitment to maintaining highest standards of integrity
Desirable
- Experience of the arts and/or education sectors
- Strategic and business planning
- Knowledge of the local community
- Understanding of the issues facing arts education and development
Role Overview
We are a small charity and handle a moderate number of transactions each month using an online accounts package (Xero). We have an online bookings system handled through our website and online payments system (STRIPE). Book-keeping is managed in house by the Business Manager. Monthly payments approval would be required, supporting the preparation of quarterly management accounts. More input in March and April for preparation of the year end accounts and additional support in January - February would be welcomed to develop budgets, templates and invoice codes for the coming year.
Routinely, we look to our Treasurer for:
Monthly - Approval of online payments, review of management accounts and reserves, monitoring cash flow
Quarterly - Preparation of board reports (quarterly management accounts), review of reserves, preparation of latest estimate
Annually - Preparation of annual budget and draft accounts for independent review
On a Project Basis - Supporting our Director and Business Manager with financial aspects of bids and applications – project budgets, customised spreadsheets and assisting with reporting templates and coding of invoices (as new projects start)
Our financial year runs from 1st April – 31st March with the reporting deadline of 31st December.
- Job Title: Honorary Treasurer
- Salary: This is an unpaid position
- Hours: 1 to 2 days/month, much of which can be “working from home”
- Role: Finance
- Term of office: 3 years, renewable
- Location: Our office is in Taunton, and the ability to get to our base at Hestercombe on a quarterly basis would be desirable
Summary of BAPEN
BAPEN is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition and works to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community. The charity brings together the strengths of its Core Groups and committees to raise awareness and understanding of malnutrition in all settings and provides education, advice and resources to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community.
Responsibilities of a Charity Trustee
The Charities Act 2011 defines Charity Trustees as the people responsible under the Charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. They are known collectively as the Trustee Board. Under charity law the trustees have the responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity, ensuring that it is well run and delivers the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up.
The Treasurer will be an existing BAPEN member who wishes to take up a volunteer role on the BAPEN Board of Trustees and, with the support of the BAPEN office and the other board members, will be integral in ensuring that it fulfils its obligation to provide financial oversight for the charity.
Role and information
The Treasurer will be supported by the Board of Trustees and the BAPEN office who act as the secretariat and will provide comprehensive support with administration and finance to enable the treasurer to carry out the following tasks:
Draft and present annual budgets, financial statements, reports and annual accounts to the Council and the wider membership at the AGM, with the support of the finance expert in the BAPEN office.
Work with the BAPEN office and the Board of Trustees to ensure that the financial resources of the charity are sufficient to meet its present and future needs.
Ensuring that current policies, including investment, reserves and finance policies are kept up-to-date, working with support from the Board of Trustees, and to monitor investment activity.
Work with the BAPEN office to ensure that existing accounting procedures and controls remain appropriate and are in place.
Work with the Trustees to identify the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and contribute to the fundraising strategy.
Make investment recommendations in line with the aims and objectives of the charity.
Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed as required by the Charity Commission.
Work with the BAPEN Accountants to ensure that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented. Independent auditors are currently in place.
Keep the Board of Trustees and the committees informed about their financial duties and responsibilities.
Approve supplier payments, expense requests, monitor income and expenditure against budget and work with the BAPEN office to report on variables.
Work with BAPEN’s appointed legal support surrounding contracts and other legal matters when required.
The Treasurer is registered as the Caldicott Guardian for BAPEN.
A significant shadow period with the current Treasurer will help ensure a positive learning opportunity to gain confidence in this role. Comprehensive administration support as well as finance advice and expertise will be always at the Treasurers disposal. Support will also be provided on policy, budgeting, and strategy from the Board of Trustees.
BAPEN will also fund bespoke Financial Trustee training to equip the successful candidate with all the necessary skills to fulfil the role. The training can be delivered online or in person and support will be provided on an ongoing basis.
BAPEN* is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition.
We're looking for an Honorary Treasurer to join our valued Board of Trustees who will play a pivotal role in ensuring IPEM is well governed and complies with all financial legislation and good practice for charities. This is an exciting time to join IPEM, with an ambitious growth plan agreed for the next 5 years.
