Panel Administrator

Adoption Team

Part time 22.5 hours per week

Permanent appointment

Salary in the range £11,736 - £14,344 per annum

(pro rata the full time equivalent salary range of £19,300 - £23,588 per annum)

Based in Reading

PACT has been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years. Would you like to work to support PACT to build and strengthen even more families?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the heart of an adoption team. In this role you will coordinate all the elements for adoption panel days to ensure the days run smoothly.

Key tasks include controlling panel diary dates and room bookings, liaising with all panel stakeholders, circulating panel agendas and documents, prepare for each panel on the day, attend and minute panels and share minutes and actions after, coordinate the issue of approval letters, provide bi-annual reports and ensure all relevant information is kept up to date.

Are you ambitious to be part of a charity with an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report and help us retain that rating?

If you:

• have a can-do attitude
• are able to multi-task while sustaining a high standard of work
• can work flexibly to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• possess excellent communication and administrative skills including minute taking

we would love to hear from you. 

Interested?  Further details and an application form are available on our website.

Closing date:  Noon, Monday 2nd November 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 10th November 2020

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks. Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

We are a large national charity with our Head office based in Stockport, looking for an enthusiastic Finance Administrator to work in our friendly Finance Department.  This is a fast paced environment with a strong emphasis on team work.

Experience of working within an office environment is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.  Within this role, you will become familiar with finance processes, handle external queries, and resolve account discrepancies.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail.  Experience and knowledge of using MS Excel will be beneficial in the role.

This role would suit individuals looking to develop their experience in finance, with opportunities for formal training and qualification after successful completion of an appropriate introductory period.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• A Birthday Holiday Bonus after 2 years continuous service

• A range of employee discounts

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

Our Head Office is located in close proximity to transport links into Manchester City Centre, with Stockport train station a 5 minute walk away.

We are recruiting a Finance and Administrative officer, who is able to be the first point of contact for IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation, responding in competence to the needs of women and girls in need of IKWRO’s help and professionals who approach the organisation according to the policy of the organisation.

Responsible for maintaining the financial records of a company by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions of the company.

To enable the smooth and efficient running of IKWRO’s office by providing administrative support, responsibility of administration including maintaining staff files, and bookkeeping services.The key aspects of this post are; administrative work and support, financial support, writing reports, and helping with human resource management.

This post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976.

Founded in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust works to uphold the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people in countries around the world where they are discriminated against or marginalised due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. We work with British and international institutions and partners to support the work of LGBT+ activists to bring about positive legislative, policy and social change for LGBT+ people everywhere.

The Role

The Finance and Programmes Administrator will play an important role at a small, creative and influential NGO as we deliver our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people. To support this work, we now seek a proactive Finance and Programmes Administrator as we expand our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people.

The Finance and Programmes Administrator will support the Finance and Compliance Manager, Board Treasurer and programmes team with efficient and effective administration and logistics relating to the organisation’s operations and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

Administration and logistics (operational and programmatic)

● Raise, receive, process, code and upload invoices to/from suppliers using Kaleidoscope Trust’s finance management software (Xero)

● Ensure efficient and accurate book-keeping and records management of Kaleidoscope Trust’s financial accounts, including the collation of all receipts in line with donor guidelines

● Reconcile expected programmatic spend with expenditure in the finance system, at regular intervals and as needed for reporting, including reviewing and making journals in the finance system

● Process donations (online and otherwise) and Gift Aid claims

● Support the programmes team with logistics, such as making travel arrangements, and carry out other administrative tasks as necessary to ensure the successful implementation of programmes and operations

Reporting and analysis

● Support the Finance Manager, programmes team and Board Treasurer with preparing and updating budgets and forecasts

● Create financial reports (including forecasts and expenditure reconciliations) to enable tracking and monitoring of spend and to identify trends and risks

Compliance

● Contribute to the improvement and proper implementation of finance processes, administration and procurement relating to operations and programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations

● Investigate and implement methods for cost-effective and rapid international money transfer

● Carry out due diligence assessments for potential new suppliers, sub-grantees, donors, etc.

