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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If the answer is yes, then this could be the perfect role for you!
STAMP Revisited is a small but ambitious charity, which provides advocacy and emotional support to those experiencing mental health difficulties. We support them to access vital services they need that they would not be able to access independently. We have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and respected.
We are currently recruiting a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee of STAMP Revisited, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to those experiencing mental health issues.
In addition to the general duties as Trustee, as Treasurer you will play a pivotal role in securing the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. You will ensure that effective and appropriate financial measures are put in place and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a Treasurer and sitting on our Board, we would love to hear from you. Our Board welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, aged 18 or over with a wide range of skills. We are keen to welcome people who have personal experience of mental health challenges, including service users and carers.
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We need a Treasurer/Trustee to support the Board of Trustees in achieving on-going Good Governance of of an unincorporated charity transitioning into a CIO
What will you be doing?
The new Trustee/Treasurer is needed to give advice on the Society’s strategic plans at a time of increased uncertainty about the level of support for our national activities.
In past years the Society has held very successful annual events but now, due to uncertainty about the current and future level of support for these events - organised by ambitious, experienced volunteers. Consequently the board members now need support and guidance to ensure confidence in the financial viability of on-going plans and to ensure that funds are properly managed.
What are we looking for?
Experience in accounts preferably with awareness of charitable governance, analysis and evaluation skills, ability to communicate and explain financial information, people handling and leadership skills
What difference will you make?
A sympathetic, knowledgeable and reliable professional will give the inexperienced trustees confidence to make informed decisions on the financial governance of the society and the reassurance that efficient oversight is in place.
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Calibre Audio is a national charity providing an audiobook and audio content service to anyone who is print disabled.
Our members may be blind, partially sighted, have dyslexia or other learning difficulties or even be unable to hold a book. Whatever the reason for their struggle to access print, our vision is an inclusive society where everyone has access to audiobooks.
This pack outlines more about what we do and the impact of our work which we hope you find informative.
Our Board of Trustees is highly motivated with a genuine commitment to use their business and life experience to help make a difference. We are currently looking to appoint a new Trustee to take on the position of Treasurer, joining the Board to support the charity as it moves into an exciting period of growth and development. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2024, it is more important than ever that the charity is well positioned to broaden its membership and to maximise the opportunities presented by the ever-changing technology landscape.
To fulfil the position of Treasurer we are looking for someone who can oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the Board. A personal connection to the experiences of our members (visual impairment, dyslexia etc) is useful, but not essential. Other important skills include the ability to be visionary, think strategically and to influence key stakeholders, both within your sphere of expertise and more broadly. Strong communication skills along with a collaborative approach and a commitment to our aims are also vital.
If you have the enthusiasm, skills and experience to help us drive growth and increase our impact, we would love to hear from you.
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- ROLE TITLE: Trustee of the Board of Directors
- SPECIALISM: Finance / Treasurer
- LOCATION: Grimsby
- HOURS OF WORK:4 - 6 hours per month.
- MEETINGS: 6 Board Meetings and 6 Sub-Committee Meetings per year.
All Trustees are expected to make an active and dynamic contribution to the Board, the organisation and to supporting our work. Trustees have wide-ranging skills, knowledge, and experience appropriate to governance and strategy.
The overall role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, our strategic planning and to provide guidance to help ensure financial viability and support the requirements underpinning proper financial governance and procedures.
This key role will provide assurance to the Board that the financial resources of YMCA Humber meet its present and future needs, working with the CEO to ensure the Charity complies with relevant legislations, through efficient administration and best practice in good governance.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strategic vision, and a solid understanding and acceptance of the legal responsibilities of Trusteeship.
- Financial or accountancy experience.
- Good independent judgment, and a high level of credibility within the community.
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to the work of the Charity.
- Open and transparent approach.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Knowledge of Charity finance or housing association finance.
- Skills to analyse proposals and examine the financial consequences.
It should be noted that the focus of this Trustee role is strategic, and the Treasurer will not be managing the organisation’s finances on a day-to-day basis; however, regular contact and liaison with the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Finance is expected.
Initially we’d like to set-up an informal conversation prior to completing any application.
After this, if you feel that a trusteeship with YMCA Humber would be a good fit for you, we’ll invite you to submit a personal statement and submit your CV, that will be reviewed by the current board of trustees.