The Honorary Treasurer chairs the Institute’s Finance and Business Planning Committee (F&BP), four meetings/year, normally held on line and is also a Trustee and Director of IPEM, attending the Board of Trustees’ four meetings/year, normally 2 in York and 2 in London. The Hon. Treasurer is a member ex officio of the Board of IPEM Enterprises Ltd, IPEM’s wholly owned trading subsidiary, which meets three times per year, usually by teleconference. The Hon Treasurer is also Chair of the IPEM Remuneration Committee which meets once a year by tele-conference.
We anticipate a commitment of 12 - 15 days per year with the meetings during the working day (9 - 5pm).
You do not need to be a member of IPEM, though it is essential you have either senior voluntary sector finance experience or you are a qualified accountant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wells Cathedral Chapter is seeking a colleague as Chapter Member and Chair of the Finance Committee to join them and the wider team in developing the Cathedral’s life as a place of worship and service, a heritage site of remarkable beauty, and a globally recognised destination for pilgrims and visitors.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 10th June 2024.
Location: Wells Cathedral Offices, BA5 2UE
About the City of Wells
Situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills in the County of Somerset, Wells is one of England’s most beautiful and compact cities. Built around the beautiful Cathedral of St Andrew, its picturesque surroundings include a charming market square and high street, the Bishop’s Palace, and the magnificent Vicars’ Close, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited street.
About Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral deservedly has gained an enviable reputation for its lovingly maintained gothic architecture, world-class music, and its ministry. Underpinning the life, worship, and ministry of the Cathedral is a diverse organisation where a lot is achieved with modest resources. It oversees a diverse tapestry of activity:
- A world-class music foundation
- A works and estates department
- A team of virgers
- The Cathedral library and archives
- An education, learning, and outreach programme
- Finance, HR, and administrative functions
- Volunteer management
- Trading companies
About the role
The Chapter body is the custodian of the Cathedral and its precincts, and we are dedicated to the care and conservation of these wonderful assets, so they may enrich lives for centuries to come.
As a non-executive member of Chapter and trustee, your role will be critical to the leadership of the Cathedral.
As a member of Cathedral Chapter, the Chair of the Finance Committee will work strategically to support Chapter in ensuring good financial oversight and will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Finance Officer to enable the effective financial management of the Cathedral. This will include developing a financial plan to align with any revised strategy, overseeing effective governance, budget planning, information management and reporting. In addition, this role has oversight of the Cathedral’s investment portfolio.
The Chapter is the Board of Trustees for the Cathedral, a registered charity, and has the ultimate responsibility for directing and overseeing its affairs – as a place of worship and a community of service, as a significant building and a heritage site of remarkable beauty, as a venue for events and as a globally recognised destination for pilgrims and visitors.
Members of Chapter come from a variety of backgrounds and seek to work collegially in their leadership and responsibilities as they take forward the ministry and mission of a Cathedral which has been servicing Wells and the County of Somerset for almost 850 years.
The objects of the Chapter are:
a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;
b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;
c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referred to in sub-paragraph (a) or (b).
Who we are looking for
With considerable background in finance as either an executive leader or leader of a specialist finance function, the next Chair of the Finance Committee and Chapter Member will be committed to working with the other members of Chapter as they develop the strategy and plans to bring the mission and vision of the Cathedral to life.
They will understand the role of good governance and shared leadership in a complex organisation and will be able to contribute to the wider agenda of the Cathedral as well as lead on finance.
They will have wisdom and kindness in their leadership and enjoy motivating and developing the team around them. People from all areas of the organisation will find them approachable as they stretch thinking and share ideas.
They will be committed to learning and growing with other members of Chapter and personally as the Cathedral develops into its newly established charity status.
The ability to untangle complex figures and interpret them to others who may not be financially minded is key in this role. A strong financial background is essential, together with the ability to challenge and assimilate views to operate collegially whilst being mindful of the Cathedral environment and governance requirements.
Non-executive members of Chapter will be communicant members of the Church of England, or of a church with which it is in communion. Further information is set out in the Cathedrals Measure 2021 and from Rule 83(2) of the Church Representation Rules*. For any further clarification on these points, or should you have a query, please get in touch with Rebekah Abbott.
*83(2) In these Rules, ‘actual communicant’ means a person –
(a) who has received Communion according to the use of the Church of England or a Church in communion with it at least three times during the 12 months preceding the date of the person becoming a member of a body the eligibility for membership of which depends on a person being an actual communicant, and
(b) who either is confirmed or ready and desirous of being confirmed or is receiving Communion as referred to in paragraph 1(b) of Canon B 15A (communicant members of other Churches subscribing to doctrine of Holy Trinity).
