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Join our Board of Trustees to advocate for the rights of Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems.
Who we are
The women supported by Hibiscus have been subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG) including trafficking, modern slavery, sexual violence, rape, violence against women in war, conflict and post-conflict and institutional violence among other forms of violence. Hibiscus continues to develop specialist services from an intersectional feminist and trauma-informed perspective addressing everyday experiences of violence to which women are subjected and institutional harms.
Why join our Board
This is an important opportunity to contribute financial expertise, governance insight and commitment to an intersectional feminist organisation working for rights, justice and safety for women and girls. As a treasurer your financial expertise will help us create lasting impact for women facing some of the most complex barriers in society.
You will work closely with the Chair, CEO, the Operations and Services Director, fellow trustees to monitor the charity’s financial standing, oversee budgeting and strategic financial planning. You will support strong reporting and audit processes and chair the Finance Sub-Committee. You will help ensure that Hibiscus’ financial resources are well managed, transparent and aligned with our mission, values and long-term sustainability.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Treasurer who can bring both technical financial expertise and a thoughtful, values-led approach to governance. You will be a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of charity finance, financial controls, budgeting, reserves, audit processes and the regulatory environment in which charities operate, including Charity Commission requirements and Charity SORP.
What you will bring to the role:
You will be confident interpreting financial information, asking constructive questions and helping fellow trustees understand the financial implications of strategic decisions. The successful candidate will be able to translate complex financial information into clear, accessible advice that supports strong collective decision-making by the Board.
- A clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship.
- Experience of financial planning, management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, risk management and annual audit processes.
- The ability to work collaboratively with the Chair, CEO, Director of Operations and other trustees while maintaining appropriate independence and oversight.
- Strong analytical judgement and the confidence to advise the Board on financial sustainability, reserves, income, expenditure and strategic risk.
- A commitment to Hibiscus’ intersectional feminist, anti-racist and social justice values, and to centring the rights and experiences of Black and minoritised migrant women.
- A team-oriented approach, with the capacity to support good governance, constructive challenge and long-term organisational sustainability.
Key details about the role
The Role: Previous experience as a charity treasurer, or wider experience in the voluntary sector, charity fundraising or strategic funder engagement would be an advantage. Most importantly, you will share Hibiscus’ commitment to good governance, accountability and financial stewardship in support of our mission.
Term: The initial term is three years, renewable for up to a maximum of nine years. This role is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to clearly stating “Application for Treasurer” in the subject heading of your email. In your application, please highlight your experience of financial management, particularly within the charity or voluntary sector, and explain how your skills and values align with Hibiscus’ mission and ethos. Please review the skills criteria within the personal specification of the application pack.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
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Use your finance expertise to help secure a future for bumblebees. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a Trustee & Finance Committee Chair to join our Board and support the strong financial stewardship of a science-led conservation charity.
You will chair our Finance Committee and provide strategic oversight of financial planning, reporting, controls, reserves and risk, working with fellow Trustees, our Chief Executive and senior team to help the Trust remain resilient, well governed and able to deliver lasting impact for bumblebees, pollinators, people and nature.
We are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, sound judgement and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Charity finance experience would be welcome but is not essential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are new to trusteeship as well as those with previous Board or committee experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to use your financial expertise to make a real difference to people’s lives?
Mental health affects all of us — yet for too many people, financial circumstances can stand between them and the support they need. At FreshStart, we believe everyone should have access to safe, professional and affordable therapy, whatever their circumstances.
FreshStart Psychotherapy C.I.C. is seeking a Treasurer and Director to join our Board and help guide the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a passionate, community-focused organisation with a simple but powerful mission: to make high-quality psychotherapy available to people on low incomes who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Treasurer Role Description
Purpose of the Role
To maintain effective financial oversight of FreshStart Psychotherapy C.I.C., ensuring financial sustainability, sound governance, and compliance with all relevant financial and regulatory requirements.
The Treasurer will provide financial leadership to the Board and support informed decision-making that enables the organisation to achieve its mission and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Contribute actively to the development and implementation of the organisation's strategy.
- Advise the Board on the financial implications of strategic decisions.
- Support sustainable growth and long-term financial planning.
- Help identify opportunities for funding diversification and organisational development.
2. Financial Oversight
- Ensure the Board receives clear, accurate, and timely financial information.
- Monitor the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
- Review management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory accounts and financial returns.
- Support the development and monitoring of reserves and risk management policies.
