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The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance, we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care.
Our vision is:
• The MSK health of the population is promoted throughout life
• Everyone with MSK conditions receives appropriate, high quality interventions to promote their health and well-being in a timely manner.
ARMA is a registered charity and a limited company, meaning that the board are both trustees of the charity and directors of the company. ARMA is a strong, stable and highly regarded charity with a track record of influence and success. We are relatively small in financial terms with a core budget of circa £100K in addition to project budgets, which vary from year to year. We also have healthy financial reserves.
We value the role our Trustees make. Our Treasurer plays and an important role alongside our CEO overseeing the financial health and integrity of the organisation.
While you may not have held a trustee position before, you will have the ability and professional confidence to work as part of a dynamic board of trustees. You will bring:
• Financial background with a firm understanding and appreciation of income statements and balance sheets, not-for-profit awareness and knowledge
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.
To apply for the position, please provide the following documents:
- Your CV
- A supporting statement (maximum two pages) that outlines your interest in the role of ARMA treasurer, and how you meet our requirements.
The deadline is 9.00am on Monday 25 August.
Interviews will be held in September.
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
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About It’s Time:
It’s Time is a charity created by and for young adults who have experienced the death of a parent. Founded by people who know this grief first-hand, the charity ensures no one aged 18–35 has to navigate such loss alone. Through peer-led support, events, free group therapy, and tailored resources, It’s Time offers connection and understanding during an often isolating time. The charity also partners with universities, workplaces, and families to promote better bereavement support - recognising that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and the help offered to young adults shouldn’t either.
The charity was founded in 2021 and we now run local peer support groups throughout England, have a year long waiting list for our group therapy and supports around 500 people in the online community. We recognise that as we grow our needs and those of our community are changing and are looking for someone skilled in charity growth to steer us into the next phase of our development.
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and committed Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and lead the financial stewardship of our growing charity. This is a vital voluntary role for someone with strong financial expertise who wants to make a meaningful difference in a purpose-driven organisation.
As Treasurer, you will ensure the financial health, integrity, and sustainability of the charity – guiding strategy, overseeing controls, and making sure the Board understands its financial responsibilities. You’ll also chair our Finance & Remuneration Committee and contribute to wider governance and leadership.
Time Commitment
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4 board meetings annually (Tuesday evenings via Zoom)
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1 annual in-person strategy day (usually a Saturday in London)
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Participation in any relevant sub-groups
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Ad hoc involvement in events, meetings, or training as needed
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Monthly bookkeeping or operational finance tasks (optional)
Remuneration
This is a voluntary position. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
Chair the Finance & Remuneration Committee
Oversee budgets, accounts, reserves policy, and investment activity
Present financial reports and key updates to the Board
Ensure financial procedures and controls are robust and compliant
Advise on the financial implications of strategy and fundraising
Ensure preparation and filing of annual accounts and reports
Keep the Board informed of financial duties and risks
Support the Chair and wider Board in strong, timely governance
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
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Qualified chartered accountant (or equivalent) – preferred
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Experience in charity finance, governance, or fundraising – desirable
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Skilled in interpreting and communicating financial information
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Confidence to challenge and offer independent judgement
Personal Qualities
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Passionate about the charity’s mission and social impact
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Able to provide leadership, clarity, and structure
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A collaborative and constructive team player
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Willing to engage with staff and stakeholders as needed
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Term
The Treasurer will serve a three-year term, with the option to renew for one additional term.
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The Bromley Experts by Experience Treasurer will help the board of trustees carry out their financial responsibilities, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chair of Trustees and staff team in establishing strong foundations for this Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation with a view to a financially sustainable future. You will also be supporting us in developing our future approach to financial management, making the most of financial modelling, and supporting clear reporting to funders, partners and stakeholders.
The Treasurer will play a vital role, working with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chair of Trustees and staff team to help the organisation ensure sound financial records, develop income streams, and build impact reports. As part of a new, expanded board of trustees at Bromley Experts by Experience, you will provide effective financial oversight, supporting the CEO and senior staff members in developing our vision and strategy to ensure a financially sustainable future.
IMPORTANT: As a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, our governing articles require that our staff, trustees and volunteers bring with them lived experience of disability (self-identified or otherwise). See how we define this below.