Our mission is to develop an extended YMCA family, which allows people to have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.
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Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support (OBS) is a small charity (a charitable incorporated organisation or CIO) providing free direct breastfeeding support to the families of Oxfordshire - via a mixture of virtual one to one appointments, in-person sessions, Zoom groups, a private Facebook group, antenatal workshops and work targeted at groups that are under-represented. Although founded as an independent charity in 2018, OBS’s work is a continuation of 12 years of breastfeeding support under the Baby Café umbrella. OBS is well known and respected in the community, with strong and valuable relationships with other service providers in the NHS, Local Authority and voluntary sectors. OBS is committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation, with a focus on social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, gender identities and life experiences to become trustees.
OBS is seeking to recruit a trustee to act as treasurer of trustees for a period of 2-3 years. In addition to the responsibilities of a general trustee, treasurer of the trustees will:
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Provide financial leadership to the board of trustees, offering valuable insights and recommendations on financial planning, budgeting, and investment decisions.
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Oversee the development and implementation of the charity's financial policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
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Prepare and present financial reports at board meetings, providing clear and concise updates on the charity's financial performance and projections. This would include preparing an annual budget and monthly management accounts.
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Monitor and assess the charity's financial health, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions. This would also include ensuring restricted funds are recorded and monitored appropriately to ensure than any grant terms are complied with
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Ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters, promoting ethical practices and adherence to financial policies.
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Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Charity Commission regulations, and ensure timely completion of annual review
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Support the fundraising team in financial planning for campaigns and initiatives, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives. This would also include assisting in the preparation of the financial information for grant applications and assisting with preparing reports at the end of the grant period to show compliance with financial restrictions of any grants
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Keep abreast of financial trends, legal requirements, and best practices in the charity sector, sharing relevant insights with the board and staff
This work is likely to involve around 10 hours per month,
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Treasurer Role Description
About us
We are a global alliance of 47 local organisations in 38 countries, working on the front line with children and families in need. Our vision is a world in which children and families everywhere have access to the support they need to survive and thrive. Our mission is to make that happen through research, knowledge exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. We are registered as a charity under the Charity Commission for England and Wales and have two subsidiaries registered in New Zealand and in the US.
What we do
As local practitioners, we provide direct support every day to children and families in our communities, based on our frontline knowledge of what they need most. As an alliance, we use this local insight to inform research, practice exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. These lead to change nationally, regionally and globally. Through research, we gather and analyse evidence to discover and develop better ways to help children and families to live well. Through knowledge exchange, we maximise the reach of solutions that have been shown to work so they can be used to support even more children and families. Through campaigning, we influence and inspire others to take action for children and families worldwide.
For more information about our work and our members, please visit our website.
About the role
We are looking for a Treasurer with experience of working with not for profits in setting strategic financial direction and it would be desirable if they have experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or similar regulatory bodies.
You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new strategy, build on our campaigns and broaden our advocacy to mobilise greater support and achieve change. In line with this, we have built our model on realistic income forecasts, we plan to maintain the net unrestricted funds available, we are building restricted funding streams to fund our thematic priorities, we continue to align income and expenditure on 6 month, 12 month and 18 month time horizons and we carefully manage the commitment of our remaining surplus reserves.
Responsibilities of the Treasurer
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee (see below), the responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting. For example, by taking a lead role on behalf of the board in:
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Reviewing budgets, accounts and financial statements, and recommending them to the Board for approval
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Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
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Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
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Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
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Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised through external audits and internal reviews and that any recommendations are implemented
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Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
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Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
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Chairing the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Committee (formerly the Finance and Human Resources Committee) and leading meetings three times a year
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Ensuring that organisation has processes in place to meet any compliance requirements
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Ensuring the organisation has a risk management process in place
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Reviewing and signing financial transactions and other documentation that requires board approval
Family values mutual accountability and has a Responsibility Framework which outlines responsibilities and rights for board trustees, members and staff. The Treasurer has a key role in ensuring that mutual accountability is upheld in areas of finance by identifying and highlighting potential conflicts of loyalty..
General duties of a trustee of a Trustee of Family For Every Child
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To ensure that Family for Every Child complies with its governing documents, UK charity law, UK company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations of a UK registered charity
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To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its Articles of Association, and that it uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
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To ensure that the organisation operates within the parameters laid down by the members in the Governance Manual
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To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. In doing so, to ensure that the Board has taken account of input from the membership
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To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
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To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
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To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
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To monitor the performance of the Chief Executive Officer
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To represent the organisation externally
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To represent the board on relevant subsidiary entities
Person specification
We are looking for someone with the following experience and capability:
All trustees need to have the following:
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Understanding, or commitment to acquire an understanding, of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees of a UK charity. Acceptance of these duties, responsibilities and liabilities, and a commitment to operate within them.
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Good, independent judgement and the ability to operate at a strategic level.
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An ability and willingness to work as a part of a team and to support the staff team.
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Understanding and empathy with Family for Every Child’s vision, mission, values and beliefs.
In addition to the trustee person specification, the Treasurer needs to have:
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Financial and business experience at a senior management or director level
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An understanding of the charity sector, for example an appreciation of the operations, accounting (including SORP) and legal framework in the UK
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Experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or a similar regulatory body
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Significant experience of financial management and strategy
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Some experience of charity fundraising is desirable
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The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
Desirable, but not essential requirements:
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experience of working with or on a board
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a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body
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Experience of both local and international not for profits.
Time Commitment
This is a substantial and responsible role, and will suit someone able to commit about 18-20 hours three times a year. This includes about 18 hours a year for meetings (which are held on Zoom at a time which is most mutually convenient for attendees in different time zones), as well as time for reading and preparation.
Board and committee meetings are three times a year, and there may be ad hoc meetings between the regular meetings. If the Treasurer also sits on the board of a subsidiary entity, there are additional three board meetings. In addition, trustees are requested to provide support and guidance to the CEO and other Secretariat staff on an ongoing basis.
The initial term is a three-year period which can be reviewed by the Board..
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Family’s board is international and we wish to continue to strengthen representation of different cultures and world views. We are hoping to appoint a Treasurer to bring further diversity to our board, and who will enrich our governance by bringing different perspectives and experiences, which reflect our global alliance. The Treasurer does not have to be based in the UK, or be a UK national, and we welcome candidates outside Europe and the US.
Remuneration
Please note that this is an advisory role, with no remuneration. Expenses for travel, as
required, will be reimbursed by Family for Every Child in accordance with our policies.
Family for Every Child has zero-tolerance for abuse and exploitation of all people and all Trustees are expected to understand and comply with the Safeguarding policy (which includes the safeguarding code of conduct) and other related policies.
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We are seeking a Trustee Treasurer to help to manage our finances and investments, as well as being involved in strategic decision-making and grant giving.
The Lipman Miliband Trust is a charity whose purpose is to support socialist research and education as well as “educational activities that raise public awareness and understanding of struggles and movements for peace, human rights and a more equal, diverse co-operative and democratic society.”
The Trust was established by socialist businessman Michael Lipman in 1974 and academic Ralph Miliband until his death in 1994. We are celebrating fifty years of the Trust’s existence this year – and looking forward to the next 50!
Having benefited from a significant increase in resources in recent years we have started on an exciting new phase of our development that has meant increasing staff support and expanding our outreach, fund-raising and grant-giving activities.
We are currently a Board of ten trustees and we are now seeking a Trustee Treasurer who shares our values and our belief in the vital importance of socialist education. You will work with our Trust Coordinator as well as external advisors and accountants in helping to manage our finances and investments, and be a member of our Governance and Finance Working Group. As is the case with all charities, our finances are critical to the success of our work so experience or understanding of financial management and accounting would be very welcome. This is a voluntary, unpaid post, but we are happy to pay for appropriate additional training and there will be a lot of support from the Trust Coordinator and other trustees.
Being a Trustee is a significant commitment and responsibility, but it is also hugely rewarding. The role will require you to attend each of our four Trustee meetings a year, and to participate in regular online meetings of the Finance & Governance Working Group. You will be part of strategic decision-making about the Trust, contribute towards the Trust’s governance and take part in decisions about grant awards.
We are based in different locations around the country and most of our work is conducted online, however we aim to meet in-person as a Board at least twice a year.
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Are you passionate about mental health support and peer advocacy? Do you possess financial expertise and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, we invite you to become our Treasurer/Finance Trustee at The Anthony Seddon Fund!
At The Anthony Seddon Fund, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to connect, share experiences, and receive peer-driven mental health support. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness, and as Treasurer/Finance Trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our organisation.
Why Join Us?
· Meaningful Impact: Your financial oversight will directly contribute to the continued growth and effectiveness of our peer support programmes, positively impacting the lives of those we serve.
· Flexible Commitment: With an approximate time commitment of 8-10 hours per month, this role offers flexibility to accommodate your schedule while still making a significant difference in our organisation.
· Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated peers and volunteers who share your passion for mental health advocacy and support.
Key Responsibilities
· Financial Management: Oversee the financial operations of The Anthony Seddon Fund, including budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal planning.
· Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with our mission and strategic goals.
· Fundraising Support: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and initiatives to support our programmes and services, including grant applications and donor stewardship.
· Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices for nonprofit organisations, providing guidance on financial policies and procedures.
Qualifications
· Financial Expertise: Demonstrated experience in financial management, accounting, or related fields.
· Commitment: Willingness to dedicate approximately 8-10 hours per month to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
· Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers.
· Passion for Mental Health: A genuine commitment to our mission of promoting mental wellness and peer support.
How to Apply
If you are ready to contribute your financial expertise to support our peer-driven mental health initiatives, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining our team.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges! Together, we can create a community of support and empowerment.
To provide a safe space that promotes social interactions and support networks to aid prevention, recovery and management of any mental health issue
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Role Title: Trustee Treasurer
Salary: Unpaid (travel expenses paid)
Appointment: mid/end of May 2024
Start Date: June 2024
Counterpoints Arts is a leading national organisation working at the intersection of arts, migration and social change. For 11 years, Counterpoints Arts has been at the vanguard of cultural commissioning and practice, supporting and producing the arts by and about migrants and refugees, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and welcomed within British arts, history and culture.
The range of Counterpoints Arts’ work has grown considerably since it was founded in 2012 and we are now seeking a new Treasurer with a strong financial background and the skills and experience that will complement those of existing Board members. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone whose values align with the charity's mission and overall team culture.
Counterpoints Arts aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds to its Board of Trustees. We particularly welcome applications from those who have been historically excluded from the cultural sector, including people with lived experience of displacement, people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people and people from a working class background.
About the role
The role of the Trustee Treasurer is to maintain oversight at Board level of Counterpoints Arts’ finances, and is primarily a governance and strategic role that does not involve any day-to-day involvement in bookkeeping. Please note that this is an unpaid role, with travel expenses covered.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing updates alongside other Trustees and the Director at quarterly meetings
- Supporting the Director with review of monthly management accounts and presenting financial reports at each meeting
- Leading on key policies at Board level, where relevant, for example the Reserves policy / Anti-Fraud policy
- Leading on risk management and reporting at each meeting
- Ensuring correct review and sign off of year end accounts and that accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
- Acting as a signatory for other relevant forms, such as grant agreements
- Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
- Sitting on recruitment and disciplinary panels, as needed
- Be available to provide ad hoc support and guidance outside of quarterly Board meetings and in exceptional circumstances, as needed
Essential Requirements:
- Alignment with and a commitment to the aims, overall mission and culture/values of Counterpoints Arts
- Experience in a senior role, for example Operations Director or similar in the private, public or not for profit sector
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the Board and to advocate for Counterpoints Arts’ vision and programme
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An openness to share with Counterpoints Arts your extended expertise, pathways and networks
- An ability to work and contribute effectively as a member of a Board and to take decisions for the overall good of Counterpoints Arts
- Excellent references
In addition to the above person specification for a trustee, candidates for the role of Treasurer should also have the following experience:
- Financial qualifications and experience
- Some experience of fundraising and pension schemes
- Knowledge of the entities and processes that govern charitable organisations
- Skills to analyse proposals/documents and examine their financial consequences
Desirable Experience includes:
- Experience of working in the charity sector or in the field of arts/migration.
The successful candidate for the Trustee Treasurer position at Counterpoints Arts will gain the opportunity to contribute strategically to an organisation at the forefront of promoting arts, migration, and social change. Additionally, they'll be able to benefit from working with a highly collaborative and dedicated team and from enriching their network and experience in the arts and charity sectors.