- Work closely with any external accountants, auditors, or financial advisers as required.
3. Governance and Compliance
- Ensure the Board understands and fulfils its financial responsibilities.
- Support compliance with relevant regulatory, legal, and reporting requirements.
- Promote good governance and transparency across the organisation.
- Contribute to risk management and financial decision-making.
General Responsibilities of a Director
In addition to the Treasurer responsibilities, all Directors are expected to:
- Contribute actively to setting the organisation's strategic direction.
- Ensure the organisation remains focused on its mission and objectives.
- Safeguard the organisation's reputation, values, and resources.
- Monitor organisational performance and impact.
- Ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly.
- Act in the best interests of FreshStart Psychotherapy C.I.C. and its beneficiaries.
- Declare and manage any conflicts of interest.
- Participate in Board meetings and relevant working groups.
- Stay informed about developments affecting mental health services, the voluntary sector, and community wellbeing.
Person Specification
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who have:
Essential
- A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent financial expertise.
- Experience in financial management, accounting, audit, or financial governance.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- A commitment to the mission of improving access to mental health support.
Desirable
- Experience of charity, CIC, voluntary sector, or healthcare governance.
- Knowledge of fundraising, grant funding, or social enterprise finance.
- Previous board or trustee experience.
- An interest in mental health, wellbeing, and reducing barriers to accessing support.
To ensure high-quality, long term psychotherapy is available to everyone who needs it regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Who we are:
WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate dogs around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who work extremely hard to achieve the aim of dramatically improving the outlook for street dogs worldwide. With 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!
Primary purpose of the role:
The Trustee (Treasurer) role forms part of our dedicated and passionate Board of Trustees. This voluntary position plays a vital role in ensuring the charity remains financially sustainable, well-governed and able to maximise its impact for dogs in need. As Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chair, fellow Trustees and senior management to oversee the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring appropriate financial management, reporting and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
The Treasurer is not expected to undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping but will provide strategic financial oversight and support as required.
Key responsibilities:
1. Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s financial affairs.
2. Monitor the charity’s financial performance and long-term sustainability.
3. Review management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
4. Help ensure appropriate financial controls, policies and risk management processes are in place.
5. Present financial information to the Board in a clear and accessible manner when required.
6. Support the preparation and approval of the annual accounts and liaise with the charity’s independent examiner or auditors as required.
7. Use expertise to support and guide the charity’s Finance Team, as required.
8. Ensure the charity complies with all relevant financial, legal and regulatory requirements.
9. Advise the Board on financial implications of strategic decisions and major projects.
10. Work collaboratively with fellow Trustees to support effective governance.
11. Act as an ambassador for WECare Worldwide and promote the charity’s mission and values.
Key Attributes:
Essential:
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and the mission of WECare Worldwide.
- Accountancy or finance qualifications or significant professional finance or accountancy experience.
- An understanding of financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Good strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- Commitment to good governance and the responsibilities of charity Trustees.
- Strong integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a charity Trustee or Treasurer.
- Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and charity finance.
- Experience of financial risk management.
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- An overview understanding of fundraising or grant-funded organisations.
Time Commitment:
At WECare, we understand that being a Trustee is a voluntary role and we are conscious of, and grateful for, the valuable time our Trustees give. We are an active Board, and anticipate a realistic time commitment of around 4 to 8 hours per month.
- Attendance at regular Board meetings (typically held online) with a minimum of 4 meetings per year.
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting.
- Reasonable preparation time for Board papers and financial reports.
- Occasional additional meetings with the Chair or senior management as required.
In exchange for your time and commitment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of thousands of street dogs, the chance to use your professional expertise to support an ambitious international charity, experience contributing at Board level within an energetic, dynamic and growing charity and working alongside a passionate and committed team dedicated to improving animal welfare.
Remuneration:
- This is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee position.
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the charity’s expenses policy.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
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🌎 VOLUNTEER FINANCE MANAGER / TRUSTEE TREASURER
UK-based | Remote | Flexible
Could your financial expertise help make a real difference?
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Accountant to join our international charity on a voluntary basis and help strengthen our financial management as we grow.
Working closely with senior management, you will provide financial oversight, guidance and reporting, helping us make informed decisions and ensure our resources are managed responsibly.