Responsibilities of the Treasurer:
- Present financial reports to the board in a format that helps fellow trustees understand X by X Bromley’s financial position.
- Advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.
- Work with professional advisors and staff, as needed to oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts.
- Ensure X by X Bromley activities benefit its members and beneficiaries.
- Ensure the board fulfils their duties and responsibilities for effective charity governance in line with Bromley Experts by Experience’s policies and the requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- Support and advocate for X by X Bromley’s mission, vision and values.
What we ask of you:
- The Treasurer should expect to serve for a minimum of 12 months.
- The Treasurer is required to attend scheduled meetings with some ad hoc meetings where necessary.
- It is anticipated that the time commitment will be an approximate average of 2.5 hours per week. This will mainly comprise of:
- Board meeting attendance (plus preparation thereof) every 8 weeks,
- AGM attendance (plus preparation of papers and accounts),
- Supporting our annual Disability Pride event.
- Regular scheduled meetings with senior staff.
- As we are a very small charity, there could be occasions when extra time will be required (e.g. during the planning of new projects or dealing with any particular difficulties that arise), or where additional support would be appreciated (e.g. attending events, meeting members at project days).
Key Skills and Qualities:
- Lived Experience of disability (can be self-identified)
- A belief that Disabled People can and should be actively welcomed and included in our communities. An understanding that it is barriers in society that make that harder. This is called the Social Model of Disability.
- A qualified accountant with not-for-profit awareness and knowledge. An understanding of very small charities and/or DDPOs would be advantageous.
- Competent IT skills, including working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
- Ability to communicate and explain financial information accessibly.
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating professional and independent judgement.
- A genuine interest in local communities and people.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, communicating in a way that is accessible to you.
- Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, the Treasurer role, and the financial aspects of running a charity.
- An effective team worker, contributing an independent perspective.
- Possess and demonstrate integrity, objectivity, accountability, and honesty.
- Commitment to Bromley Experts by Experience’s aims, objectives and values.
The Treasurer must be legally eligible to stand as a registered Company Director and Charity Trustee. Having had previous experience as a trustee of a voluntary organisation is an advantage.
The Treasurer will require a DBS Check to be completed.
What we mean by lived experience of disability:
As we follow the Social Model of Disability, our definition of Disabled person includes anyone who is being discriminated against or disabled by barriers in society, including:
- People with physical impairment
- People with visual impairment
- Deaf people
- People with hearing impairment
- People who are neurodivergent
- People with learning difficulties/disabilities
- People who experience mental health conditions/mental distress
- People with long-term health conditions
We recognise that a lot of these impairments are invisible and many people have more than one impairment.
We work to create inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society.
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• To offer advice and support to the Trustees and staff regarding the continuous development and
improvement of the charities vision.
• To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets,
accounts, management accounts and financial statements
• To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial
resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and
regulatory requirements.
• Support the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity
• Creating in conjunction with relevant senior staff sound financial processes and procedures
for the control of the charity’s assets
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan
• Reviewing the annual accounts are, where applicable, liaising with the charity’s external
accountants to ensure the accounts are compliant with charity policies
• Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line
with the charity’s objects
• Acting as a counter signatory on charity
Acting as a counter signatory on charity cheques and any applications and receipts of
funding (if necessary or mandated).
Healing and Wholeness for All
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The overall role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the Treasurer include:
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements (including arranging for the accounts to be submitted to the accountant).
- Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
- Ensuring that Mind in Kingston has appropriate reserves in line with its reserves policy.
- Ensuring that appropriate financial reports are presented to the board.
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
- Advising on the financial implications of Mind in Kingston’s strategic plans.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy.
- Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of Mind in Kingston.
- Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity and ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities.
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
- If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Supporting other trustees in understanding the organisation’s financial position and decision making.
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation and the ethical fundraising policy.
- Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for the Treasurer should have the following qualities:
- Relevant financial management/accounting qualifications and/or experience.
- Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes or willingness to learn.
- The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
- Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board.
- A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
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Join Us as a Charity Trustee: Help Shape the Future of Befriending
Are you passionate about building a more connected society, where no one feels forgotten or alone?
Befriending Networks, the world’s largest network of befriending projects, is recruiting two trustees to help us champion the vital role of befriending in reducing loneliness and social isolation.