Time Commitment
The Trustee Board meets once each quarter for an average of 2 hours. Trustees are then required to commit the time necessary to follow up on agreed action points. In addition, Counterpoints Arts may organise more structured meetings to discuss specific matters and strategy directly or on issues that are urgent. Trustees are also invited to attend the events organised by Counterpoints Arts.
Values and Beliefs underpinning our work
Our work is organised around a set of core values and beliefs that guide our work and inform our decisions.
Our working culture, created through the interactions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners and wider network, is based around the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, trust, care, generosity, transparency, accountability and deep commitment to our work.
We are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity for all staff, regardless of their position, gender, age, race, religion, or background.
How To Apply
Please send the following documents to us by email with ‘Trustee Treasurer Application’ as the subject, by Sunday 28th April 2024:
- An up-to-date, comprehensive CV
- Covering letter (max one page) outlining how you meet the role and person specification criteria
- A completed Equality Diversity Form.
We encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet every criteria, and please contact us if you have any questions about the role.
We will review all applications by 5th May and then carry out interviews week commencing 6th May and we aim to recruit for this position by end of mid/end of May 2024.
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About us
Lipodystrophy UK is a dedicated charity, set up to support people affected by Lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy is a rare disease which affects the body’s ability to store fat under the skin. This can lead to metabolic complications including insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, heart disease, kidney disease, fatty liver disease and many others.
We are a small but growing charity and need help with our Trustee board, after some dedicated long-serving members have stepped down.
We’re looking for a socially-conscious individual to help support our goals. This will be a fantastic opportunity to gain experience as a Board member and Trustee, facilitating the growth of the charity in its continuous efforts to support patients and their families. We welcome anyone affected by Lipodystrophy, rare disease, or anyone who wants to help our vibrant community.
Your role
You’ll be required to:
- Attend quarterly Board meetings (virtually)
- Offer opinions and recommendations on charity projects and directions
- Support our actions through organisation of/support organisation of different projects, for example:
- Arranging the printing of information leaflets
- Being a point of contact to a collaborator/collaborating organisation
- Organising a patient support day, etc.
- Liaise with and advise fellow trustees and other volunteers regarding assigned projects/tasks, keeping the Board up-to-date with any related developments
- Maintain a flexible approach in line with community engagement
- Give regular updates (quarterly Board meetings and ad hoc, when required) to the other Trustees on the Board
- Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, organisation law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document
- Undertake, along with fellow trustees, actively to govern, direct and control the organisation through collective decision-making
We would also like to appoint a Trustee with relevant experience as a Treasurer. Additional responsibilities would include:
- Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice
- Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place
- Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation
- Liaise with and advise fellow trustees and other volunteers on all financial matters to ensure the financial viability of the organisation
- Make fellow trustees aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them
- Produce or assist with the production of all necessary financial reports and returns, accounts and audits
- Regularly report the financial position at trustee meetings
- Appraise the financial viability of plans, funding applications, proposals and feasibility studies and advise the trustees accordingly
- Ensure that funds are properly expended in accordance with any restrictions placed by the donor
About you
You’ll be comfortable communicating with others, discussing the merits and disadvantages for different approaches. You will be comfortable suggesting ideas to support patients and willing to take on responsibility for different projects, as required (expect no more than a few hours commitment a month). It would be great if you had an understanding and/or a personal connection to Lipodystrophy and/or rare disease, or a willingness to learn about Lipodystrophy and its challenges. You must be sensitive to the difficulties experienced by the lipodystrophy community. To be considered for a Trustee role you will have:
- A friendly and cooperative manner
- The ability to communicate well with others
- Good organisation skills
- A passion to support our Lipodystrophy community
Additionally for the Treasurer position:
- Knowledge and experience of current fundraising and finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management
- Good financial analysis skills
Benefits to the successful candidate
- A real sense of purpose - you get to make a real difference to people affected by lipodystrophy
- Work with like-minded people
- Varied opportunities for creativity and development
- Flexibility to fit work in around your other commitments
- Development of a wide range of transferable skills that will boost your CV and be attractive to future employers
To apply
If you’re as passionate about community support, raising awareness and supporting rare disease communities as we are and you want to join us on our journey and help shape our future, we want to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in joining Lipodystrophy UK and the relevant experience that you will be able to bring to the organisation.
