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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.
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
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Knowledge and experience of current finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations, preferably with regard to fundraising.
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Knowledge and experience of financial management
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Good financial analysis skills
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Ability to communicate clearly
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Overall Purpose
The Finance Trustee will also be the Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee, and oversee the financial matters of the charity 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 finance trustee plays a lead role for the Board of Trustees in ensuring that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place, and are appropriate for the charity.
Although the Finance Trustee leads for the Board of Trustees in overseeing the financial matters of the charity, all trustees continue to be jointly and severally responsible, and therefore accountable, for the administration of the charity.
Main Responsibilities
· To oversee, and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board of Trustees after discussion with the finance officer, where applicable.
· To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
· To be instrumental in the development and implementation of financial, reserves and investment policies.
Main Duties
· Liaising, where applicable, with the finance officer or other appropriate member of staff responsible for the financial activities of the organisation.
· Chairing the finance committee in line with the governance policy and terms of reference, and reporting back to the Board of Trustees.
· Liaising with the charity’s auditors or independent examiner, where appropriate.
· Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity after liaising with the charity’s independent examiner/auditors.
· Creating, in liaison with the finance officer, sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
· Implementing and monitoring that specific financial controls and systems are in place and adhered to.
· Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan.
· Liaising with the charity secretary and finance officer, where applicable, to ensure that the charity’s annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP.
· Acting as a counter-signatory where appropriate and for certain applications for funds.
· Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
· Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
Why join the charity?
·Play an integral part in the way the charity is run, ensuring it remains sustainable and financially viable
·Use your skills and expertise
·Helping a local charity to deliver its strategic objectives and give something back to the community
·Meet new people from different backgrounds
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 26 January 2024.
The role is voluntary and not remunerated, however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE EXTERNAL MEMBER
The CSP is the professional, educational and trade union body for the 60,000 Chartered Physiotherapists, support workers and students in the UK. It is one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare, governed by an elected Council.
Our mission is for the CSP to transform the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by empowering our members and exerting our influence.
Our vision is for physiotherapy to transform lives, maximise independence and empower populations.
We are recruiting for an external member with relevant experience to join the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee. This committee advises the CSP Council on financial, organisational risk and audit issues affecting the CSP.
We are looking for someone who is not a member of CSP, who can bring in financial experience and competence in accounting and/or auditing. We value the way that our external committee members offer positive challenge and expert scrutiny, bringing in external expertise and perspective. Your skills will help the committee to ensure financial robustness and provide professional assurance to Council.
You can find out more information about the CSP and the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee on our website.
We positively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and with a broad range of experience. We strive for our committee members to be as diverse as society and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Your application will be dealt with fairly and all decisions we make about it will be based on merit and your ability to meet the competences required for the role.
The applications process will close at noon on Tuesday 2 April, with interviews on Thursday 18 April. The new committee member will receive an induction and take up their role in April 2024. All our committee roles are voluntary with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses paid.
Committee members are expected to attend 6 committee meetings per year (usually 2-3 hours duration, virtually or in-person in London), induction & development sessions, other CSP events and to give sufficient time to their committee work between meetings for an initial three-year term.
Recruitment Pack (in separate document via email)
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We are looking for a new Chair of Finance, who is also an ex-officio non-executive member of Chapter, our governing body, due to the retirement of our current Chair.
In late 2023 the Cathedral adopted a new governance structure and will become a registered charity in March 2024 when all members of Chapter, the governing body, will become Trustees.
As a non-executive trustee your role will be vital in the oversight of the overall management and administration of the Cathedral and ensuring that the Vision and Strategy formed in 2020 remains relevant. Working collaboratively with other trustees you will give strategic direction to the Cathedral, set overall policy, define goals and evaluate outcomes.
The role of Chair of Finance is both strategic and operational. The Chair works strategically to assist Chapter in ensuring good financial oversight, but also has a practical hands-on role working with the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Officer to enable the effective financial management of the Cathedral.