● Prepare documentation to facilitate programme operations, including contracts, requests for expressions of interest, procurement notices, bidding document and tender evaluation reports, among others

Skills and Competencies:

We are looking for a candidate with one year’s financial and/or programmatic administration experience, preferably with a charity and in an international context, who can demonstrate:

Education and experience with:

● Providing precise bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records

● Activity-based budget management, budget reconciliation and reporting

● Contributing to regular financial planning and budgeting processes

● Working with institutional funders

Knowledge and understanding of:

● Proper financial management and compliance principles, processes and procedures

● Using Microsoft Excel (Google Sheets a bonus) to create reports

● Financial management systems, ideally Xero

● Risk management and mitigation, with regard to organisational compliance and financial matters especially

Personal qualities/skills:

● Commitment to Kaleidoscope Trust’s mission to advance the human rights of LGBT+ people

● An understanding of how a human rights organisation operates in an international context, or a willingness to learn

● A collegial, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to facilitating the inputs of people contributing to a multi-stakeholder process, including in cross-cultural environments

● Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience of presenting complex issues to audiences with differing levels of knowledge of and confidence with finance and compliance matters

● Good time management and problem-solving skills

● Confident working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues

● Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Terms and Conditions:

● This role is full-time for a fixed term until 31 March 2021 (with possibility of extension)

● The salary is £28,000 p.a. plus pension contributions

● The post-holder is entitled to standard annual leave plus bank holidays

● The post-holder will be managed by Kaleidoscope Trust’s Finance and Compliance Manager

● The post-holder will be based out of Kaleidoscope Trust’s offices in Dalston, London, however will be expected to work from home (like all other staff) during the pandemic until the organisation deems it safe to return to the office

● Standard core hours of work are 9:00am - 5:30pm with possible requirement to work very occasionally at evenings and weekends (which will accrue Time Off In Lieu)

● The post-holder must possess the right to live and work in the United Kingdom for the period of the contract

● Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

Kaleidoscope Trust is committed to equality and diversity and we particularly encourage applications from women, all sections of the LGBT+ community and Black and minority ethnic communities.

Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining:

(i) your interest in joining Kaleidoscope Trust, and

(ii) your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outlined above.

Please email the above documents, along with a completed Recruitment Monitoring and Analysis Form, to recruitment[at]kaleidoscopetrust[dot]com, titling your communication: “Vacancy: Finance and Programmes Administrator”.

Closing date:29 October 2020

Interviews: via Zoom, week commencing 2 November 2020

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop their skills in a busy, dynamic office environment as well as making a real difference to the quality of support and care people with Scleroderma and Raynaud’s receive.

This role is based in central London (though remote working arrangements are in place due to COVID19).

Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) is a new charity formed by the merger of two patient organisations, the Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Association and the Scleroderma Society.

SRUK is the only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Scleroderma and Raynaud’s, both autoimmune, connective tissue conditions. We exist to improve awareness and understanding of these conditions, to support those affected, and ultimately to find a cure.

Working with the Head of Operations the Charity Administrator will:

• Co-ordinate and organise the smooth, efficient and effective running of our busy office environment in a warm, professional and responsive manner.
• Support the Head of Operations in running the charity’s operations.
• Assist with general office and basic finance administration.
• Build an excellent reputation of support services so that it is regarded as a centre of excellence by offering supporters/customers the best possible experience.
• Provide administrative support to the senior management team to support efficient and effective charity operations.
• Build strong relationships with supporters/customers to develop positive long-term relationships.
• Diligently administer all enquiries and capture supporter/customer data to build the knowledge base and ensure a 360 profile of supporters is developed and maintained.
• Provide administrative support to the Federation of European Scleroderma Associations (FESCA).

As the Charity Administrator, you will play a key role by offering an excellent supporter/customer experience, which will successfully deal with enquiries, provide expert information and build strong relationships. You will have proven experience of managing, maintaining and developing customer relationships, a clear understanding of best practice in customer service, excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully deal with a range of enquiries.

This is a great opportunity for an organised individual who is passionate about supporter care and is looking to be responsible for a broad portfolio of operations.

Salary: £24,000 pa offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

The selection process:

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the role requirements and how your experience can positively aid the efficient running of the charity and supporter services for the Scleroderma and Raynaud’s community. 

Please address applications to David Atkinson, Head of Operations.

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis so please submit them at your earliest convenience.