What you'll do:
- Oversee accounting and financial reconciliations
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Prepare clear financial reports for senior management and trustees
- Monitor income, expenditure and financial controls
- Provide financial advice and support strategic decision-making
- Help develop strong financial systems and processes
What we're looking for:
- Strong professional experience in finance, accounting or a similar role
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
- Able to communicate financial information clearly
- Reliable, proactive and comfortable working remotely
- Charity/NGO experience is desirable but not essential
Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA are welcome, but relevant experience is more important.
Why volunteer with us?
This is an opportunity to use your professional skills to support an international charity and directly contribute to work that makes a difference to communities in need.
⏰ Flexible commitment
📍 UK-based / Remote
❤️ Voluntary / Unpaid
If you're an experienced finance professional who would like to give something back and become part of our team, we'd love to hear from you.
Initially we are looking for a Finance Manager, however, if the board feels after a 3 month trial, the candidate is the right fit, this position could lead to a Trustee/Treasurer role.
Please send a short introduction and your CV.
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Opportunity: Chair of the Finance and Risk Sub-committee, Board of Trustees
Open School East is at a pivotal moment in its development and is seeking a Chair of the Finance and Risk Sub-committee to help shape its next chapter.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We are interested in hearing from candidates with expertise in:
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Finance: A person with experience in finance management or accounting, with the capacity to provide a strategic overview of finances, ensuring viability, compliance with relevant legislative frameworks, effective use of resources and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
We are especially keen to hear from people with knowledge of, or an interest in, education and the arts. By committing your time and expertise to our two meetings a quarter (full Trustee meeting and Chairing the Finance and Risk Sub-committee meetings), you can become part of a leading arts education charity, making a real difference to emerging creatives of all ages and from all backgrounds.
We also warmly welcome people who bring lived experience of the barriers OSE seeks to dismantle including people of colour, disabled people, those from working class backgrounds, or people with experience of marginalisation in the arts or education sectors.
How to Apply
A CV or summary of your experience
A short covering letter or audio/video (max 3 minutes) telling us:
Why you’re interested in becoming the Chair of the Finance Subcommittee at Open School East
What you feel you can contribute to the organisation
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible. If you require this information in another format, or have access needs for applying, please let us know.
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The Opportunity
After seven successful years, our current Treasurer is retiring, and we're looking for someone to guide the charity through its next chapter. You'll support our Head of Finance and build strong working relationships with the CEO and wider Board.
What You'll Do
- Chair the monthly Finance call
- Chair the Audit & Remuneration Sub-Committee (two meetings a year)
- Attend four Board meetings a year
- Hold regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Finance
- Oversee audit and the auditor relationship
- Oversee banking and cash management, including authorising payments
- Be available for prompt responses to emails and calls, and attend our premises from time to time
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- The highest standards of personal integrity and professionalism
- A genuine interest in youth homelessness and supporting vulnerable young people
- Senior-level financial and accounting experience, including a recognised accountancy qualification
- Experience across management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, statutory accounts and audit findings, plus financial governance, internal controls, risk management, reserves, investment oversight and organisational sustainability
- Sound judgement, independence of mind and the confidence to challenge constructively
- A collaborative approach, able to work well with the Chair, CEO, Head of Finance and fellow trustees
- Enough time and flexibility for the role, including approving payments and attending meetings in person
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a charity trustee, Treasurer or non-executive director
- Knowledge of charity accounting, including the Charities SORP, restricted and unrestricted funds, and reserves policies
- Understanding of trustees' and directors' legal and regulatory duties
- Experience with organisations funded through public-sector contracts, grants and mixed income
- Familiarity with safeguarding-led organisations
At Step by Step we passionately believe in supporting local young people who are going through hard times. We take a unique step by step approach, pro
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Your expert understanding of charity and/or company accounts and financial management will ensure that trustees exercise their financial responsibilities. You will act as lead trustee on overseeing the annual audit, and advise on financial procedures, regular financial reporting and forecasting.
This will involve chairing the Trust’s Audit Committee, which meets once a year to receive draft charity accounts and audit reports for The Abbotsford Trust and its subsidiary Abbotsford Trading Company. The Committee is responsible for recommending accounts for approval to the Board of Directors, and for making recommendations on the appointment of auditors.
You will exercise oversight of the Trust’s financial management throughout the year through membership of the Executive Committee, which meets up to 10 times a year to receive financial reports from management. Trading Company management accounts are the responsibility of a separate Trading Company Board.
This role will suit someone with professional accountancy qualifications and experience of audited accounts. Ideally, but not necessarily, you will have experience of charity accounts.