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th June 2024.
Active Sussex is the brand name of the Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust (SCSPT), the countywide organisation for sport and physical activity recognised by the national body Sport England.
Active Sussex encompasses the counties of East and West Sussex, as well as the City of Brighton & Hove. We work with a variety of sectors, groups and partners who want similar outcomes. This includes the charitable, community and voluntary sector, including our activity providers; health and care partnerships and networks; those who support children and young people both within and outside educational settings; local authorities, including public health and wellbeing teams; parks and open spaces; leisure trusts and the gatekeepers to outdoor spaces.
Predominantly funded by Sport England, we contribute to the government’s agenda to increase the number of people participating in sport and physical activity nationally.
We are seeking to recruit three (voluntary) Non-Executive Directors, including an Independent Chair, who also act as charity trustees with the skills, experience and qualifications noted below:
- Financial Management and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Engaging and listening to communities
Active Sussex aspires to have a diverse Board, and welcomes applications from people who are involved (or would like to be) in our networks, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, people living with a long term health condition and/or disability and self-identifying women. Given less than 3% of charity trustees are under 30 and as such are missing young people’s perspectives, we encourage young people (over 18) to apply to increase representation of this age group on our board.
Active Sussex's aim is to increase participation in sport and physical activity at a local level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About StreetVet
StreetVet is a growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keep pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in twenty three locations around the UK to deliver free medical treatment, funded by grants, partnerships, corporate and individual donors. Since its inception in 2016 the charity has treated more than 2400 pets, and has won numerous awards.
Role Description
StreetVet are looking for a volunteer Finance Assistant to work with the CEO, Operations Manager and Head of Fundraising to help monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the CEO at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
You will single handedly help support StreetVet’s patients and their owners by strengthening StreetVet’s finance and governance.
What can you expect to be doing?
· Preparing budgets.
· Keeping accurate financial records.
· Reporting financial records via Xero accounting software.
· Review and approve payments (including payroll).
· Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure.
· Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds.
· Managing and monitoring donations made to the group.
· Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims.
Responsibilities and duties:
· Overseeing and supporting the CEO with budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements for the Board of Trustees, and making sure that they understand what the accounts are saying.
· Leading StreetVet to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
· Supporting the CEO with the production of StreetVet’s Annual Report and Accounts.
· Oversee the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies.
· Lead on the Charities duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
· Liaising with the CEO and Operations Manager on the day-to-day financial activities of the charity.
· Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity.
· Monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the CEO on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
· Overseeing the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems.
· Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, and supporting the CEO with presenting an annual budget to the Board.
· Set up the StreetVet Finance committee, ensuring effective and inclusive meetings, facilitating discussions to which everyone can contribute and ensuring well founded, considered decision making.
· Oversee and scrutinise budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements and provide advice on these and the financial implications of the charity’s strategy and plans to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
· In partnership with the CEO ensure sound financial management of StreetVet - that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly invested and economically spent; and that we have sound reserves and other finance and fundraising policies.
· Overseeing the charity’s financial risk‐management process.
· Liaise with the external auditors or independent examiner on specific issues such as the auditor’s or examiner’s management letter and the related board representations.
Skills/qualifications required
· Experience or knowledge of accounting, book keeping and/or good numeracy skills.
· The ability to collect and present information clearly and logically.
· A professional accountancy qualification (ICAEW or equivalent).
· Some understanding of charity finance and the fundraising landscape.
· Sound independent judgement, an ability to analyse information and communicate this in clear accessible ways to those without financial backgrounds.
· Good communication and leadership skills.
· A willingness to speak their mind and engage in open debate while working effectively as part of a team.
· To be honest and objective in their scrutiny of the organisation, seeking to ensure that the quality of service to clients remains paramount at all times.
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of StreetVet.
· Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post.
· Preferably experience of using Xero software.
Desirable
· Experience in charity finance.
Time Commitment
Streetvet employs a CEO and Operations Manager who are responsible for day to day financial management of the charity. The Finance Assistant’s involvement will play a key support role overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation, supported by the CEO and Operations Manager. This strengthens the Charity’s efficiency and strengthens their ability to create lasting impact on the communities we support. We love you to be able to give us 2-4 hours a week. More hours may be required at certain times, such as towards the end of the financial year.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overall responsibility of the job: oversee the operation of the JPIC foodbank, with concern for its operational efficiency and standards in accordance with the JPIC model. In partnership with the management: guide the development of the foodbank project, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body.
