Bookkeeper volunteer roles in edinburgh, scotland
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector; knowledge and experience of the drug sector an advantage.
As we are a small organisation this is quite a hands-on role. You will need:
To work collaboratively with the CEO, our book-keepers and the auditors to produce annual accounts
and regular financial statements
Proven accountancy qualifications, budgeting and understanding the finance of small
charities including a working knowledge of xero
Ability to translate finances in an easy-to-understand manner for different
stakeholders with less financial knowledge
Good knowledge of charity governance rules and procedures
To be passionate about the values and mission of the charity
You will also work closely with the Chair and the Board to ensure we are meeting our
financial objectives
You will be willing to bring experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and be
willing to broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
About Transform
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a global leader in developing, and advocating for, more
humane drug policies. Our vision is a world where drug policy contributes to safer and
healthier societies. We want to recruit a treasurer, to oversee income and expenditure of the
organisation, to help drive forward our work.
This is an exciting time in drug policy. Rapid changes in approach are occurring in the UK and
internationally. Transform has a long history of shaping these changes and seeking to ensure
that reform reduces harm, improves social justice and protects public health. Our Anyone’s
Child campaign is a highly effective family-led movement that has had a significant impact
here and abroad. But like so many charities, we are feeling the strain from the cost of giving
crisis and gaining longer-term sustainable funding is essential for the continuation of our
important work.
We welcome applications from all candidates with the skills and commitment to support the
work of Transform. We especially welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic
candidates as part of our commitment to ensuring a full diversity of experience is reflected in
our work. We are also interested to hear from candidates with personal lived experience
which informs their understanding of the need for drug policy reform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are looking for a trustee who understands charity finance. Ideally you would be a qualified accountant, perhaps retired, but with a particular expertise in charity finance. We have a bookkeeper who does the work for us, so we are not looking for someone to do our accounts but we need a trustee who can give them direction and ensure the Board has the necessary financial information.
We are looking for someone who cares about and wants to help young people who are in the care system to make it to and through university. This is not about helping individual youngsters personally. We are building and funding programmes to enable others to help them more effectively.
You need to be willing to be a trustee. This involves preparing for meetings by reading the papers, speaking up in meetings and sharing your opinions and experience, working with others on the board and with our education partners to develop ways we can fulfil our goal of increasing the number of care-experienced young people who successfully complete a degree and find work.
You need to be able to meet the time commitment which is to attend our (virtual) trustee meetings. These are held on a Wednesday afternoon once a quarter – the dates are published well in advance. We also get together, in person, for up to a full day once a year – again usually on a Wednesday. You will need to prepare for meetings and there may be the occasional other tasks so we recommend thinking of a time commitment of 2 -3 hours a month.
Previous experience as a charity trustee is highly desirable, but not essential, as you will have a full explanation of the duties and responsibilities of trustees during your induction.
Please send a CV and a covering letter explaining how you match the requirements for the role
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We focus on improving the aspirations and education opportunities of care leavers. In particular we work to get them into and through Higher Education
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
As a BGEN Trustee, you’ll:
- Share your passion for plant and nature education on a national and international stage
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team shaping BGEN’s future
- Build experience in governance, strategy, fundraising and leadership
- Expand your professional network across cultural, heritage and environmental sectors
- Develop your own skills in decision-making, communication, and strategic planning
As a BGEN Trustee, you will be an active member of the Board and join a workstream.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic leadership and support the development of BGEN’s priorities
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and governing documents
- Monitor financial performance, working with the Treasurer
- Help identify and manage organisational risks
- Contribute to effective, transparent decision-making in the best interests of BGEN
- Support record-keeping and communication with the BGEN Coordinator
- Collaborate with fellow Trustees across workstreams
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
Your suitability and experience for the role
Why you’d like to join the Bgen Board of Trustees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.