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Been There is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join a small, supportive and dynamic team as a Trustee Treasurer for the board.
What will you be doing?
About Been There
Been There is a charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.
About the role
Been There is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join a small, supportive and dynamic team as a Trustee and Secretary of the board. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.
Main Responsibilities
● Financial Oversight: Oversee and present budgets, accounts, and financial statements to the board in a clear and understandable manner.
● Strategic Financial Planning: Work with the board to ensure that financial strategies and decisions are fully integrated into the strategic plans of the charity.
● Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place to safeguard the charity's assets. Monitor and manage financial risk.
● Statutory Reporting: Ensure that the charity complies with all legal and statutory financial reporting requirements.
● Audit and Financial Analysis: Lead in the appointment and liaison with auditors, and provide insightful analysis on financial reports and audits.
● Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee the development and review of the charity's annual budget and financial forecasts.
● Fundraising Support: Play an active role in guiding and supporting the charity's fundraising efforts, ensuring financial goals are met and resources are secured for future sustainability.
What are we looking for?
Person Specification
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with any body image issues and related mental health concerns. Experience, skills and expertise in charity law, an interest in the well-being of people combined with an in-depth understanding of our work and ambitions are particularly sought.
Knowledge, skills and understanding:
● Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a strong understanding of charity finance and governance.
● Qualifications: Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
● Skills: Excellent financial and analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
● Commitment: Ability to commit time for board meetings, committee involvement, and preparation work. Expected to attend quarterly board meetings and contribute to special projects as needed.
● Ethics: A commitment to the values and mission of Been There, with a passion for making a difference in the community.
What difference will you make?
Been There is a charity for people struggling with their mental health relating to body image.
The Trustees are a core part of the team and very hands on. We have a tight knit team and your support will ensure we are always acting in the best interests of our beneficiaries.
We are an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor (who has also 'been there') to help with body image issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description:
The Photographic Collections Network (PCN) is seeking an interim Treasurer with expertise in accountancy and/or charity finance and reporting to join our board of Trustees.
We are on the journey to becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and this will bring great opportunities for us to expand our reach and provide support for the UKs photographic collections and heritage. We are looking for people to help us to build this potential so we can better deliver on our aims. Are you the person that can help lead this change?
You will oversee the financial matters of the Photographic Collections Network in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The interim Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the charity.
PCN welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and would love to hear from applicants who belong to groups underrepresented in the charitable sector.
Job requirements:
Our ideal candidate for the interim Treasurer would have accountancy qualification or an equivalent level of experience and expertise in accountancy and charity finance and reporting. A person working in Finance, Governance, Legal, with Charity experience either through an executive or previous Trustee role would be suitable. The candidate Ideally would have professional experience with organisational Governance and Financial management. A background in the photography or understanding of collections sector is not necessary but an enthusiasm and interest in the charitable sector is. If you have any of the skills listed above, we would love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities:
You will oversee the financial matters of the Photographic Collections Network in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
The interim Treasurer will work with the Board to ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, as we progress in our journey to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
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- Role: provide financial oversight, analysis and strategic guidance to the CEO and board
- Liaises with: Chair, CEO, trustees, committees, external supporters
- Location: Cambridgeshire area/remote
- Voluntary role: reasonable expenses paid
- Term: negotiable, e.g. interim/three years/extendable by re-election
- Application closing date: 31 May 2024
Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our professional counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time to deliver talking therapies both online and in person.
We deliver around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access therapeutic support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.
We are searching for an experienced treasurer/finance specialist who can support our board, committees, and the CEO as we move through our next strategic stage of consolidation, then growth. Although long-established and successful, Evolve is reshaping itself and your financial expertise will be instrumental in positioning our charity to successfully meet the ever-growing demands and opportunities for supporting good mental health in our communities. Please note, a background in counselling is NOT a prerequisite for this role.
Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 2 - 5 days per month.
For further information or an informal discussion of interest, please contact Kevin Bottrell, Chair of Trustees.
Application process: Expressions of interest in the first instance by email to Kevin Bottrell, Chair of Trustees.