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable. 

We are recruiting an Office Administrator to take responsibility for the administrative procedures relating to the charity’s operations and provide ongoing support to volunteers and staff. The post holder will be responsible to the Finance and Administration Manager and will carry out general administrative and office management duties as well providing volunteer and services support and financial administrative support. 

A minimum of 3 years office administration skills and advanced IT skills are required for this role. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise a varied work load. 

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and help the charity transform the lives of beneficiaries.

Typical duties involve:

• Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required
• Dealing with email enquiries
• Taking meeting minutes
• Diary management 
• Data entry 
• General office management such as ordering stationary
• Arranging events

To apply for this role, please read through the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

21 hours – To be solely worked on the BBO Click Start Project through until 30th June 2022

18 hours -  To be worked on other duties within the organisation.

This role is partly funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

To provide administrative and clerical assistance to the Finance Manager, working to deadlines, policies and procedures as set out in the Staff Handbook.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a charity that is a member of a national brand.  Join a growing organisation that excels in delivering a great service to clients and cares about employees.  Become a part of a team that puts excellence and clients at the forefront.

Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Assistant.

The Finance Assistant must be flexible with their approach to work, target driven, able to work well under pressure while maintaining high quality and standards in all aspects of their work.

A positive manner in addition to good organisation and time management skills is important. The ideal person must have excellent communication skills.  The candidate must be willing to work as part of a team, and be able to use their own initiative to work independently.

It is vital they can carry out and monitor their own workload and related tasks, with minimal supervision. Accuracy is essential, as well as meeting deadlines.  Travel across Sandwell and Walsall will be required. 

Please note that due to the volume of applications we will only respond to applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

This is a FTC until December 2021

Salary does not include London Allowance, which will be added if applicable

About the role

We're seeking a project finance officer for our Syria programme, specifically to lead on the financial management of an EU funded project. The project is focussed on providing education, skills training and supporting the resilience of young people in Syria, working with a Christian Aid local partner.

The role will work closely with the Senior Project Coordinator and local partner, to ensure smooth delivery of the project through financial management, including monitoring the budget, transfer of funds, risk management, and financial reporting, in adherence with Christian Aid and donor policies and procedures.

About you

You'll bring your motivation and passion for supporting those in Syria, alongside your high attention to detail, financial management experience and Arabic language skills.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Administrator

Part-time 15 hrs/week, 6 months with possibility for extension;

Salary: London Living Wage (Currently £10.75/h)

Application closes on 4 November 2020

Interviews will be held remotely on 6 and 9 November 2020

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.

In the first instance, the role will be remote due to COVID-19. Circumstances allowing, there will be the opportunity to be based in an office.

About BASIC

BASIC promotes meaningful dialogue amongst governments and experts in order to build international trust, reduce nuclear risks, and advance disarmament. We envision a world that uses cooperative measures, rather than the threat or use of force, to achieve peace and security. This world will be achieved by taking steps that promote mutual security at the international, regional, national, and individual levels, and sustained through resilient international norms and law.

Role Description

The successful candidate will become an important part of a vibrant and growing think tank team. This role offers the opportunity to support the smooth running and growth of the organisation. The appointed person will be expected to be able to carry out work independently to a high standard.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Board administration

  • Drafting board papers for review

  • Scheduling meetings and liaising with board members

• Communications

  • Scheduling social media content

  • Website management e.g. uploading content

• Finance support

  • Supporting annual financial examination

  • Budget management

• Fundraising support

  • Monitoring grant deadlines

  • Supporting grant writing

• Human resource support

  • Providing administrative support for HR matters 

  • Handling month-to-month contact with payroll accountant

• Office management

  • Looking after office equipments/contracts

  • Supporting office policy development

• Other similar tasks as required

Please find a full person specification on our website.

As a charity we have been challenging and changing the way support is delivered to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and complex needs across England and Wales for the last 30 years.

As a result of a recent Finance Review, we are in the process of recruiting some new and exciting roles to the Finance team here at Walsingham Support. We are looking for the right individual to join us now to be part of an exciting journey that will be mutually rewarding.

This role will be supporting the Payroll Manager from start-to-finish in each payroll cycle, assisting in the administration of duties consisting of but not limited to the below:

• To carry out all aspects of the role in a satisfactory manner and within the guidance of the Organisations Ambitions, Values and Strategic Aims.

