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A great opportunity to have a leading role as Treasurer for a successful charity that is achieving real change for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, or people with other support needs, and their families.
About us
The Association for Real Change (ARC) is a charity which works in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board.
Our vision is to celebrate difference, respect, listen to and include everyone. Our work benefits people with learning disabilities, autistic people, or people with other support needs - and their families.
Our aims are to improve:
· Knowledge and Rights
· Choice and Control
· Inclusion and Equality.
To do this we bring people together. We support them to share different views and experiences. We help them to agree and take action to achieve real change through training, research, networks, collective advocacy and policy.
The role
We are seeking a Treasurer with experience of financial reporting, oversight and governance to join our Board of Trustees. The right candidate will work closely with the current Treasurer who will provide mentoring support until they step down from the Board in September 2026.
Trustees have individual and collective responsibility to ensure the highest standards of Governance for ARC. You will work with the ARC Chair, Board and Strategic Leadership Team to deliver our strategic vision and help ensure the long-term future and success of ARC. The Treasurer is a trustee that offers strategic and financial oversight of the charity.
The ARC Board of Trustees meet four times a year; one in-person and three online, so the role will require a degree of travel and the occasional overnight stay. Our Board is inclusive of people with additional needs who are experts by experience.
This is a voluntary position. Your travel and other out of pocket expenses will be paid.
About you
You have experience of financial reporting, oversight and governance of a charity. A financial qualification would be helpful.
We are particularly keen to hear from you if:
· You have experience of delivering positive social change, either in your professional or personal life.
· You are a leader in social care, delivering or improving the support people get.
· You have experience monitoring the financial matters of a charity.
See role description and person specification, and strategic vision below.
Terms of Office
This post may be held for a term of 3 years, then the post holder may stand for re-election for a further 3 years, after which time the post holder must stand down.
Person Specification
· A commitment to the values and principles of human rights, equality and inclusion.
· Understanding of the experiences of people with learning disabilities, autistic people, or people with other support needs - and their families.
· Knowledge and experience of accounting practices for corporate governance
· Knowledge and experience of financial regulations governing charities and companies
· Qualification in financial management and or financial auditing is desirable.
· Able to commit sufficient time
· Ability to think strategically and forward plan
· Ability to digest, present and critically evaluate a range of information, including written reports, statistics, and verbal communications
· Willingness to challenge and engage
· A commitment to the value of partnership approaches to address challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
· An ability to effectively communicate in groups.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We bring people together. We support them to share different views and experiences, to agree and take action to achieve real change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Become a Fundraisng Team Leader Volunter!
The difference you will make to cats and people
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.
You can expect us to
- make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You'll be:
- supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
- planning fundraising events and activities with your team
- allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
- keeping financial records from fundraising events
- encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
- following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
Time expectation
Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Trustee Role Description
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Caudwell Youth achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that we have a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Caudwell Youth to grow and thrive, and through this, shape young people’s futures.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Trustee Duties
- Support and provide advice on Caudwell Youth’s purpose, vision, goals and impact.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of Caudwell Youth, approving strategy and annual plans.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Oversee financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Review and approve Caudwell Youth’s annual report and accounts.
- Provide support and challenge to the CEO and executive team, in accordance with our values.
- Promote youth engagement in all that we do Keep abreast of changes in Caudwell Youth’s operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of Caudwell Youth’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Caudwell Youth’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Act as an ambassador for Caudwell Youth by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
Personal Skills and Qualities
- A commitment to Caudwell Youth’s vision, mission and values
- Knowledge and/or interest in youth issues
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Willingness to lead according to our values.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
In addition to these, we are particularly looking for skills and experience in charity marketing and communications, as well as public sector funding / commissioning.
We want to grow our volunteering so experience here would also be welcome. As a young people’s charity we are also interested in applications from younger people and those with lived experience aged 18 and over.
Terms of Appointment
Terms of Office
- Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, this can be renewed for a second term. (Maximum of 6 years service).
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time Commitment
- Preparing for, and attending, 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held 5.30-7.30pm online.
- A strategy day in person in London/Milton Keynes.
- Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.