Our Chair will review and assess expressions of interest and will then call for applications in the form of a CV and letter setting out the applicant’s motivations, which will be assessed by a panel of trustees under conditions that maximise our commitment to EDI principles. Applicants may be asked to interview, and appointment will be made at a meeting of the board of trustees and ratified by the membership at AGM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ILP is an ambitious charity, currently going through an exciting period of development and growth. We are looking for a qualified accountant to act as treasurer and support our work by ensuring effective governance and financial management.
What will you be doing?
The role of the Treasurer is to maintain effective governance of ILP, ensure financial viability and ensure that the proper processes and procedures exist to maintain all financial records, decisions and delegations.
Key Responsibilities are set out on the attached document but include:
1. Strategic
- Advise on the implementation of ILP’s strategy and resources required;
2. Financial
- Advise the Board on financial matters;
- Present financial reports to the Board;
- Oversee the preparation of management accounts, annual budget and annual accounts;
- Support for recruitment of staff responsible for financial matters;
- Liaise with relevant professional advisors;
- Advise on financial policies and accounting procedures and controls;
- Support the Executive Director and other staff on some day-to-day financial duties.
3. Governance
- Ensure the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit in accordance with the charity’s governing document and the law;
- Ensure financial stability and the proper investment of charity funds;
The expected time commitment is 4 hours per month including attendance at quarterly Board meetings either at our London office or virtually. The term of office is 3 years, serving a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. The role is unpaid although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
What are we looking for?
We welcome candidates who satisfy the following:
- Fully qualified chartered accountant or equivalent qualification with charity or similar accounting experience;
- Demonstrable skills in analysing financial proposals and accounts, and examining their consequences;
- Good, independent judgement;
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively support the charity;
- Good communication and people management skills.Qualified accountant or equivalent ideally with Treasurer/charity experience
What difference will you make?
ILP is an alliance of talented and passionate lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We pull together teams of pro bono experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities.
A UK registered charity founded in 2005, we are staffed by a group of lawyers dedicated to using the law to achieve economic and environmental justice through strategic pro bono legal support. For nearly twenty years we have supported partners in more than 80 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse staff team from Africa, Asia and Europe, reflective of the communities we support. Our staff have extensive experience in our focus areas, as well as international law and development. We work primarily in the Global South, with active projects across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe.
As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our partners create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions.
Our vision is a just and sustainable world in which the law serves as a tool for those who need it most.
Before you apply
Applicants are requested to submit an updated CV of no more than three pages together with a cover letter of no more than two pages which concisely explains why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after 6 May and will be conducted by a small panel of staff/trustees. The current Treasurer and/or a trustee are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us as a Blood Pressure UK trustee and treasurer
Would you like to represent the Blood Pressure UK trustee board as our treasurer?
Who are Blood Pressure UK?
Blood Pressure UK is a national charity which was established in 1996. In the UK, 16 million people are estimated to have high blood pressure with one in three (5 million+ people) unaware their blood pressure is raised. Known as the Silent Killer as you can be unaware your blood pressure is raised until you experience heart attack or stroke, or it’s picked up in a random check.
For over 20 years we have been leading the light on people understanding their blood pressure numbers so if needed they can take the steps needed to reduce it. This culminates each year with Know Your Numbers Week! in September, a week-long campaign with a range of partners for people to understand their blood pressure numbers with advice and guidance of how to make vital changes to their lifestyles to change it.
Our Team
Blood Pressure UK currently have a staff team of three (two who are part-time). We contract an external accounting company to provide financial services to the charity including annual accounts, monthly management accounts, payroll, invoice creation and book keeping, making sure the charity complies with relevant governance for the charity commission and companies house.
What we are looking for…
We are looking for a qualified accountant, either working or recently retired with ideally experience of charity financial processes but not essential.
You may have a connection either personally or through family and friends with high blood pressure but it’s not a prerequisite for the role. Your experience and enthusiasm are the key factors we are looking for.
Blood Pressure UK are committed to equal opportunities and we want our board to benefit from the advantages that diversity brings, including different skills, life experiences and backgrounds. With that in mind, in this round of trustee recruitment we particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented communities including those from South Asian, and Black African and Black Caribbean communities that reflect the communities we work with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.