Around 1 in 6 people worldwide experience loneliness. Befriending services respond to this need by matching people in their communities for planned social activities that build meaningful connections.
Befriending Networks supports over 300 member organisations to deliver quality befriending services, through sector-specific training, events, resources, awards and 1:1 support.
As a Befriending Networks trustee, you will be part of a welcoming and active board that enables befriending services across the UK and beyond to thrive. You will join us at an exciting time, as we begin to deliver our next strategic steps as an organisation.
Following a recent board skills review, we are seeking two individuals who can offer skills in the following areas:
- Income generation – This trustee will have an enterprising mindset, with experience of strategic fundraising, working with grantmakers, trusts and foundations or devising corporate sponsorships. Their guidance will help our charity to move into new ways of generating income, allowing us to become more resilient and advance our vision for a society where the importance of meaningful connections is valued.
- Sector influence and advocacy – This trustee will be a great communicator, with a skill for forming and sustaining effective relationships. They will have a broad professional network which might include national or international connections. They may have connections which include the private sector, academia, thinktanks or investors interested in making social impact. Their experience might include research, policy making or campaigning. Their guidance will help us advocate for the befriending sector with greater impact and effectiveness.
By joining the Befriending Networks board, you will play an integral role in moving our charity forward and helping us champion the impact of befriending on loneliness and isolation. If you have the skills we’re looking for and are energised by working collaboratively to help organisations (and others) succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
We are keen to hear from applicants with diverse lived experiences, especially those currently underrepresented in trustee boards. No previous board experience is required and you do not need to meet all requirements listed in the role descriptions to apply.
Location: Remote/UK-wide (with one in-person meeting in Edinburgh per year)
Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month. We have 6 board meetings per year (5 online and 1 in-person)
Applications close: Monday 18th August 2025
Our Board Executive will review all expressions of interest and will want to set up an online call with applicants to discuss their suitability for the role.
A society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it, and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised.
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Our partner provides practical support and financial assistance to people forced to travel to access abortion care, operating across Europe and beyond, whilst working towards a future where safe, legal abortion is accessible to all.
They are seeking a Treasurer with strong finance and accounting experience to join the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will provide oversight of financial strategy, risk and compliance, review management accounts and budgets, and support the preparation of annual accounts in collaboration with the staff team and bookkeeper.
The post-holder will bring charity governance experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial trustees. A commitment to the organisation’s pro-abortion, feminist and anti-oppressive values is essential.
The Board meets remotely every six weeks, with an additional monthly Governance Working Group meeting. Occasional in-person gatherings may take place every couple of years. The time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.
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TRUSTEES WANTED – Help Lead MINDSET Charity Forward
Are you ready to help shape a movement that could save lives? Do you believe men deserve safe spaces to speak, grow, and thrive?
MINDSET is a bold new UK charity supporting men’s mental health and personal development. We offer peer-led support, practical workshops, and a community built on courage, connection, and growth. But to build a strong foundation, we need visionary Trustees to guide us.
Why MINDSET Matters
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Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK.
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1 in 8 men experience mental health challenges—but many never seek help.
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Stigma, isolation, and outdated ideas of masculinity still hold men back.
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MINDSET is here to change that—with action, empathy, and tools for real growth.
Your Role: Trustee (Volunteer)
As a Trustee, you’ll help steer MINDSET’s strategy, governance, and impact. You’ll work closely with our Founder and General Manager to ensure we stay true to our mission and grow sustainably.
We’re especially seeking Trustees with experience in:
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Fundraising & Income Generation
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
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Charity Governance & Compliance
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Service Development & Programme Design
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Finance & Budgeting (Treasurer role)
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Administration & Record Keeping (Secretary role)
Who We’re Looking For
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Passionate about men’s mental health and personal growth.
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Strategic thinkers with relevant experience.
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Committed to good governance and ethical leadership.
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Able to attend quarterly board meetings (online).
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Willing to contribute approx. 4–6 hours/month.
Lived experience of mental health challenges or supporting others is warmly welcomed.
Why Join Us?
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Shape a new charity from the ground up.
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Make a real impact on men’s lives across the UK.
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Use your expertise for good in a meaningful leadership role.
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Be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team.
Apply Now
Send a short expression of interest and your CV.
Deadline: 18th August 2025 before 12pm
Let’s build a stronger MINDSET—for every man who needs it.
Lead the change. Be the difference.
MINDSET Charity
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Purpose of the Role:
The Treasurer plays a key leadership role in ensuring SAPHNA’s financial integrity and sustainability. In addition to the responsibilities of a General Trustee, the Treasurer provides strategic guidance and oversight on SAPHNA’s financial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee SAPHNA’s financial management, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place.
- Advise the Board on financial strategy, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Work closely with SAPHNA’s management team to monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance.
- Ensure the preparation of annual accounts in accordance with charity regulations.
- Present financial reports to the Board in a clear and accessible format.
- Support the development of financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure SAPHNA’s funds are invested appropriately, achieving both security and growth.
- Oversee financial compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Person Specification:
- Must have proven financial expertise, with experience in UK financial management, accountancy, or charity finance.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Commitment to SAPHNA’s mission, vision, and values.
- Experience in governance, leadership, or financial oversight.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other Trustees and SAPHNA’s management team.
Time Commitment:
Trustees are required to attend quarterly Board meetings, participation in working groups or committees, and occasional representation of SAPHNA at events. The Treasurer role may require additional time to review financial matters and liaise with staff.
Please send a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
To achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improve health outcomes & reduce health inequalities for school aged children




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What we're looking for
We need a finance-minded trustee who can keep us on the right track financially while we focus on creating real change. You don't need to be a charity expert (we'll teach you that), but you do need to care about what we're doing and have the skills to help us do it properly.
Your background might include:
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Professional experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping
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An ability to make sense of financial information and explain it to others
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Strong attention to detail (because the small stuff does matter)
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A genuine enthusiasm for our mission and charitable objects
What would be brilliant (but not essential):
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Previous charity sector experience
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Formal accounting qualifications
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Experience with charity accounting software
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Understanding of what it's like to run a small charity on a tight budget
What you'll be doing
This isn't about sitting in boardrooms making abstract decisions. You'll be:
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Keeping our finances healthy: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations and making sure our bookkeeping stays accurate
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Being our financial voice: Presenting clear, understandable financial reports at monthly trustee meetings
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Planning ahead: Leading our annual budget process and helping us make smart financial decisions
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Staying compliant: Ensuring we meet all charity financial regulations and coordinate our annual independent examination
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Managing risk: Helping us spot potential financial challenges before they become problems
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Helping with fundraising: Writing grant applications, helping come up with fundraising ideas
The need-to-know
Time commitment: Around 4-8 hours per month - this includes one monthly trustee meeting, your financial review work, and the occasional extra task that crops up
Term: We're looking for a minimum 2-year commitment initially, which then becomes a rolling 1-year term subject to the constitutional requirements.
When we meet: We will be setting our meeting dates at the start of the organisation's year (October 2025) so everyone can plan ahead.
Next steps timeline:
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Applications close: 5 September 2025 at 17:00
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Interview dates: TBC - dependent on application numbers
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Next board meeting: TBC
Why this role matters
Every month, we see the difference our work makes to neurodivergent legal professionals who've struggled to find their place in traditional firm culture. Your financial expertise won't just keep our books balanced - it'll help us scale our impact responsibly and ensure we're here for the long haul.
What we offer in return
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Real impact: See directly how your skills contribute to meaningful change
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Supportive team: Work with a committed and welcoming board that'll have your back
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Professional development: Gain valuable charity governance experience
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Flexibility: We’re a team of working professionals and always work around professional commitments
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Recognition: References and recommendations for future opportunities
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Reimbursed expenses: We cover reasonable costs related to your trustee duties
We're committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to our application process, just let us know.
Application deadline: 5 September 2025 at 17:00
Raising awareness, providing support, and reducing the stigma surrounding neurodiversity in the legal profession.
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Home-Start Suffolk is seeking an experienced and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital leadership role in a well-established and growing charity that supports families across Suffolk. As Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chair, CEO, Finance Sub Committee and wider Board to ensure strong financial oversight and governance.