The successful candidate must have recent and relevant financial experience and a recognised financial qualification is preferred. The role may either suit someone who is currently working in a financial field or who has very recently retired from such in the last two or three years. They will be either a communicant member of the Church of England, or of a church with which it is in communion and an enhanced DBS check will also be required. A full induction programme and ongoing training is offered to enable members to deliver their responsibilities.
Portsmouth Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Sea, has been the seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth since the creation of the Diocese of Portsmouth in 1927. It has a distinctive history and role in a great maritime city, and serves a diverse diocese that stretches from the Isle of Wight to East Hampshire.
We are committed to growing in diversity and inclusion and seek to reflect this in Chapter. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Portsmouth Cathedral is a member of Inclusive Church.
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Main duties and responsibilities
In addition to fulfilling the duties of a trustee, the Treasurer will maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements. The Treasurer will ensure that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Key tasks
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the Board after discussion with the CEO and other senior staff
- In conjunction with the CEO and Finance Manager to plan the annual cycle of financial reporting to the Board and (where appropriate) to sub-committees and to set the agendas for the finance component of meetings.
- Advising the Board on the financial implications of strategic and business plans.
- Providing assurance to the Board that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs, and recommending corrective action where this is not the case.
- Lead work on the development and implementation of financial policies, including reserves and (where appropriate) investment
- Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
- Liaising with the charity’s auditors and advising the Board on the appointment or re-appointment of auditors
- 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
- Liaising with the company secretary and director of finance and resources to ensure that the charities annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
The Treasurer also Chairs the finance and fundraising sub-group. FFSG is a principal group of the Staying Put board. Its principal objective is to assist the board to fulfil their functions by providing timely advice on areas within its remit. It is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the management and strategy of all finance and fundraising matters of the Staying Put group and includes the areas of audit and organisational risk.
Skills, abilities and personal qualities required
- Demonstrate relevant experience in financial management, preferably with a recognised accounting qualification.
- Ability communicate financial matters to non-financial colleagues so that all Trustees are able to fully understand the organisation’s finances, review options and make informed choices.
- Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability and good independent judgement and strategic thinking which ensures continual improvement and may challenge the status quo.
- A willingness to speak their mind and engage in open debate while working effectively as part of a team
- To be honest and objective in their scrutiny of the organisation, seeking to ensure that the quality of service to clients remains paramount at all times.
- Understanding and acceptance of the role of a Board for a charitable organisation (including the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship) and of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.
- A commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
- A capacity to understand and empathise with the issues of concern for CAB.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Role description – Board Member
In broad terms, the five key responsibilities for Staying Put board members are:
1. To ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on
achieving these
2. Being responsible, with the CEO and other trustees, for the charity’s performance and culture
3. Ensuring the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
4. Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets by taking due care of their security and proper use
5. Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard
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Our mission is to amplify the voices of girls, women, trans and non-binary people through music. We are looking for potential trustees who can support this work.
You will have oversight of the organisation’s work across a range of different areas, from finance to programming, health and safety to staff support, and fundraising to pay policy. We are looking for folk who will enjoy this variety, and who is willing to learn about the context in which small charities operate and respond proactively to what the charity needs. As an organisation with a tiny staff team, trustees at Girls Rock London have a more hands-on role than they do in larger charities.
As a number of our Board come to their final terms, we are looking to recruit:
Chair We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees to lead the Board over the next three years, ensuring the board functions properly, the organisation is managed effectively, and to provide leadership support to staff.
Lead Finance Trustee We are looking to recruit a Trustee with expertise in financial management who will work with the Director to ensure the monitor the organisation’s finances and to make sure that money and property are properly managed.
Designated Safeguarding Trustee We are looking to recruit a Trustee with expertise in safeguarding. Though safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, the Designated Safeguarding Trustee will take the lead on safeguarding, supporting the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), CEO and Chair of Trustees.