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Finance Trustee (and Co-Chair, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee)
Help end homelessness and shape the future of one of the UK's leading charities.
At Crisis, we believe that homelessness should not exist, and together we can end it. Our bold 10-year strategy is already driving change but with homelessness rising and funding challenges increasing, we know we must think differently, act courageously, and inspire more people to join us. For the first time in Crisis' nearly 60-year history, we are also becoming a direct housing provider.
We are now seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the organisation through an exciting and ambitious phase of our work.
This is an opportunity for a senior finance professional to use their expertise and strategic insight to influence decisions at the highest level, strengthen organisational resilience, and help drive lasting change for people experiencing homelessness across the UK.
About Crisis
We are the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We help people out of homelessness and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're bold in our ambition, impactful in our approach, collaborative in how we work and equitable in championing fairness and inclusion.
About the role
As a Trustee, you will play a vital part in ensuring Crisis remains well governed, financially sustainable, and focused on achieving its mission.
Alongside the statutory responsibilities of being a trustee, you will bring specialist financial expertise to the Board and co-chair our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. You will also contribute to oversight of our growing housing delivery function through membership of the relevant committee.
Working alongside fellow trustees and senior leaders, you will help shape long-term strategy, scrutinise performance, oversee risk, and ensure the organisation remains accountable, transparent and financially strong.
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant senior leadership experience with responsibility for organisational finances.
- The ability to interpret complex financial information and assess the longer-term financial implications of strategic decisions.
- Experience of organisational governance, either as a trustee, non-executive director or member of a senior leadership team. Experience of chairing or serving on a Finance, Audit or Risk Committee.
- Strong understanding of financial risk management, audit, compliance, internal controls and organisational sustainability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to collaborative governance and collective decision-making.
- A genuine passion for Crisis' mission and a determination to help end homelessness.
- Knowledge of charity accounting (SORP) and Charity Commission requirements is desirable but not essential.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent accounting qualification desirable but not essential.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You'll be a trusted adviser who can challenge constructively, contribute to robust debate, and support effective decision-making. Most importantly, you'll share our belief that homelessness can be ended and be committed to helping make that vision a reality.
Diversity is hugely important to us at Crisis, and we want to make sure that our Trustees, staff and volunteers represent communities we support. As we continue to strengthen and broaden the perspectives represented on our Board, we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, whose insight is invaluable to our work. We also encourage applications from people from LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and others who bring experiences and viewpoints that can contribute to a more inclusive and effective Board. Above all, we welcome candidates who share our values and are passionate about creating positive change.
Time commitment: Overall, the role requires approximately one day per month.
- Board meetings: Six meetings per year, held in person at Crisis locations across the UK. Two are full-day meetings and at least one includes an overnight stay.
- Finance, Audit and Risk Committee: Monthly online meetings.
- Housing Committee: Quarterly online meetings.
- Additional engagement: Occasional advice and support between meetings.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary, unremunerated trustee role.
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. We are also committed to removing barriers to participation and may consider support where loss of earnings would otherwise prevent involvement.
Term of appointment
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, with the opportunity to be reappointed for a second term.
This is a rare opportunity to use your financial leadership and governance expertise to make a tangible difference to the lives of thousands of people experiencing homelessness.
If you are an experienced finance leader who wants to contribute your skills to a cause of national importance, we would love to hear from you, whether your background is in the private, public or voluntary sector.
How to apply:
Please apply by submitting a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter, not exceeding two pages, highlighting your suitability for the position and why you are interested. You can apply via our website, Crisis Jobs, or by using the links contained in the 'Additional Resources' documents below.
Please also let us know if you require an informal conversation prior to applying for this role. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
· Closing date: 9 October 2026
· Interviews held on: 2 November 2026
· Location: Central London, in-person.
Please let us know if you anticipate any issues with these dates
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For almost 500 years, we've supported Southwark's communities. Now we're looking for two new Trustees to help shape our next chapter — including building on the legacy of Appleby Blue, our RIBA Stirling Prize-winning almshouse.
United St Saviour's Charity is a place-based community investor in Southwark, providing almshouses, grant-funding and community programmes that build resilience and connection across the borough. Over the last decade we've nearly doubled our housing provision and delivered Appleby Blue — a social housing development for older people that went on to win the RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award.