You’ll help guide our financial strategy, support budget-setting and risk management, and ensure that financial information is clear and accessible to the Board. We are specifically looking for someone with experience in charity finance, ideally with a background in accountancy or financial management. You will bring a solid understanding of financial governance and charity reporting requirements and be confident in offering strategic insight as well as practical advice.
This Treasurer role is part of our wider trustee recruitment, and we welcome applicants who also bring any of the following:
- Experience or knowledge of the local charity or voluntary sector
- Understanding of family support or volunteer management
- Strong networks and connections within local businesses
- Previous involvement with Home-Start Suffolk as a volunteer or someone who has received support
- A passion for making a difference in your community
To empower parents with the skills, knowledge and emotional resilience to raise their children to flourish
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The Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC) is seeking dynamic, motivated and experienced people who want to add their energy and expertise to pursuing our mission to end corporate abuses of human rights and the environment.
Corporate Justice Coalition’s (CJC) mission is to secure greater protection of human rights and the environment with regard to the global operations of UK corporations, including improved access to justice for those harmed by the activities of UK companies. We work with a diverse range of mainly civil society coalition partners from the fields of global poverty, environmental sustainability and human rights to: change government policies and the law; maintain and strengthen civil society advocacy and campaigning on corporate accountability; develop and promote shared policy solutions; promote public support for the rights of people affected by corporate abuses and solutions to this.
We are looking for two new trustees to join our board. We are looking for a treasurer and another trustee with experience of fundraising in the charity sector.
In addition to the time required to fulfil the responsibilities of any trustee, the role of treasurer would require around 1 additional hour a month.
We are seeking to deepen the diversity of our board and will take that ambition into account when appointing trustees. We would especially like to hear from people with lived experience of the impact of corporate wrongdoing - either overseas or in the UK. In addition, trustee members with experience or skills in running a small charity are always welcomed.
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Role title – Treasurer
Hours – 1–2 days per month plus quarterly Board meetings
Location – Remote with some London Board meetings
Salary – Voluntary role
Travel requirement – Occasional
Contract type – Voluntary
Accountable to – Chair of Trustees, working closely with CEO and Board of Trustees
Start date – October 2025
About the Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust
The Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust was established in 2015 to celebrate and support the music and legacy of British composer Stephen Dodgson (1924–2013). Stephen Dodgson had a long, distinguished and multifaceted career as a composer, Professor at the Royal College of Music and Radio 3 broadcaster. His musical voice could be both playful and deeply evocative, and he was much loved as a mentor to younger generations of musicians that worked with and taught. Particularly renowned for classical guitar compositions, he wrote widely for multiple idioms including chamber, orchestral, choral, solo voice and operatic works and has been recorded by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Roberts piano trio, Karolos, Magnard and Perpetuo ensembles, and singers Ailish Tynan, Katie Bray, James Gilchrist, Marcus Farnsworth and Roderick Williams.
The Trust awards grants to musicians, ensembles, festivals, educational institutions and arts organisations that perform, record or promote Dodgson’s music in line with the Trust’s charitable aims. The Trust responds to external grant applications and we also curate our own artistic and commemorative projects. A small, dedicated Board of Trustees works closely with the Trust CEO to guide and support the organisation’s work, ensuring funds are used thoughtfully and make a lasting, meaningful difference to the classical music community.
Recent projects also include a beautiful centenary book, a collection of essays and fond reminiscences about Stephen Dodgson – the man and the musician – which came out in 2024.
About the Role
The Trust is looking for a Treasurer to join our Board and take the lead in overseeing the charity’s finances. This is a key role, offering the chance to make a direct impact on the Trust’s ability to support musicians and projects with confidence and transparency.
The Treasurer is responsible for both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management — from preparing budgets and reports to supporting the Chair, CEO and fellow Trustees in financial planning and risk management. This rewarding role will help many interesting and worthwhile projects come to fruition and includes plenty of opportunities to enjoy attending concerts and other similar events. (Recent events include two epic concerts featuring major Dodgson works at St John’s Smith Square, the opening night of this year’s Barnes Music Festival and a Snape Maltings performance of Dodgson’s four-act opera Margaret Catchpole.)
This role would suit someone with financial management skills or similar, and a fair knowledge of and interest in classical music, arts funding, and charitable work more generally. A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with others and is enthusiastic about the opportunity to promote music and musicians – especially young musicians will thrive in this role.