Trustees We are open to applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but we are particularly interested in the following areas of expertise:
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Health and Safety
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HR and Staff Support
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Fundraising and Income Generation
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Marketing and Communications
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Gender Equality and anti-discrimination practice
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Participatory and community music making
GRL needs a Board to directly tackle social injustices and to reflect the communities in which we live and work, and are taking positive action to address this.
We particularly welcome applications from people of the global majority*, disabled** and trans candidates, are a resident of the London Borough of Hackney, as they are currently under-represented, in our workforce.
*This includes, but is not limited to people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Native American and First Nations heritage as well as people indigenous to the global south
** This includes but is not limited to those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as d/Deaf or as neurodivergent
The recruitment pack attached to this page contains all details, including role descriptions and person specifications. The deadline for applications is 22 April 9 AM. To apply, please hit the link below.
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We are looking for a team player with experience of finance and fundraising best practice, preferably within the charity sector, to join our Board of Trustees As we continue to expand our services, our new Treasurer will help us to develop our procedures and strategies to ensure we maintain good governance. Applicants must also be prepared to take on the wider responsibilities of becoming a charity Trustee.
This is a hands on role which requires close working with our CEO, Finance Manager, Chair of Trustees and Accountants. You will help us to review and implement new financial processes and budgeting procedures, develop new investment and fundraising policies and ensure that we operate in line with best practice. As a Trustee you will also contribute to the organisations wider mission and strategy and oversee the running of the Charity.
If you are looking to use your skills to give back to your local community or to support a cause that you are passionate about and have experience in financial management or in establishing sound financial procedures, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing charity.
Please note that we have a full time Finance Manager who manages our day to day finances so our Treasurer will not be responsible for book keeping or other administrative functions.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to be a Trustee. For more information or to discuss your suitability as our Treasurer, please contact our CEO.
Whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level we would like to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for people to join our board of trustees to help take Cheltenham Almshouses and Aid forward. We would particularly welcome those with experience of building maintenance and development of new properties, health and safety, finance and investment, risk control, social care and marketing.
Many of the properties we own are of older stock and there is a constant challenge to keep the buildings well maintained and up to standard, in line with health and safety requirements whilst providing comfortable and affordable living.
We have recently built four new wonderful apartments within a conservation area and may possibly in the future look at extending our current stock of properties with more new builds.
We have a healthy balance sheet and would look to new trustees to guide the charity with new investment opportunities.
At present we have little presence on social media and would welcome a trustee on board who could help us in this field and ultimately give us the presence we so need. By maintaining a wait list this reduces the risk of void apartments and subsequent decrease in income.
We provide housing to many people who are working but cannot afford the market rents, for those retired who want to live in well maintained, peaceful communities. Some of our beneficiaries may need help with more personal matters such as benefit applications, liaising with social services, the clerk will deal with these aspects directly but additional knowledge of areas such as benefits and pensions would be immensely valuable to our beneficiaries, some of whom may not have any family members nearby to support them.
Many thanks for your time reading this.
What are we looking for?
- Communications and Marketing
- Building and conservation, property and maintenance
- Health and Safety within housing
- Finance
- Leadership
- Legal
What difference will you make?
This is an amazing opportunity to give a small amount of time, whilst knowing you are making a real difference to the lives of our residents.
With you on board as a trustee we can ensure that the Almhouses continue for many, many more years, helping those less fortunate by providing safe well maintained homes in wonderful communities, while ensuring the long term financial stability, governance of the charity and to help formulate the vision for the future.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Interviews will be in person at a convenient location, representatives from the board of trustees will be present with the Clerk.
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As a collection tin volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting us to raise our profile and fundraise within your community.
You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins. These collection tins are an important part of how we raise money, raising approximately £20,000 per year.