This role is for you if:
- You understand what effective governance looks like — strategic planning, risk management, and change management
- You have a strong lived or learned understanding of Southwark and its communities, including both local strengths and the barriers that affect opportunity and wellbeing
- You bring experience in one or more of: housing and property development, organisational governance, community development, or finance and accounting
- You're comfortable raising challenge and disagreeing constructively, while standing by decisions the Board reaches collectively
- You have a good level of IT literacy
- No previous trustee or board experience is required — a genuine willingness to learn matters just as much
What you'll do
As a Trustee, you'll share collective responsibility for our governance, working alongside fellow Trustees and the Chair to hold the organisation to a clear strategy, ensure our assets and resources are used well You'll contribute your own skills and experience to strengthen the Board's decision-making, sit on at least one, and up to two, committees, and act as an ambassador for the charity's values and reputation.
You'll be joining at a pivotal moment: we're scaling up our housing development pipeline, delivering a new Community Investment Strategy for 2025–2030, and increasingly being asked to share what we've learned with other boroughs and housing providers as our national influence grows.
We're looking for people with experience in one or more of:
- Organisational development and governance — overseeing organisational development, governance, HR, or strategic oversight
- Community development — community work and wealth, charitable organisations, social investment, or grant-making
- Housing, land and property — housing, property development, planning, property management or property investment
- Finance and accounting — accounting, financial management, investment portfolios, and managing financial risk responsibly
You don't need all four — one or more is enough. Alongside that, we're looking for a strong lived or learned understanding of Southwark and the communities we serve, and a good level of IT literacy. No previous trustee or board experience is required.
Location and time commitment
Based in the London Borough of Southwark — Board and committee meetings take place at our offices and almshouses. This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses met) requiring four Board meetings a year, a Strategy and Reflection Day, and membership of one to two committees, each typically meeting four times a year.
How to apply
Send a CV and covering letter to Alison Benzimra, Director of Strategy and Operations, by 14 October 2026, setting out why you're interested and how your skills, experience and background fit what we're looking for. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with a panel drawn from the Board in November 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Christian Aid was born out of faith in action. Since our establishment in 1945, in response to the refugee crisis in post-war Europe, we have stood alongside people in their moments of greatest need, while working to address the underlying causes of poverty and injustice. Grounded in our Christian identity, we believe everyone should be treated with equal dignity, have the opportunity to realise their rights and fulfil their God-given potential. Our values of love, dignity, equality and justice guide how we work and the partnerships we build with people of all faiths and beliefs.
Today, Christian Aid works alongside communities and local partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean to respond to crises, strengthen resilience and tackle poverty at its roots. We believe people affected by poverty are best placed to lead change in their own lives, and we work with them to develop sustainable solutions and strengthen their influence. Through partnership, advocacy and the support of churches, we seek to challenge the systems that perpetuate poverty and build a more just and peaceful world.
The Role
Christian Aid is seeking to appoint a new Finance Trustee to bring significant charity finance experience to the Board and strengthen its oversight of financial matters. The Finance Trustee will play an important role in supporting good governance and strategic decision-making, helping ensure that Christian Aid’s financial resources are managed effectively and sustainably.
Working alongside fellow Trustees and the executive team, the Finance Trustee will provide constructive challenge and independent judgement, helping the Board understand financial performance, risks and opportunities. They will ensure that financial information is clear, accurate and meaningful, and support Trustees from a range of professional backgrounds to understand its implications for Christian Aid’s work and long-term sustainability.
The Finance Trustee will:
- provide constructive challenge and independent judgement on financial matters
- ensure financial information presented to the Board is accurate, timely and meaningful
- help the Board understand key financial issues, risks and opportunities
- support effective decision-making by clearly communicating financial information and its implications.
The Person
Essential knowledge and experience
- A recognised accounting qualification.
- Significant charity finance experience.
- Knowledge of the governance obligations and responsibilities of Trustees.
- Experience of financial oversight, including management accounts, cash flow, forecasting and financial reporting.
- A good understanding of financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow, forecasting and financial risk.
- The ability to identify key financial and organisational risks and communicate these clearly.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- The confidence to provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships.
Desirable knowledge and experience
It would be desirable if candidates also had experience in some of the following areas:
- Knowledge of the workings of NGOs in the UK and Ireland.
- Knowledge of the social, cultural, economic and political dimensions of international relief and development.
- Experience in an international organisation.
- Experience and understanding of diversity.
- Charity income generation.