Key Responsibilities
As a Trustee
- Help guide the Trust’s overall strategy and governance
- Ensure the charity’s funds are managed responsibly and in line with our objectives
- Contribute to grant-making decisions and long-term planning
- Act in the best interests of the Trust and support our mission and values
- Represent the Trust at sponsored performances and events
As Treasurer
- Maintain an overview of the Trust’s financial health
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations: bookkeeping, invoice payments, bank statement reconciliations
- Prepare quarterly bank account reconciliations and financial outlooks for the Board
- Ensure compliance with charity law and financial regulations, including annual reports to the Charity Commission
- Advise on budgeting, cashflow, reserves, and investment planning
- Monitor financial risks and ensure appropriate policies and controls are in place
- Apply at least once a year to HMRC to claim Gift Aid on donations made to the Trust
- Keep Charity Commission and HMRC records up to date
- Work closely with the CEO in aligning financial decisions with impact and priorities, and maintaining contact with ongoing projects
Supporting the Chair
- Assist the Chair in providing leadership and direction for the Board, and enabling the Board to fulfil their responsibilities
- Ensure that the Trust pursues our objects as defined in our governing document, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation/regulations
- Support the Chair in enabling well-rounded and strategic discussions among Trustees
- Work in partnership with the Chair and Trustees to support the CEO and freelance staff, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation
What the Trust Is Looking For
Essential:
- Financial management experience, ideally within or alongside the charity or arts sector
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain finance clearly to others
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Excel, Googlesheets, Xero or similar)
- A sound understanding of financial governance and reporting requirements
Desirable:
- An interest in classical music or the wider arts
- Experience working with or advising a charity, arts organisation, or funding body
- A collaborative, thoughtful, and supportive approach
Time Commitment
- Attend 3–4 Board meetings per year (virtual or in-person, London)
- Ongoing oversight of financial matters (1–2 days per month)
- Occasional availability for guidance or working groups between meetings
- Optional attendance at concerts, festivals and other Dodgson celebrations.
Deadline: Deadline: 22nd September
If this opportunity interests you, the Trust would be delighted to hear from you. Please send a short CV and covering note explaining your interest and experience.
About 1st Place
1st Place was established in 2005 as part of the Aylesbury Sure Start Programme, shaped by the vision of local children and parents. It was created to be a welcoming and supportive space where families come first—where parents could access the support they need, professionals could collaborate, and services could evolve to better serve the local community.
Families remain at the core of everything 1st Place does today.
The Opportunity
1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre is a respected Family Hub and provider of early years education. Through outreach, nursery provision, and a range of family-focused projects—particularly for children under five—the organisation delivers high-quality, consistent services to the local community.
The Board of Trustees is seeking a new Honorary Treasurer to succeed the outgoing postholder. The Treasurer chairs the Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee and holds responsibility, on behalf of the Board, for overseeing budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements. The role also ensures that appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the voluntary sector, charity governance, finance, and risk management. Strategic thinking, effective communication with trustees and senior managers, and leadership experience are essential. A commitment to dedicating time and energy to the organisation’s mission is vital.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a Treasurer to help us keep our pennies in order and our plans sustainable. You’ll lead on our budgeting, track spending, and make sure we meet charity finance standards—with support from the team.
You’ll love this role at SUNSHINE if you:
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Have experience in financial manage,ent and controls or accounting.
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Enjoy spreadsheets and making sense of numbers.
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Want to help a small charity thrive.
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Like being trusted with important responsibilities.
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Want to help shape a new start-up charity from the ground up.
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Believe in ethical leadership and grassroots change.
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Are ready to learn and grow with us.
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Want to use your experience and/or skills to make a real impact.
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Like working flexibly and creatively.
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Looking for a passionate and dedicated cause that makes a huge impact in peoples lives.
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Want to give back to society, the community.
We're SUNSHINE a brand-new UK loneliness and social isolation charity in London dedicated to combating loneliness and social isolation through community based initatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and help transform lives. We aim to bring people together, spreading joy and community spirit, while raising confidence and self esteem so that together we can breakdown the barriers that cause loneliness and social isolation.
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Be The SUNSHINE In Peoples Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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