As a collection tin volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance, having basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge, ensuring it's visible at all times
- Travel to your collection tins (on two or four wheels). Where motorised vehicles are used, you must hold a full UK driving license, have a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax, MOT certificate (where applicable) and fully comprehensive insurance.
- Establish the regularity of required tin collections in your area, keep a log of your activities and feedback to the Supporter Care Officer
- Proactively replace full collection tins as needed and deliver them to an agreed location within one working day of collection
- Place new tins in locations within your area, ensuring they are accurately labelled with the location and organisation's name
- Inform the Supporter Care Officer of any new tins placed or any changes, helping us to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
- On-the-job training specific to your role
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community, representing the work of a lifesaving team.
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SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST
Charity Number: 1075947
A Company Limited by Guarantee, Number 3734793, Registered in England
“The care, welfare, treatment and maintenance, in accordance with Christian ideals, of individuals in the United Kingdom who are suffering from the effects of alcohol or drug addiction, homelessness, social isolation, poverty and related problems.”
Spitalfields Crypt Trust charitable objects
ROLE DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE: Trustee (voluntary position)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Collective Board Responsibility
PURPOSE OF POST: To ensure the good governance of Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT)
HOURS: Evening Board Meetings of approximately 2 hours, 4 times per year with some additional commitments
SALARY: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses may be claimed
LOCATION: Meetings are normally held in SCT offices in Shoreditch (E1) or a
location near Liverpool Street Station (EC2)
ROLE FUNCTION: Charity Trustee - Finance experience is welcomed.
Non-Executive Director Company Member
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness and addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working that build on our collective strengths. We provide a Recovery Hub (including an abstinence-based residential recovery facility, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses, a Housing First service, community supports, charity shops and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to rebuild their lives. Our integrative approach is based on the concept of ‘Recovery Capital’, a whole-person approach taking into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.
SCT is committed to social justice and resolutely opposed to discrimination in society. We are committed to providing services, employment and volunteer opportunities on a fair and equitable basis, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion [please see Person Specification below], life-style, gender, sexuality, physical/mental disability, offending background or any other factor. No person requiring services from or applying to SCT for either voluntary or paid employment, will be treated less favourably than any other person on any grounds.
In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Ensure the good governance of SCT in accordance with best practice
o Ensure with the Board and CEO that the charity’s Vision and strategic direction are aligned and consistent with the Charitable Objects as well as its operating environments
o Participate in Board meetings 4 times a year
o Use personal expertise to provide advice, assistance and guidance to the CEO as appropriate in consultation with other Trustees, including meetings and discussions with the CEO between Board meetings on specific issues or projects and attending Board committees (e.g. quarterly Finance Committee and/or Service Forum, etc.)
o Support and assist with the promotion of the Charity and its services
o The role has no Executive function
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
o A proven track-record in one of the following:
- a professional field
- the management of a service, department and/or organisation
- Governance and/or advisory role with an organisation
- lived experience of an issue relevant to SCT’s service provision
Desirable:
o Board/Committee experience
o A specialism in any of the following areas:
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- PR/Media/Marketing
- Fundraising
- Legal/Finance
- Human Resources
- IT
- Quality management
- Management
- Property/Real Estate/Housing
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
o Heart for the marginalised and passionate about supporting those with complex needs
o Good verbal communication skills
o Person with enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and sound judgment.
o Full commitment to SCT’s Mission and Ethos
o Personal Christian faith (GOR applies to SCT trusteeship as a Christian Charity)
o Ability to handle confidential information
o Ability to operate in a team
o Commitment to Equality & Diversity
Ability to comply with the requirements and responsibilities of a trustee as set out by the Charity Commission
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The Hallé Concerts Society is presently seeking to appoint two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board, and would welcome applications from individuals with the following skills:
• High-level finance / strategic business
• Marketing / Digital / Media
• Arts / Music / Culture
• Education
The Hallé, Manchester’s orchestra since 1858, is today flourishing as a world-leading beacon of artistic excellence. deeply embedded in its communities and committed to changing lives through music.