- Experience gained outside the charity sector that complements charity finance and governance.
Personal qualities
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a combination of intellect, personal presence, energy and creativity sufficient to contribute at Board level. The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- Strategic vision and the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
- Good independent judgement and the ability to identify key issues from complex information.
- The ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
- A willingness to speak their mind and provide constructive challenge.
- The ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, engaging and diplomatic approach, with the confidence to support open discussion and effective decision-making.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Commitment
Christian Aid values and encourages diversity on its Board and welcomes people from all sections of the Christian community. Board members are expected to be active Christians, helping to lead, direct and develop Christian Aid as the Churches’ agency for international development and poverty eradication.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- A passion for poverty eradication and social justice.
- Knowledge of the challenges faced in developing countries.
- Commitment to Christian Aid’s values and objectives.
- An understanding of Christian Aid’s role as the Churches’ relief, development, advocacy and campaigning agency for international development and poverty eradication.
- Sympathy with and support for Christian Aid as a Christian organisation, working with churches, ecumenical bodies, local NGOs, organisations of other faiths and movements that share its values and have the competence to contribute to poverty eradication.
If you would like to apply for this brilliant opportunity of Finance Trustee please provide the following:
- An up to date CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission)
- A supporting statement, which addresses the criteria in the Person Specification, along with your motivations for applying.
Board Advisers
If you are interested in contributing to the governance and mission of Christian Aid but feel that the Finance Trustee role is not the right fit for your experience, we would still be delighted to hear from you.
Alongside this appointment, Christian Aid is also looking to strengthen its pool of Board Advisers. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Investments
- Pensions
- Charity fundraising
If you are motivated by Christian Aid’s mission and believe your skills could make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to get in touch.
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Volunteer Opportunity – Treasurer Trustee
Independent Arts Isle of Wight
Do you have financial skills and experience that could help strengthen creativity, wellbeing, and
community connections across the Isle of Wight?
Independent Arts is seeking a Treasurer Trustee to join our Board and help support the charity’s
continued growth and sustainability.
Independent Arts works with people of all ages and backgrounds, using creativity and
participation in the arts to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence, and
strengthen communities. We believe that creativity can have a positive impact on people’s lives,
and we are looking for someone who shares our values and wants to make a meaningful
contribution.
As Treasurer Trustee, you will play an important role in helping the Board oversee the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring strong financial governance and supporting informed decision-making. You will work alongside fellow trustees and staff to help ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable and able to continue delivering its valuable work across the Isle of Wight.
We are looking for someone who can offer:
• Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, business planning, or financial
management
• The ability to understand and explain financial information clearly
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to Board discussions
• Commitment to good governance and the aims of Independent Arts
Previous charity trustee experience or a professional accounting qualification would be
welcome but is not essential. We encourage applications from people with relevant skills and
practical experience from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community
• Experience of charity leadership and governance
• The chance to use your professional skills for social good
• The opportunity to work alongside a passionate and committed Board and team
• A chance to support creativity, wellbeing, and inclusive community development across
the Isle of Wight
Time commitment
This is a voluntary role. The Treasurer Trustee will be expected to attend quarterly Board and
finance committee meetings and review papers in advance, with additional time required to
support the CEO in financial planning, Board and annual reporting activities.
Independent Arts is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications
from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation. We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life. We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.
We are seeking a volunteer to help our team with reconciling day to day accounts and bookkeeping, as well as some controlling and administration tasks depending on availability. Our ideal candidate would also be able to compute our annual accounts ready for review by an independent examiner.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
To give a home and hope in rebuilding life after addiction— empowering long-term recovery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes, especially for older people?
Do you value the “magic dust” of real human relationship?
Claremont Project is a mental health, arts and wellbeing charity based in Angel, Islington. We are seeking a Treasurer Trustee to strengthen our charity as we step into our next chapter.
About us
Claremont has been around since 1819 and serves mostly older people through a powerful blend of social prescribing, low-cost psychotherapy and a programme of arts and wellbeing activities.
Claremont is a place of innovation and creativity, underpinned by a Relational Approach which emphasises real listening, self-awareness and an awareness of how we are being in relation to other people. We were the UK’s first Wellbeing Centre long before the term was ubiquitous; and in the 1920s and 30s we ran programmes that became models for the Welfare State.
At our beautiful and well-loved building at 24–27 White Lion Street, we nurture a vibrant, inclusive community, underpinned by our conviction that everybody matters.