• Work with Operational Delivery and Human Resources to accurately onboard new employees to the payroll system EMS

• Work with Operational Delivery and Human Resources to process changes to terms and conditions and leavers.

• Process monthly changes from Human Resources accurately and in a timely manner.

• Prepare the Statutory Returns for review and submission by the Payroll Manager.

• Process Pension deductions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Resolve payroll queries in a timely manner.

• Support the Payroll Manager and Operational Delivery to check the accuracy and completion of timesheets.

• Assist with internal and external audits providing information on request.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Actively studying to become an accredited member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience at Payroll Administrator level in an organisation with a payroll of 1,000 plus employees

Walsingham Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Finance Officer:

• £24,000 to £26,000 pro rata, depending on experience
• 18 hours per week, to be worked over 3-4 days
• 6 month fixed-term contract

About Us:

We are looking for someone who is as passionate about what we do as we are! 

Parents and Carers Support Organisation (PACSO) is a Chichester based charity that changes the lives of disabled children and their families’. We provide wonderful play, social and work experience opportunities for children and young adults with additional needs, whilst offering their families some much needed respite. We exist to enrich the lives of the families that we work with and support them in their journey from 0-25 years old. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the wonderful world of PACSO!

The Role:

The Finance Officer will join our small, dedicated office team and take on the important role of managing all of PACSO’s financial administration, working closely with the CEO and the Fundraising Manager to develop both our financial management and our financial planning. 

• Process all transactions and reconciliations on Xero
• Prepare & post monthly journals, accruals & prepayments
• Maintain accurate records accounting for our restricted & unrestricted income
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review by the Board of Trustees
• Provide reliable & robust financial support for fundraising applications
• Lead the development of activity-based cost models for planning
• Manage the 2021-22 Budget setting process
• Review & update our financial procedures, controls & processes

About You:

We need hands-on, practical experience from someone who cares about the detail & is interested in making a real difference to the availability of financial information that will allow us to plan & prepare for the next stage of PACSO’s development.  You will have excellent excel skills, a good understanding of Xero, and be able to determine priorities and organise your own time.

Experience of charity accounts and an understanding of the needs of fundraising preferred.

PACSO is following Covid-19 safe working practices and the role will initially be home based with weekly, on-site meetings at our offices in Lavant, nr Chichester.

Finance Officer - Programmes

London

• Have you worked for an international charity/NGO in a finance role?
• Have you supported regional programmes?
• Have your donor reporting experience? - USAID, DFID, EU etc?

If so, my client may be interested in talking to you.

You will be responsible for supporting the charities regional programmes in:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Control
• Business Partnering with regional non-finance staff
• Training and coaching
• Donor reporting
• Audit and risk

To be considered for this role, you need donor finance experience as well as experience working for an international charity/NGO

Would you like £250 in vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £250 in vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £250 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and dynamic Finance Officer to join the Centre 33 team.  This is a new role within the organisation and will oversee financial and budget requirements, management of financial systems and operational support and governance.

You will have a background in financial control and management, strong excel skills and be highly motivated, enthusiastic and an effective team player.

You will work from one of our hubs in Cambridgeshire, preferably Ely. There could be some capacity to work from home and in other hubs if preferred. Some travel around the county will be required.

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Applications must be received by 9am, on 30th October 2020.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

Founded over a decade ago, we provide excellence in music education and performance. World Heart Beat is fast becoming one of the most prominent music charities in the country for providing grassroots, non-selective, richly diverse, music education programmes for children from a vast array of backgrounds. We are proud that in 2018, we were awarded National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status by Arts Council England.

World Heart Beat Music Academy provides music tuition and personal development opportunities after school, in the evenings and on weekend and school holidays. 350 children and young people between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who are based in Wandsworth and the surrounding London boroughs, come to us every week (many of them more than once). Wandsworth is one of inner London’s largest boroughs and it suffers from extreme social polarisation. We remove barriers by providing bursaries and free instruments and work closely with partners to engage those most in need.