We are looking for people who share our passion for sustaining and developing the Hallé, regionally a key cultural organisation, on both the national and international stage;
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The Hallé Concerts Society is seeking to appoint an additional Trustee for the Hallé Endowment Trust to complement the
existing committee and accordingly welcomes applications from individuals with financial and/or investment experience.
The Hallé, Manchester’s orchestra since 1858, is today flourishing as a world-leading beacon of artistic excellence, deeply embedded in its communities and committed to changing lives through music.
The Hallé Endowment Trust (HET), established in 1982, holds funds (approximately £7million as at March 2023) that it invests to support the work of the Hallé Concerts Society, to which it makes an annual grant.
Trustees should believe in the importance of the Trust’s purposes (“the education of the general public in the study appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by endowing furthering and supporting the objects and works of the Society and of the Hallé Orchestra…”)
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ABOUT THE KEY
The Key is a North East charity committed to inspiring young people to believe in themselves, especially those living in deprivation and facing challenging personal circumstances. Our work is built upon four core beliefs that young people should be empowered to:
- Empowered to use their voice and be heard
- Trusted to lead and deliver projects meaningful to them
- Supported to build the skills and confidence they need to thrive
- Inspired to be active citizens by exploring enterprise or tackling social issues in their community
ABOUT THE TREASURER ROLE
We're looking for a volunteer treasurer to join our valued board of trustees and play a pivotal role in ensuring our organisation is well governed and complies with all financial legislation and good practice relating to charities and charitable income.
Our board meets 6 times per annum combining in-person with remote meetings to benefit all members. In addition, our finance & risk sub-committee meets ahead of main board meetings, approximately 2 weeks in advance, to fully review our financial position and any risks posed to the organisation, be they financial or otherwise.
The treasurer will work with our CEO, internal team and external accountant to ensure income and expenditure is in line with forecast / budget and will work to understand any variances. Our treasurer will support the team in ensuring that processes and systems are fit for purpose, reflective of the size of the organisation and do not add unnecessary burdens.
The CEO and treasurer will work together in reviewing monthly management accounts as well as supporting any requests to add expertise to project proposals and financial plans which differ to usual ways of working. The treasurer will be supported by our chair of trustees and will also maintain regular contact. Whether you're an experienced trustee or looking for your first trusteeship, we will provide the required support and training to help you take on this voluntary role.
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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,
Make a lasting impact on young people in two inner London communities
Our Vision: Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.
Central Foundation Schools of London (CFSL) is a charitable foundation which supports two amazing voluntary aided Schools based in the East End of London – Central Foundation Boys’ School in Islington and the Girls’ School in Tower Hamlets. Between them the two schools support over 2,500 young people from highly diverse communities and backgrounds.
The Foundation has just completed a major building redevelopment project with the Boys' School and is about to start a programme to extend the Sixth Form facilities and provision at the Girls' School. Beyond that the Foundation has just embarked on its first 3-year strategy which aims to leverage our skills, funding and influence to collaborate with our schools to strengthen their education provision and outcomes.
The Foundation are seeking four new Board members to serve for an initial term of four years. We are particularly keen to appoint:
- Two new trustees with experience of leadership the secondary education sector and/or a strong understanding of education policy and the wider education context in which our schools are working.
- A further Board member with a strong background in finance who would also serve as a member of our Finance & Audit or Investment Committee, or possibly both.
- A new trustee with a keen interest in creating opportunities for young people potentially through experience in careers development, corporate partnerships, fundraising or income generation.
The Foundation Board meets in person quarterly and has an annual away day. As well as being members of the Board, trustees are asked to join one of the sub-committees or project groups - these meetings are usually hybrid with one in-person meeting each year.
For more information, please click 'apply via website' to be redirected to the Foundation Website.
The Closing Date for expressions of interest is Monday 22 April at 10am.
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