Specific responsibilities:
Reporting to Trustees
- Work directly with the senior minister and administrator
- Report to the charity's trustees bi-annually or at such special meetings as the trustees may call
- Advise the trustees of exceptional events, such as complaints, major press contacts, accidents, external evaluations or risk to reputation
Strategic development
- Call meetings of the Team Leaders four times a year, providing a report in advance and agenda
- Responsible for conducting and ensuring delivery of Training Reviews at Glasgow
- Oversee collection, sorting and distribution of food and non food items
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience:
Experience of managing people
Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers A sound understanding of, and experience of engagement with, churches and Christians of different denominations
Key Skills:
- Ability to manage and monitor the development of a project
- Good oral communication and confident public speaker
Confident user of email, document and spreadsheet applications, and internet Ability to work independently and unsupervised
Numerate and comfortable interpreting statistical and financial data
Empathy and ability to work with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds
Personal attributes:
- Honesty and integrity
- Passionate about tackling poverty
- A good sense of humour
Other Requirements
- Driver with clean licence
- DBS Check
Training provided
Induction training
IT training as required
H&S, Environmental Health & Manual Handling & Safeguarding as appropriate
Children and adults with care and support needs protection
Food Hygiene as required
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Are you passionate about mental health and want to work with an organisation committed to helping people recover? Do you want to make a difference? The Company Secretary will perform a key role for our well-established team of Trustees. Candidates for this voluntary position as well having relevant eperience should demonstrate an interest in mental health and have the ability to attend in-person meetings in Hertfordshire alongside some work from home.
THE ROLE
Administration and compliance
The Company Secretary (CS) of a charity, together with all other charity trustees are responsible for the proper conduct of a charity, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role of the CS includes:
- Being familiar with the charity’s governing document, and the legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2006 and the Companies Act.
- To keep all trustees informed of key matters in relation to its legal responsibilities and to signpost trustees to training courses and content to maintain sufficient knowledge
- To support the induction of new trustees and patrons
- Maintaining statutory registers including the register of members, the register of trustees/ directors and secretaries, the register of trustees’ and secretary’s interests.
- Ensure relevant statutory returns and information are filed with the Charity Commission and Companies House e.g. annual reports, changes to the charity’s details and/or trustees’ details etc.
- Identify and implement best practice, ensuring that the Board of Trustees are aware of the requirements to comply with relevant codes such as the Charities Governance Code and Code of Conduct
- Ensuring that decisions and actions of Board meetings are accurately recorded, communicated and implemented.
- Together with members of the Governance and IT Board committee, tracking progress with the charity’s risk register, business plan and strategic plan.
- Working with the Chair and CEO to ensure the AGM is properly administered in line with relevant legislation.
- Willing to become a member of the Governance and IT Committee.
- To comply with the trustee pledges as varied from time to time which sets out the broad consistent level of commitments across all trustees.
Preparing for board meetings
The Secretary should assist the Chair of the Board with the planning and administration of Board meetings. This includes:
- To plan and prepare the board meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate – plan meeting dates, book room, send out notifications, minutes and other papers,
- Making sure the timetable of Board meetings for the year ahead is agreed.
- Sending out notification of Board meetings to Trustees (and others where applicable).
- Work with the Chair and CEO to set each board meeting agenda, including the management of any agenda items received from other Trustees.
- Circulation of Board papers / pack at least 4 days in advance of meetings.
- Checking that a quorum is present (and that it is present throughout the meeting if required).
Taking meeting minutes and recording actions or ensure that a minute taker is appointed
The role of the Secretary includes:
- Taking minutes at Board meetings and maintaining the records of all meeting minutes.
- Recording and keeping action tracker up to date
- Keeping a record of all issues discussion, decisions taken and any actions required to implement a decision.
- Working closely with the Chair to ensure that minutes are accurate.
- Issuing minutes and action tracker to Trustees after Board meeting.
Skills and experience
- Experience of working with boards or senior committees
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Charity Governance Code, Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2006.
- Strong communication skills including ability to present complex matters in an engaging and understandable way
- Ability to work as part of a team and recognise broad responsibilities of a trustee role beyond technical knowledge
- Minute-taking
Person specification
- Proven record in working inclusively and collaboratively
- Effective planner
- Forward-looking
- Diligent
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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..
Please complete the documents attached and submit with your CV and cover letter.