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The objective of Spotlight on Africa (“SoA ”) is to improve the livelihoods and opportunities of those in need in Africa through the following activities:
- Improved healthcare
- Access to education
- Improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene
- Economic empowerment through relevant skills training
To achieve its charitable purposes SoA provides grants to Spotlight on Africa-Uganda Foundation (“SoA UF”), a registered international NGO in Uganda (“SoA UF”) who execute the work and manage the activities in Eastern Uganda.
In this region we’ve built two primary schools serving 1,400 children, a health clinic treating 50,000 patients annually, and a maternity hospital delivering 1,250 babies safely each year and drilled 50 deep boreholes supplying clean water to 40,000 people. We have also built two Technology centres that provide teachers, students, health workers, and tradespeople with essential digital skills and alternative career prospects in the region which is particularly important for women. We also provide vocational training in carpentry, tailoring, agriculture, hairdressing, and borehole maintenance.
SoA continues to grow and in 2025-26 raised over £1 million from donations and fundraising events. It has strong governance provided by its UK Board of Trustees that is chaired by a King’s Counsel and by the Board of SoA-UF and its patrons who include the former Chief Justice of Uganda and the Ugandan Ambassador to the UK.
The role
As Treasurer you will chair our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and act as the Charity’s lead voice on financial matters. Working closely with the Chair, Assistant Treasurer and SoA-UF’s Executive Director and Accountant you will help ensure SoA remains financially resilient, well-governed and delivering value by:
· Finance — overseeing our planning, budgeting and reporting processes including KPIs; guiding the Trustees and SoA-UF Board in reviewing the monthly management accounts, performance KPIs, approving annual accounts; advising on the financial implications of strategic decisions; and liaising with our external auditors.
· Risk management — providing oversight of our internal controls, financial control framework and risk register, and ensuring appropriate insurance and anti-fraud arrangements are in place. Actively managing foreign exchange risks and maximising interest income from deposits. Close stewardship and oversight of the application of grants to SoA-UF through to expenditure on its charitable activities.
· Governance — chairing the Finance Committee, leading the Trustees’ duty to ensure proper financial stewardship, and supporting compliance with Charity Commission and other regulatory requirements. Also supporting SoA-UF Board in ensuring they provide proper financial stewardship and compliance with local laws and regulations.
Who we are looking for
You will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information clearly for a Board audience. Beyond the technical qualifications, we are looking for someone who brings:
· Experience of organisational risk management and internal controls, ideally from an international perspective
· A solid understanding of charity governance, trusteeship and the legal duties of a trustee
· Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders
· The leadership skills to chair the Finance committee and bring people together around shared goals
· Willingness for occasional to travel to our projects in Africa
Above all, you will share our belief that we can deliver sustained change that transforms the lives of those of the poorest of the poor in Africa through our charitable activities.
About the role:
· This is a voluntary, unremunerated role but with reimbursement of travel and other related expenses.
· The time commitment is:
o Monthly SoA Trustee meetings and Quarterly SoA-UF Board meetings
o Monthly Finance meetings with the SoA Chair, SoA Assistant Treasurer, SoA-UF Chairman, SoA-UF Executive Director and SoA Accountant
o An annual UK away day strategy session (weekend day)
o Additional time (average 10 hours a month) for preparing reports, liaising with the Assistant Treasurer, managing FX and deposits and ad hoc matters
The initial term of office is three years but can be extended by mutual agreement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Visit villages, urban communities, and schools
· Interact with families, women, and children
· Understand local health practices, challenges, and needs
· Support ongoing community health programs
Hygiene Awareness Campaigns
· Conduct awareness sessions on:
o Personal hygiene (menstrual hygiene , handwashing, cleanliness)
o Sanitation practices
o Safe drinking water and hygiene habits
· Use creative methods like posters, demonstrations, and group activities
Basic Health Education
· Assist in delivering sessions on:
o Menstrual hygiene .
o Preventive healthcare
o Nutrition and balanced diet
o Common diseases and basic prevention methods
· Support local team in simplifying health messages for communities
School Health Programs
· Organize interactive sessions in schools on:
o Hygiene practices for children
o Importance of cleanliness and health
· Conduct activities such as:
o Games and quizzes
o Awareness discussions
o Health-focused storytelling
Women’s Health & Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
· Support workshops on:
o Menstrual hygiene management
o Breaking myths and stigma
o Importance of hygiene and health for women
· Assist in distributing educational materials
Research & Data Collection
· Conduct basic surveys and collect community feedback
· Observe and document hygiene practices and health awareness levels
· Assist in preparing reports and case studies
Campaign Design & Creative Outreach
· Help design:
o Awareness posters
o Educational materials
o Social media campaigns
· Participate in community awareness drives and local events
Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Engage in conversations with community members
· Promote positive behaviour change related to hygiene and health
· Learn how communication strategies influence public health outcomes
Documentation & Storytelling
· Document field experiences through:
o Photography
o Blogs
o Video storytelling
· Share impact stories and community voices
Thank you!
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For more than a century, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood beside the RAF Family;
through war and peace, hardship and change. From the first day in uniform to the final
years of life, we have been a constant source of emotional, practical and financial support.
Today, our work reaches serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved in more
than 30 countries.
We are seeking a Welfare and Safeguarding Trustee for an initial term of four years,
(ideally) commencing 1 October 2026.
You will have a relevant background with safeguarding experience (such as nursing, medical,
social care, teaching or other healthcare professional, ideally at a senior level). You will
understand the needs of those who are vulnerable whether its due to age, health and
wellbeing or socio-economic factors and will have the skills and knowledge to advise and guide
on appropriate strategies to ensure the Fund is best able to meet those needs. It is key that
you are able to provide relevant specialist knowledge, support and information and to clearly
articulate issues relating to safeguarding which will be invaluable to the Fund in ensuring it
complies with all legal and good practice requirements in relation to safeguarding and that it
has clear and up-to-date policies and procedures.
Interested?
If you have the experience we are seeking and are as passionate about the RAF Family as we
are, we would love to hear from you. To apply please send an up-to-date CV and covering
email / letter outlining how your background, skills, experience meets the person
specification (see final page) to Lisa Harmshaw (email address in role information attached) our Head
of Governance. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal
discussion prior to applying, please contact Lisa on phone number given in role information attached or via email.
We welcome applications from anyone who has the experience we are seeking, irrespective of
background, community, industry or protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable
adjustments as part of your application process, please let us know. We operate safer selection
practices; this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and
Barring Service check.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until we
have found our ideal candidate. No agencies please.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.
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