About the role
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, helping to ensure Claremont’s financial health, sustainability and good governance.
Working closely with the Chair, CEO and bookkeeper, the Treasurer supports the Board in overseeing the charity’s financial affairs and ensuring appropriate financial stewardship.
The Treasurer will:
- Support the Board in fulfilling its financial governance responsibilities.
- Help ensure that effective financial controls and reporting systems are in place.
- Provide oversight and constructive challenge regarding budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
- Assist the Board in understanding Claremont’s financial position and long-term sustainability.
- Support compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House financial requirements.
- Chair or participate in finance-related committee meetings where appropriate.
- Contribute strategically to the future development of the organisation.
As set out by the Charity Commission, Trustees at Claremont are collectively responsible for:
- Advancing the charitable purposes of Claremont and ensuring we carry out our purposes for public benefit.
- Ensuring Claremont complies with its governing document and the law.
- Acting in Claremont’s best interests.
- Managing Claremont’s resources responsibly.
- Acting with reasonable care and skill.
- Ensuring that Claremont is accountable as a charity.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking someone who:
- Has financial expertise, accountancy qualifications and/or senior financial management experience.
- Understands governance and financial oversight within charities or not-for-profits.
- Can think strategically and communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Shares Claremont’s mission, values and relational approach.
- Brings warmth, emotional intelligence and collaborative working.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would also be valuable:
- Charity finance and fundraising
- Property or buildings management
- Income generation and lettings
Alongside technical expertise, we are looking for a certain “Claremontiness” — aspirational and personal qualities that embody a genuine relational approach to life.
Time commitment
Quarterly Board meetings (held in the evenings), plus preparation, emails and committee work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Claremont is a community where people from all backgrounds are loved and wanted, and which is diverse in terms of characteristics like race and ethnicity, gender, disability and socioeconomic status. We seek to ensure that our Board represents the people we serve and welcome applications from candidates coming from backgrounds that have historically been underrepresented on charity boards.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter describing why you are interested in the role and summarising the expertise you bring.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th September
Please note:
- You must be 18 or over and must not be disqualified from acting as a Trustee.
- Trustees are required to declare any conflict of interest while carrying out their duties.
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Claremont Project aims to enrich the lives of older adults by fostering creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you help shape the future of Katherine Low Settlement?
We're looking for a new Treasurer Trustee to join our Board.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with financial experience to use their skills to support one of Battersea's longest-established charities.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation. We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people every year.
About the Role
KLS is looking for a Treasurer Trustee to bring financial insight, sound judgement and strategic challenge to our Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to help a community-focused charity stay financially strong, well governed and able to make a lasting difference for people in Battersea and Wandsworth.
What You’ll Do
• Guide Board-level understanding of KLS’s finances, risks and long-term sustainability.
• Chair the Finance Committee and help turn financial information into clear, confident decisions.
• Provide Board level scrutiny of budgets, management accounts, reserves, cash flow, controls and annual accounts, including reviewing income and expenditure, monitoring restricted and unrestricted funds, and supporting year-end reporting.
• Provide constructive challenge on funding, strategy, financial planning and major commitments, including grant budgets, funder reporting, reserves planning and financial sustainability.
• Champion transparent, ethical financial stewardship that supports safe, effective services.
• Contribute to wider discussions on strategy, governance, safeguarding and organisational sustainability, in a more general trustee capacity.
Who We’re Looking For
• Financial confidence, curiosity and clarity, with the ability to read the numbers and ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to help others engage with finance in a practical, accessible way.
• Experience in finance, accountancy, audit, risk, grant management, charity finance, trusteeship or the voluntary and community sector.
• Understanding of charity finance, including monitoring restricted funds, reviewing management accounts, supporting reserves policy, preparing for audit or independent examination, and helping trustees understand financial risks.
• A professional accountancy qualification is welcome but not essential if you have broader financial leadership or governance experience.
• Previous trustee experience is desirable but not essential.
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience, community connections or insight into the communities KLS serves. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
Appointment Requirements
Appointment is subject to eligibility to act as a charity trustee and, where applicable, as a company director, a satisfactory DBS check and any relevant identity verification requirements.
How to Apply
If you are interested in using your financial skills to support local impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and short supporting statement outlining your interest in KLS, your relevant financial or governance experience, and what you would bring to the Board to Sarah Gibb, KLS CEO.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


