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Treasurer Roles & Responsibilities
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial health. The Treasurer plays a key governance role, strengthening financial literacy at Board level and supporting sustainable growth. The Board is responsible for governance and strategy and does not manage day-to-day operations.
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) is a growing charity registered with the Charity Commission (Charity No. 1189561). For the financial year ending 31 March 2025, RBB reported a total income of £423,041 and total expenditure of £373,007. As a charity with income above £250,000, we prepare annual accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP and undergo independent examination.
As our current treasurer prepares to step down, we are expanding our Board of Trustees to support the growth and future plans of our ambitious small charity. Board meetings take place every 12 weeks via video call, with opportunities for in-person gatherings throughout the year. Additional meetings may occasionally be required, either more frequently, in smaller groups, or one-to-one, depending on specific needs or exceptional circumstances.
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Responsible to: Chair, Refugee Biryani & Bananas
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Purpose: To oversee the management and reporting of charity finances.
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Hours: Approximately six to eight hours a month.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee role. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will work closely with our team members including volunteers, other Trustees and with the CEO, advising on all financial matters including regulatory compliance. The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings which last approximately an hour and a half every twelve weeks. The Treasurer will:
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Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.
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Act as an ambassador for Refugee Biryani & Bananas
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Oversee and analyse the development of the annual budget and cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and sustainability.
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Support with fundraising and financial strategic planning
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Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance.
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Oversee the development and observation of financial policies
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Advise the board on fund management and ensure an appropriate reserves policy
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Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action.
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Oversee and administer financial processes including Gift Aid claims and payroll, ensuring appropriate financial controls, transparency and board oversight are maintained. (There is currently only one person on payroll.)
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Work collaboratively with the CEO and Chair to ensure appropriate financial segregation of duties within the constraints of a small charity.
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Support the Board in monitoring financial risk, reserves policy and international financial compliance.
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Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed.
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Work with professional advisors including any contracted accountants
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Review financial transactions on a monthly basis via digital accounting software, Xero
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Arrange the compilation and agreement of Refugee Biryani & Bananas’ annual report
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Lead Trustee liaison with the independent examiner and oversee the preparation and Board approval of the annual accounts and report.
The Treasurer will play a key role in strengthening financial sustainability as RBB continues to grow its international programmes and funding base.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have innovative ideas and sound financial knowledge. All Trustees are expected to assist Refugee Biryani & Bananas to secure a sustainable and diverse funding base for the organisation.
Essential
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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Support for the values and mission of Refugee Biriyani & Bananas
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Familiarity with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), or willingness to develop this knowledge.
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Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information
Desirable
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A qualified accountant (formal qualification preferred) with financial and commercial awareness, experienced in managing finances, payroll, and the needs of smaller organisations.
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An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee or Treasurer.
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Good communication and competent IT skills
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Extensive experience in senior strategic management and leadership, combined with strong analytical and evaluation skills.
About Refugee Biryani & Bananas
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) began as a grassroots movement in 2015, in response to the Syrian refugee crisis. What started as a group of friends distributing 2,500 portions of biriyani and bananas in the unofficial camp for displaced people in Dunkirk, Northern France, has grown into a community-driven humanitarian organisation. Initially working under the umbrella of another organisation, RBB became independent to better address gaps in aid and advocacy for displaced people worldwide.
What We Do
RBB supports people facing displacement, war, and inequality, tailoring actions to the needs of each situation. From food distributions to medical support and human rights advocacy, our work is versatile and responsive. We have provided aid in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, squats, and other unstable settlements along migratory pathways, including:
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France: Calais, Dunkirk & Paris
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Greece: Idomeni, Thessaloniki, Athens, Lavrio, Samos & Chios (our main base)
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Northern Iraq: Duhok
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Serbia: Belgrade Barracks
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Bosnia & Herzegovina - Croatia Border: Vucjak Camp
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Turkey: Istanbul
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Poland, Belarus & Lithuania Border
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Ukraine Border (Poland and Ukraine sides)
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Palestine: Gaza
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Egypt: Cairo
Our Approach
RBB is a mobile grassroots organisation, designed to respond rapidly and flexibly to emerging crises. Our main base of operations is on Chios Island, Greece, where we provide ongoing support to people who are displaced.
Since October 2023, we have also established community-led initiatives to support people affected by the war in Gaza, Palestine, as well as Sudanese and other displaced communities in Cairo, Egypt.
Beyond emergency relief, we remain committed to ongoing support through volunteers, translation services, medical care, aid, and advocacy until either local capacity builds or the situation changes. In addition, our Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme (CHLP) plays a vital role in this approach by strengthening the leadership of people who are displaced by building on their existing skills, networks and lived experience in humanitarian efforts.
Our field team comprises 90% individuals from refugee and asylum-seeking communities, representing Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Gambia, Ethiopia, Palestine, and Yemen. This diverse team is led by our founder and CEO, Ruhi Akhtar, alongside field coordinators / project managers.
We prioritise dignity and equity, involving displaced individuals in decision-making and collaboration. RBB's direct aid includes food, water, shelter, medical supplies, clothing, hygiene packs, and season-specific items like sunscreen or firewood. Needs assessments and communication with affected communities guide our actions, ensuring targeted, person-centered care.
Advocacy & Awareness
RBB amplifies the voices of displaced people by sharing their stories and raising awareness about often-overlooked realities. Through storytelling and advocacy, we aim to challenge injustice and inspire action.
We are a safe space for all people and welcome those who are new to and currently underrepresented on Charity Boards, in particular members who consider themselves to have a disability and those in the global majority. Lived experience of migration or asylum or a commitment to this work is welcomed.
Interested applicants should send a CV with full contact details and a brief covering letter to address your motivation for the role, what specific skills and expertise you would bring and how you meet the competencies listed in the role description.
Registered Charity
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Female-led grassroots organisation delivering humanitarian aid and advocacy with displaced communities through a community-led approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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DCF are a small, local, family-founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 121 support in schools and in the community.
We are looking for a Finance Trustee to lead on financial oversight of the charity, set up financial controls and processes and oversee our Treasurer.
We currently have a lack of financial oversight which impacts on grant applications and planning. We have a need for trustees with specific skillsets so that each board member can take ownership of their areas related to the charity. Currently our CEO has a very active role within Board meetings and would benefit from support from proactive members.
We would like to grow the Board and create processes and procedures that diversify our income and sustainability. We currently deliver services in two boroughs (Croydon and Merton) and have a 5 year plan to expand to four boroughs.
What are we looking for?
This individual should have:
- Knowledge and experience of charity finance practices
- Professional accounting, finance or similar qualification
- Strong understanding of financial management and reporting
- Experience in establishing and setting out strategic goals and direction in organisations
- Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members
- Experience of providing Governance to organisations
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the Treasurer
- Providing overview of income, expenditure, reserves, balance sheet, and cashflow
- Recording transactions
- Monitoring spend for various projects
- Providing reports to the Treasurer and Board
- Forecasting project and operational spend with CEO
- Attending 'monthly' meetings (10 per year)
- Providing information to HMRC and Pension providers
- Monitoring compliance with local accounting laws and regulations
What difference will you make?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving back and helping our future generation of young people.
In this vital role you will be able to offer your unique skill set to provide invaluable guidance on financial procedures and ways of streamlining processes, therefore enhancing the charity's ability to run smoothly and reach more young people. We are looking for someone to keep us on track financially as well as helping us to formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
- Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
- Interviews will be an informal virtual chat with our CEO and then with the wider Board.
Applications are welcomed from people across the Sutton and Croydon Communities. If you live more than 30 miles from these locations, your application is likely to be unsuccessful. Board meetings are in person and on-line so being able to attend is a key part of the position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. is seeking nominations for three Trustee and Director roles to refresh our Trustee team of 12.
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd is specialist awarding organisation exclusively creating, assessing and awarding qualifications for English Language and Oracy. Our qualifications have a duality of esteem with academic qualifications and we rank in the Top 50 of Vocational Awarding organisations in the UK by annual number of certificates awarded.
Central to the activities of English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.:
Our purpose:
English Speaking Board wants all learners to possess the oracy and English language skills they need to achieve their aspirations. We want to stretch the most able and support the least confident and realise the potential of all by closing the disadvantage gap.
To do this we:
Listen to our clients, understand their motivations and needs, employ talented people who want to achieve for our clients, support and validate the impact of our teachers and financially support assessment at centres that are part of closing the disadvantage gap.
In November 2023 we were awarded the prestigious title of Awarding Organisation of the Year by the Federation of Awarding Bodies. Please visit our website for more detail about our activities.
Trustee team:
The Trustee team aims to have a mix of skills sets and experience from within education (state, academies, FE and Adult Education) and from Awarding Organisations. The current vacancies are for two types of Trustees: those with educational experience (preferably FE and Adult Education) and those with AO experience.
Generic Selection criteria:
- Personal alignment with the purpose and willingness to act in the interests of the charity only
- Support the charitable purpose which is the advancement of education, ensuring our activities provide public benefit
- A commitment to give advice and guidance to review and shape the ongoing strategy of the organisation, its risk, financial and audit activities
- Remain up to date on advice and guidance from the Charity Commission by reading advice out of meeting time
- Attend 4 Trustee meetings per year (held on Saturdays as two remote meetings and two in London and or Liverpool) plus the preparation time and ad-hoc email dialogue throughout the year
- Occasionally attend major meetings, such as high-profile conference
Technical Information:
Eligibility
Trustees will need to complete an automatic disqualification declaration. Should any reasons for disqualification apply they will need to seek a waiver from the Charity Commission prior to taking up a position as a Trustee.
ESB is a Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. The Company has charitable status. For more information, please read our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The number of members with which the Company proposes to be registered is 50 but the Board of Trustees may from time to time register an increase of members. The subscribers to the Memorandum of Association and such other persons qualified as hereinafter provided as the Board of Trustees shall admit to membership shall be members of the Company.
There are four categories of members namely: –
- Ordinary Members
- Life Members (Closed)
- Friend Members
- Honorary Members
Trustee/Directors duties
- To act in accordance with law, the governing documents and the objects
- To act in the interests of the charity only
- To act with integrity
- To manage the charity’s resources properly
- To use reasonable skills and care working as a trustee, applying what knowledge and experience s/he has
- To declare and avoid conflicts of interest
- To act within powers
- To promote the success of the company in achieving its objects
- To exercise independent judgement
- To exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence
- Not to accept benefits from third parties
- To declare interests in proposed transactions or arrangements.
Our Trustees/Directors are not remunerated.
The term of the Trusteeship is for four years with an extension of a further four-year term to enable continuity.
The operational functions of English Speaking Board (International) Ltd are delegated to the CEO who manages the activities of 16 Head Office staff and 80 contracted markers and assessors.
We highly encourage all applicants to contact our Chair of Trustees (visit our website for details) in the first instance, if you would like to hear more about being a Trustee and Director.
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The role of the Governing Body includes collective oversight of the College’s activities and setting and reviewing
our strategy and mission. The governor role is comparable with the non-executive directors of a public company
but instead of being accountable to shareholders, governors are accountable for public funds. As the College is an exempt charity, all governors are charity trustees.
Being a governor is a hugely rewarding leadership role. Governors can make a real difference and give something
back to the local community.
The College is currently looking for two new governors to join the Board. We are seeking experienced individuals, who
are looking for an opportunity to use and develop their professional skills in a board-level environment.
You don’t need to have prior board experience to apply.
The Board is currently looking for two new governors will have experience of one, or more, of the following areas: FE, education, apprenticeships.
The Board also values the diversity of our students and staff, who come from a variety of ethnic, cultural and
religious backgrounds. The Board is determined to reflect this diversity amongst our Governing Body and
encourages people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Please get in touch if you don’t feel you have the time to join the Board but would be interested in being co-opted to one of our committees. Co-option can provide an excellent introduction to voluntary governance roles. We are currently looking for co-opted members to join our Search and Governance Commitee, Resources Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.