Opening a vibrant new music education centre and venue

Selected by London Borough of Wandsworth and developers Eco-World Ballymore from a competitive field of 42 cultural organisations, World Heart Beat has been awarded a 750 m2 building in Embassy Gardens in the heart of Nine Elms, on London’s south bank (part of the largest regeneration area in Europe). The facilities will comprise 110-seat auditorium, state-of-the-art recording studios, 3 x teaching / rehearsal spaces and a community café and will enable us to provide a world-class music-led education and performance centre that promotes a global music programme, extends our reach to audiences and promotes social cohesion.

Construction of our music education centre and venue is set to begin in November 2020 and we plan to open in June 2021.

Overview - Job Purpose

Reporting to the CEO and working with and supporting the Fundraising team and Artistic Director the role is to be first contact point for financial matters in preparation, overseeing and reporting on the budgets for grant applications and accounts for the organisation.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our small team during this important expansion period and responsible overall financial management of the organisation and responsible for producing the annual accounts and managing the audit process. The role also includes  reviewing and implementing financial procedures, overseeing day-to-day and month-end financial management and accounting processes, cash and credit card management, and supporting the CEO with VAT and direct tax matters.

Responsibilities also include producing accurate and timely financial information for budget holders, and business partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

The post holder will manage the book-keeper in the delivery of World Heart Beat’s statutory, legal and validation requirements, via liaison with auditors, validating bodies and external financial and legal advisors; and working with the CEO in the preparation of reports for the Board of Trustees and the Executive.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Grant management Membership of a recognised accounting body
• Develop tools and systems to enable effective grant management
• Support Budget Holders with preparing donor financial reports, including justification of allocation of costs to projects in accordance with grants terms and conditions
• Work closely with the Directors and Project Managers for accurate and timely allocation and recording of expenses to the appropriate grants
• Support Budget Holders by providing monthly budget versus actuals reports, addressing any over/underspends and ensuring activities are carried out as planned
• Oversee the management and coordination of all financial reporting, including production of annual report and accounts and filing with regulators and including to funding agencies, with development and monitoring of contract and grant budgets
• Be responsible for ensuring all reporting and accounting requirements are fulfilled with regard to grants and subsidies
• Provide informative reports for funders and stakeholders

Internal controls and policy development

• Ensure financial and resource accountability and effective management of records as required for auditing
• Coordinate any statutory or donor audit and ensure completion of annual audited accounts in a timely manner
• Implement audit recommendations in a timely manner
• Review internal controls and update policies and procedures as required in consultation with the Director
• Create monthly management reports (or more frequently if requested), financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, fundraising team and Board of Trustees.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets
• Carry out quarterly budget revisions and forecasts to ensure budgets closely reflect planned/approved activities
• Managing internal audit process

Financial planning

•  Financial planning and budgetary control, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive budget model covering income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash forecasts. 
•  Ensure the annual accounts of the preceding year are prepared in time for the October Trustee meeting. 
•  Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants
• During the development phase of the World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens 2020- 2021) you will work closely with CEO to be the main point of contact for making payments  made for work completed. You will effectively project manage the finances for this development.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Membership of a recognised accounting body
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial and grants management of large and complex projects
• Strong financial analytical skills and thorough knowledge of non-profit accounting principles
• Ability to analyse, interpret complex data and make recommendations
• Experience with computer accounting packages, and excellent computer literacy in MS Office Packages, with excellent Excel skills a must

Essential Skills

• Highly detailed oriented and strong skills in administration, organisation and planning
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, within a multicultural setting
• Excellent command of oral and written English, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
• Proactive approach to work and able to work with limited supervision, resourceful, efficient and focussed
• Able to cope with high levels of pressure in meeting strict deadlines and situations requiring critical decision-making
• High integrity, unquestionable character and openness coupled with commitment to good governance
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities from time to time as appropriate to support the team
• Flexibility, patience and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Experience with accounting in Zero
• Experience with DFID grants is an advantage
• Experience in working with Art organisations Trust fund- reporting

Pay, Hours, and Holiday

2/3 days a week

Salary £36,000 pro rata (depending on skills and experience)

Flexitime hours

20 days holiday (pro rata) plus bridging days between Christmas & New Year

DBS checked (or happy for this to be organised).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please apply online with CV and cover letter to Sahana Gero ,Artistic Director: