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PFP is a UK-based charity working in Africa and Asia since 2004, and this year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Our Mission is to work together with local people and filmmakers to produce, distribute and show local language educational films that give help and hope to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Our latest activities have primarily focused on Malawi, Sierra Leone and Kenya.
Every PFP film seeks to bring about positive change by engaging audiences with themes, characters and subjects that address important challenges facing themselves and their communities.
- We commission, fund and manage film productions
- We train and mentor local film makers
- We partner with other organisations to produce media for their charitable objectives
- We organise film distribution and viewings and promote digital engagement
- We facilitate audience conversations to encourage deeper exploration of issues
- We measure the impact of our films to ensure continued improvement
We produce a range of media from short documentaries and music videos to full-length feature dramas. Our work covers a wide range of subjects, including: health, disability and rights; social prejudice and stigma; agriculture; and environment and conservation.
See our Annual Reports on our website for more information on our work and recent activities.
Primary responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and provide finance updates at quarterly Board meetings.
- Manage the payroll of two part-time UK-based employees.
- Undertake banking as and when required, mostly relating to overseas payments, with support from our Administrator.
- Ensure that effective financial processes, systems and controls are in place and maintained.
- Co-ordinate the annual business planning process, including the budget.
- Prepare the financial statements and review for the Annual Report and manage the Independent Examination.
- Be responsible for updating Companies House and The Charity Commission.
- Contribute to the effective governance of PFP, including: ensuring PFP is accountable and carrying out its purpose for public benefit; ensuring compliance with the governing document and applicable law; and challenging the management of resources and ensuring financial stability.
- Work with the Board in developing and advancing PFP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
(Note, we use Xero’s intuitive cloud-based ERP system for bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and reporting.)
Key requirements
- A recognised financial qualification if preferable, but not essential, and training will be provided
- Good relationship skills and proven track record of cultivating positive relationships
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Commitment to PFP’s purpose and values
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(Depending on areas of experience you may be appointed as Head of Finance & Governance, or the role may be split into two, one for Finance and one for Governance)
Responsibilities:
- To lead a department of volunteers and to ensure the department functions are operating successfully
- To provide strategic management
- To ensure all relevant policies, procedures and processes are in place in relation to finance and governance
- To support the registration of the organization as a charity
- To oversee fundraising
- To provide strategic support and line management to operational management within the department
- To oversee, manage, support and where needed be directly involved in finance and governance work
Requirements:
- To have a background in management in Finance or Governance but ideally both
- To be IT literate and be able to use online task management tools
- To have a strong understanding of financial compliance
- To be confident in a strategic management role
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
Mulberry Schools Foundation is looking for a Finance Trustee to support it in its next stage of development. The Foundation was set up by the Mulberry Schools Trust and builds on its work to create exceptional educational opportunities.
Who we are
Mulberry Schools Foundation is the charitable arm of Mulberry Schools Trust, established in 2019. The Foundation is creating exceptional opportunities for children and young people facing disadvantage, strengthening their capacity to make a difference in their world. We support, develop and champion young people and their families in the Trust’s schools, its partner schools and its local and global communities through a wide range of commissioned and funded work.
The role
We are looking for an individual with financial experience at a senior corporate level to become the designated Finance Trustee for Mulberry Schools Foundation. The candidate is expected to be a qualified accountant and may have investment experience. Experience of charity funds would be helpful but not essential. We can provide training. Commitment to support MSF’s mission and values is essential. There are currently six Trustees and the board meets three times a year. Meetings are usually held at Mulberry School for Girls, E1 2JP, but occasionally are held remotely for convenience. Trustee terms are four years.
The Foundation has recently resumed operational activity and intends to grow its funds significantly over the coming months and years. The finance team of MST provide the operational financial administration for the Foundation. The Finance Trustee will support the Foundation’s Trustees with oversight of the financial reporting and management of the Foundation’s funds and with identifying and attracting funding partners. The Foundation is particularly interested in securing a large sponsor for its endowment fund.
The successful candidate will:
· be passionate about creating opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds
· have professional expertise in finance and an accounting qualification
· have experience at a senior level
· be commercially astute and comfortable with fundraising
· be willing to leverage their own networks for the Foundation
· be a strong ambassador for the Foundation and its stakeholders
· have the energy, time and commitment to fulfil the role
Mulberry Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment as a Trustee will be dependent on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate, and Barred List Check.
Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW) is looking for a Finance Director to join the Trustees. The finance director will play a key role as MREW embarks on a new and exciting phase of organisational development.
The Finance Director is a member of the Trustees Board of MREW, the national charity representing and supporting the work of our highly respected Mountain Rescue teams.
The Finance Director will help deliver MREW’s strategic goals by ensuring the provision of consistent, robust, and expert financial advice to the Management Committee and the Trustees; providing an effective financial management service to the charity; and acting as the leading interface between management and trustees on financial matters.
The successful candidate will be an experienced individual, with a background of working in the financial sector.
Qualifications
Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA CIPFA) or equivalent experience (ideally including experience working with a charity).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance
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Contribute to the implementation of the charity’s strategic plan developing annual work programmes with the Management Committee as appropriate
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Provide timely advice on new and current income generation initiatives and develop the analysis of performance
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Ensure the provision of robust accounting services for use by Officers in planning and controlling the income and expenditure of the charity
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Plan and manage cash flow
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Ensure accurate records are maintained to meet external legal and tax requirements
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Ensure the statutory annual accounts for the charity are prepared for consideration by the Trustees
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Provide timely submission of all external reporting e.g. Charity Commission
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Be the authorised official for the charity for HR Revenue and Customs
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To develop, operate and provide monitoring systems for forecasting, re-forecasting, contingency
planning and early indicators
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In close consultation with the Chief Executive, establish a relationship with the trustee board so that
they have an opportunity to understand fully the key financial issues confronting the charity.
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Be responsible for the compilation of the annual budget of the charity and its presentation to Trustees
for financial forecasting to support the planning process
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Ensure the appropriateness of the key assumptions included in the charity’s annual budget proposals.
Provide advice to Officers on these matters
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Ensure the provision of regular accurate and timely management information to the Management
Executive Team
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Maintain the financial policies, procedures and guidelines to guide the charity’s financial decision- making
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Identify ways to improve the finance function and work proactively with the team to deliver these
- Keep up to date and be involved in wider organisational issues and share these as appropriate
Corporate Governance
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In close consultation with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), establish a relationship with the trustee board so that each individual has an opportunity to understand the key financial issues confronting MREW.
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Keep up to date with good/best practices and developments relating to finance and the charity sector and ensure that policies procedures and practices develop in line with these.
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Provide input into the risk management register by identifying risks in conjunction with the Management Committee and Board and establishing suitable plans to reduce/manage risk
- Maintain and report on the Declaration of Interest register to ensure that any conflict is minimised in decision making
Management
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Attending and contributing to Board of Trustees and management meetings
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Provide reporting to the meetings
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Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan, developing projects with the
management team as appropriate
- Deputise for other officers when necessary
Outputs
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Statutory accounts for charity
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Annual Returns for charity
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Annual Budget for charity
- Regular management reports with financial variance reports
This role description should not be regarded as a definitive list of duties and responsibilities.
What to Expect
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This is a voluntary role within MREW, re-elected annually; it is expected that the applicant will serve a term of 5 years, with a possible extension of a further 5 years
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Travel during with working day to attend meetings, with occasional absence from home overnight.
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Out of pocket expenses can be reclaimed in line with the MREW Expenses Policy
Values
• Upholds, promotes and demonstrates the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team to create a culture of equality and diversity where all are valued and encouraged
Experience
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Previous experience of working in a comparable role
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Working constructively as part of senior leadership team
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Experience of working with and advising Board of Trustees
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Experience of developing, delivering and monitoring financial strategy
- Experience in the preparing, monitoring and reporting of budget and financial management information
Knowledge and Understanding:
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An awareness of the issues affecting MREW and the voluntary sector
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Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation
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Knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft
- Knowledge of risk management procedures
Skills and Abilities
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Have open discussions which are clear, respectful and honest in order to resolve issues which may be impeding success
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Evaluate opportunities and make decisions that are economically sound
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Overcome challenges and obstacles, demonstrating resilience
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Constructively challenge negative attitudes internally and externally
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Excellent IT skills and report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills
Competencies/Behaviours
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Outgoing personality who is able to pro-actively support and guide non-finance individuals and provide clear explanations of complex financial data
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Able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and adapt to change.
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Approachable – Will be open minded and value diversity.
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Non-judgemental – will focus on the potential not the past.
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Inspiring – will lead by example.
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Empowering – will enable positive change.
- Passionate about MREW’s goals and delivering excellence.
Meetings, Representation and Reporting
The Finance Director will typically join a mixture of Face to Face, Online and Hybrid meetings
• MREW Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Business Meetings (2 meetings per year) • MREW Management Business Group Meetings (up to 11 meetings per year)
• MREW Management Operations Group Meetings (as required 1 or 2 times a year)
• MREW Trustees Meetings (4 - 5 a year)
The role will require written reports to support:
• MREW AGM and General Business meetings • MREW Management Meetings
• Other meetings as agreed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Upbeat Communities achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, and they also ensure 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 leadership team to enable Upbeat Communities to grow and thrive, and through this, empower refugees to thrive.
Through regular meetings, strategy days and written reports provided to the board, trustees are able to set the direction of the organisation, develop its strategic objectives and support and keep the staff team accountable in delivering on these
strategic goals.
Trustee meetings are currently held every 2 months either in person in Derby or online (hybrid). We have an annual strategy away day and trustees are also invited to be part of our sub-committees. Trustees are requested to be available to attend occasional ‘unscheduled’ meetings or engage in email communications which address urgent business as it arises, join working groups when needed and spend time preparing for meetings by reading and considering the papers circulated before meetings.
Benefits of Being a Trustee
We believe being a trustee of Upbeat Communities offers a number of fantastic
benefits:
- Strategic decision-making that positively impacts the lives of over a thousand
- asylum seekers and refugees every year
- Supporting an innovative, talented and passionate staff team as they develop
- our work and explore new services and ways of working
- Being part of a committed and focused trustee team working to see the charity
- grow
- Using your skills, experience and passion to contribute to an effective and wellfunctioning
- board
- Opportunities to learn new skills and experiences to contribute to your own
- personal development
Duties
Any individual acting as a trustee for Upbeat Communities would be required to
carry out the following:
- Promote the vision, mission and values of the charity
- Ensure Upbeat Communities and its representatives function within all legal and
- regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with its constitution, continually
- striving for best practice in governance
- Determine the overall direction and development of Upbeat Communities
- through good governance and clear strategic planning
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their
- implementation
- Oversee Upbeat Communities’ financial plans and budgets and monitor and
- evaluate progress
- Review and approve the charity’s financial statements
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively
- Provide support and challenge to Upbeat Communities’ Chief Executive in the
- exercise of their delegated authority and affairs
- Contribute to regular reviews of Upbeat Communities’ own governance.
- Attend Board meetings, and be adequately prepared to contribute to
- discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and
- protect the charity’s interests, avoiding any personal conflict of interests
- Take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a
- material risk to the charity
- Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of the trustee’s business
Finance Specific Duties
- Lead on the strategic financial management of the charity at board level
- Liaise with our outsourced finance team (including our Finance Director)
- Chair the finance sub-committee (which meets 6 times per year ahead of every
- board meeting)
- Maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and ensure full and
- timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the board
- Support the board of trustees in financial decision making processes
- Review and approve annual budgets
- Advise on banking and investments
- Take an active role in the financial audit process
- Contribute to the financial management of our trading subsidiary (Upbeat
- Enterprises Limited)
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Thalidomide Trust supports a unique community of people with disabilities and helps them to live their best lives. Could you bring your Finance & Governance expertise to their board as a Trustee?
Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October.
The Thalidomide Trust is a unique organisation supporting 430 beneficiaries, now all in their 60s, born with disabilities as a result of their mother taking the drug, thalidomide, during pregnancy. Their physical disabilities include limb damage, hearing and visual impairment, brain and sensory impairment and damage to internal organs. They are a remarkable group of people, who have achieved a great deal despite often living with extreme levels of disability.
Our beneficiaries have very complex and varied needs which are increasing as they age. The Trustees provide effective governance and oversight to ensure the Trust understands these needs and has adequate and well-managed resources to meet them.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with an understanding of charity accounting procedures and governance to join our Board of Trustees*. You will help ensure we provide the best possible future for our beneficiaries in the next phase of their lives.
We are a Charity with secure funding in place for the lifetime of our beneficiaries. A recent Independent Governance review reflected the high level of skills and experience of our Board and excellent standards of governance.
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
· Professional accountancy qualification and strong technical accounting skills.
· Understanding of the principles of investment management.
· Experience of working in a senior financial position
· Good current knowledge of charity accounting processes and reporting requirements.
· Sound current knowledge of Charity Law and Charity Governance frameworks.
· Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience of monitoring investment performance is desirable but not essential. However, you should be willing to learn new skills and be able to devote approximately 15 to 20 days per annum to the Trust – within this time specifically be available to attend three full day Board meetings, at least four half-day Finance Committee meetings and one beneficiary event each year.
This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed.
We particularly welcome applications from the BAME community and people living with disabilities.
More Information:
Important: As part of your application, please provide a supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the person specification using specific examples. (No more than two side of A4, minimum font size 12).
You can upload your statement in the CV and Supporting Statement section of the Application form.
*Following a restructuring exercise in January 2018, your formal title will be a Director of the Thalidomide Trust Company. However, you will operate as a charitable trustee and will be governed by the Charity Commission.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October.
Trustees (x2) – Finance and Clinical Governance | Phoenix Futures
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
Location: London / United Kingdom (in person and virtual)
Time commitment: 4 meetings per year
Who we are.
Phoenix Futures is founded on a passion for showing that recovery from drugs and alcohol is possible. We support people by providing residential, community, prison, and specialist services across the UK, offering psychosocial support to aid people on their journey of recovery. We are experts in people, understanding the influence of psychological factors and the surrounding social environment on their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
About these roles.
We are looking to appoint a new clinical trustee, who will also be part of the Clinical Governance Committee, and new finance trustee, who will also be part of the Audit, Control and Investment Committee.
With the Chair and other Board members, these new trustees will be responsible for the direction, management, and control of Phoenix Futures through involvement with strategy formulation and monitoring, risk management and internal control.
Who we are looking for.
Ideally you will come with an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship, along with specific professional knowledge, experience, and skills in clinical governance or finance. A background in either health, criminal justice, social care, or civil service, although not essential. Willingness to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the duties and responsibilities of a trustee will be crucial.
We welcome both experienced trustees and those looking to take on their first trusteeship, and we want to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to further diversify the Board.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
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YSS enables people to be emotionally resilient, to thrive and feel they belong to a community. We uphold people’s rights and responsibilities and enable them to exercise these with dignity and respect.
We are looking for volunteers to work with our central functions to support our teams deliver incredible services across west merica and warwickshire. We are happy to consider candidates with experience of any of the below duties of the role and full support and training will be given to support all volunteers. If you would like to arrange a chat to discuss the opportunity further please click apply and we will be in touch.
Main duties of the role
· Hold a portfolio of work across a range of resourcing areas for the charity.
· Collaborate closely with the Head of Resources, providing information, insight, and guidance for the effective delivery of key strategy objectives across finance, HR, Governance, fundraising and IT operations.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
· To provide financial information including management accounts with analysis, forecasting and insightful commentary to internal and external stakeholders.
· To support the annual budgeting process.
· To maintain financial procedures and controls.
· To support managers to make decisions based on forecasts and budgets, providing challenge and financial expertise where necessary.
HR
· Undertake and deliver all HR transactional administration including recruitment, selection, appointment, induction and exit interviews.
· Support production of HR reporting to Senior Management Team and Trustees on a regular basis including staff sickness, diversity, complaints, grievances, disciplinary, turn-over, training, appraisal etc.
· Support Head of Resources on welfare support to staff to include internal promotion of staff benefits and liaison with external providers.
Governance
· Support the preparation and circulation of Board meeting papers and packs.
· Provide organisational and administrative support to the Senior Management Team and be the single point of contact for the Trustees.
Other Duties
· Assist as required with the co-ordination of YSS events.
· To take responsibility for keeping own knowledge up to date on relevant legislation and strategies that affect YSS services.
· To understand and actively promote the vision, values and profile of YSS.
· To uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times, ensuring that EDI principles are adhered to.
· To maintain continuity of cover for holidays and sickness.
· To ensure all work is carried out in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with YSS policies and procedures e.g. lone working, health and safety, child and adult protection, risk, confidentiality etc.
· To undertake any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Head of Resources.
Letter from Imelda Redmond, our chair of trustees
The current Board is a welcoming, collegiate and energetic group, working hard to make a positive impact on the lives of older people in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney. I have recently joined the organisation as chair and am looking forward to steering the organisation through an exciting period of transformation as we begin to implement our new, and ambitious, five year strategy.
AUKEL has sound finances and a strong reputation for its service delivery (Hospital to Home service, community services, digital inclusion and Information and Advice). From this strong base, the organisation has an ambition to amplify the voices of older people within our communities and to create a more collaborative culture which both improves the connectedness of our services and also strengthens our relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith groups.
We are looking for someone with the time, passion and expertise we need to work collegiately with trustee colleagues to lead the organisation through this next exciting phase.
Yours,
Imelda Redmond
AUKEL Chair of trustees
About us
Age UK East London (AUKEL) is a local independent charity, which is part of the national Age UK network. We work across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham to deliver services which support older people to live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives.
Our work
Each year we support around 20,000 older East Londoners by providing flexible practical and emotional support in homes, hospitals and in the community.
Our boroughs have the country’s highest pensioner poverty in the country, further exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis.
How we help
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We tackle poverty
Each year our advice service supports over 2,000 older people to claim £3.2million in welfare benefits, grants and relief entitlements. During the cost of living crisis we distributed £42,000 worth of emergency vouchers for food, helping older people ensure there was food in the fridge.
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We alleviate loneliness
According to a national model, Tower Hamlets has the highest rates of loneliness in London and in England. Our East End Friends initiative teams housebound older people who’d like a bit more company with a volunteer to visit them at home. 92% of older people said they felt less isolated and lonely and 100% of volunteers would recommend the scheme.
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We improve health.
Many older people in our boroughs have very poor health. For example, at age 65, women can expect just six more years of good health, which is the lowest in London and almost the lowest in England. This reduces their quality of life and can make it harder to remain independent. As well as increasing income and addressing loneliness (both determinants of health) we offer yoga, walking, and chair-based exercise groups at our community centre in Bow. 87% of participants said they are more independent as a result.
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We increase independence.
Many older people live alone and struggle to manage around the home. Our home from hospital service supports 3,000 older people to return to a safe and warm home. Just 6% are readmitted to hospital within 28 days compared to 15.3% in areas where there aren’t these services.
The Team
We have an established and talented Senior Management Team, a committed staff team and an extraordinary group of volunteers. Fifteen months ago the board recruited a new Chief Executive. She is ambitious for the charity, comes with a great track-record of charity leadership, and has worked hard with trustees to develop our new organisational strategy.
Role Requirements
We are looking for someone with finance expertise, and a recognised accountancy qualification, to support our treasurer. This is potentially a developmental role where you will gain knowledge and experience of charity finance practice. Any previous experience in the voluntary sector, adult social care, NHS, or similar relevant experience to the work of AUKEL would be helpful.
You must want to improve the lives of older people across East London and be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and understand the impact disadvantage and discrimination has on the life chances of our population. You will be curious, collaborative and ambitious and able to commit to an average of one-to two days a quarter (most meetings are in the evenings).
We would really like our board of trustees to look more like the community we serve. We would particularly encourage you to apply if you are an older person and/or you are a person of the global majority.
Full role description can be found in appendix 1 and 2
What I get out of being on the AUKEL Board
'I continue to be impressed with the extent of the help AUKEL provides in our communities. The need for the service is increasing as the cost of living crisis deepens. I see the Trustee role as an enabling role. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves alongside my fellow trustees to tackle some challenging issues with our combined skill sets. I particularly enjoy working on the new People sub-committee and I can sense a renewed enthusiasm for finding ways to optimise the Trustee contribution.'
Trustees will be required to complete an induction to the organisation and the Board. This will include site visits and meetings with the CEO, Senior Management Team, Chair and Board members.
Time commitment
The Board meets quarterly on Wednesdays from 6.00 – 8.00pm in East London.
In addition to the full Board meetings, the Finance Committee meets quarterly on Thursdays from 6.00 – 8.00pm in East London, the People Committee meets quarterly on Mondays from 6.00-7.30pm online, and the Service Development Committee meets quarterly online (regular days/times tbc).
The new finance trustee will be expected to attend Finance Committee meetings.
Travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Board members may be asked to commit additional time to support staff recruitment, review tenders and share expertise.
The agenda and papers for each meeting are usually emailed to Trustees a week in advance
To allow for preparation time.
How to apply
If you are interested in being considered for this role please submit your CV/LinkedIn profile with a covering letter explaining why you wish to join the charity and the skills/experience you will bring to the Board
Potential candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation about the role. Please contact AUKEL recruitment team to arrange this
Closing date is Monday 30th September. Interviews will be in mid-October.
Appendix 1
Trustee role description
Purpose of the role
The Board is responsible for the governance of the organisation, supporting the Chief Executive to ensure things run smoothly and effectively You will be supporting our 75 members of staff and part of our 90+ strong volunteer team. You will also have the opportunity to learn about how to tackle the challenges that our beneficiaries face, and how to deliver appropriate co-produced services that enrich older people’s lives and enhance the whole community of East London.
Trustee Main tasks
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Make decisions for the benefit of Age UK East London, exercising independent judgement and declaring any interests, exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence in carrying out activities.
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Contribute to Board meetings, helping to give firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting policy and targets and evaluating performance.
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Be familiar with the rules that govern Age UK East London (Articles of Association) and make sure we follow those, Charity Law, Company Law and all other relevant legislation and regulations., training and support is available.
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Ensure the organisation’s financial stability, overseeing the setting of the budget and monitoring variance against the budget (the Board also has a Finance Sub-Committee to help oversee this).
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Ensure that we use our resources in line with our Articles and the requirements of
funders, and that our accounts are a ‘fair and true’ representation of our finances.
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Safeguard the values of Age UK East London a maintain positive reputation for the organisation and its work.
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Contribute to a subcommittee that best suits your knowledge.
Trustee Person specification
A blend of the following skills and experience would be beneficial:
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A commitment to the mission and values of AUEL
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Strategic vision
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Good, independent judgement
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An ability to think creatively
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A willingness to speak your mind
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An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
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An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of AUEKL
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Have a personal commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life
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selflessness
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integrity
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objectivity
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honesty
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leadership
In particular, we are looking for individuals with a skill set in Finance.
Appendix 2
Finance Trustee role description
Purpose of the role
To support the Treasurer and Board in overseeing the financial operations of the charity in line with good practice, the Articles of Association and legal and reporting requirements.
Main tasks
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Liaise with the Treasurer Director of Finance and Operations (or other appropriate member of staff) and support on financial matters
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Support the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.
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Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan.
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Review the annual accounts in liaison with the Treasurer and Director of Finance and Operations
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Review the annual budget and management information in liaison with the Treasurer
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Ensure close working relationships with the internal Finance Department and Finance subcommittee.
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Deputise for the Treasurer at Finance subcommittee and main board meetings
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Assist the Treasurer and the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that sound financial management is maintained in line with our Financial Procedures and related policies.
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Assist the Treasurer in formulating and recommending to the board an appropriate reserves policy
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Assist the Treasurer to ensure annual audit is carried out a timely manner
Finance Trustee Person specification
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Recognised accounting qualification, ACA or ACCA
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Good financial analysis skills.
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Ability to communicate clearly.
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Integrity, independence of thought and judgement, being prepared when necessary to recommend unpopular decisions.
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Ability to work well as a team member and values diversity in all forms.
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Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative)
Desirable experience
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Charity sector experience
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Up to date knowledge and experience of finance practice relevant to small/medium charities, including the Charities statement of recommended practice and reporting standards.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home Start Birmingham Tameside is a local organisation, under the umbrella of Home Start UK. Home Start offer practical & emotional support to vulnerable families who have at least one child under the age of 5 years.
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help deal with strategic financial matters.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a Finance Trustee to help with strategic financial matters. We need someone who can support the manager to keep the accounts and report to the Board. Accounts also have to be prepared for the Independent Examiner each year. Becoming a Trustee is a chance for you to give something back to the community. By using your skills and experience you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing vital support to families.
We are looking for
- Demonstrated financial awareness and knowledge gained through previous work activity.
- Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- A willingness to learn.
- Good communication, team-working and interpersonal skills.
- Tactful, diplomatic and be able to build relationships.
We are seeking someone with a proven track record in Financial Management, Strategic Development & Planning.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 day per month, with flexibility appreciated around the financial year end. There are 6 Board Meetings each year.
Travel limit
Volunteers should live within 15 miles of the centre.
What difference will you make?
The role of the Finance Trustee is so important to us - not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Home Start application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview of the role:
Fallowfield and Withington Foodbank are seeking someone with experience of working in a financial role to join the Board as a Trustee, who will be able to prepare accounts, advise on financial matters, ensure we meet our financial obligations and help us build a sound financial strategy as we move forward. As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance of Fallowfield and Withington Foodbank and all decisions made by the board, ensuring the organisation is well run, fulfils its mission, ensuring compliance with charity law and that the charity is open and accountable.
Responsibilities
All trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction for Fallowfield and Withington Foodbank, ensuring alignment to our values, defining goals, setting organisational policies, agreeing financial plans, evaluating the charity’s performance and ensuring good relationships amongst the trustees and with the senior staff.
All Trustees:
- Ensure that the Foodbank has in place a clear strategy, plans, vision & values.
- Ensure that the charity is accountable, is actively complying with statutory reporting and accounting requirements and the law, and that financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined and made publicly available.
- Develop effective ways to communicate with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, funders, partners and the wider public; encourage transparency and accountability.
- Help promote the Foodbank as widely as appropriate, including to audiences of potential funders and beneficiaries.
- Ensure appropriate financial plans and budgets are in place; monitor contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
- Ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
- Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Specific to the Treasurer Trustee:
- Oversee the financial affairs of the foodbank, ensuring that they are conducted with probity and transparency.
- Ensure the board receives sufficient information to carry out its financial responsibilities.
- Ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls.
- Ensure appropriate financial policies.
- Ensure an annual budget is provided for board approval.
- Prepare quarterly accounts for the board and annual accounts for the Charity Commission.
- Ensure that organisation risks are reviewed by the board annually.
- Be part of any sub-groups to the Board as appropriate
We are looking someone who wants to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst supporting the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidate would demonstrate:
- Experience of working in a financial role. However, previous experience as a charity treasurer is not essential.
- A commitment to the work of Fallowfield and Withington Foodbank.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
- Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
- Sound, independent judgement, and the ability to think creatively.
- Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn, develop and collaborate.
Please apply through CharityJobs in the first instance, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at Fallowfield & Withington Foodbank.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
University of Stirling Students’ Union
Finance Trustee
Stirling
Voluntary Position
At the University of Stirling Students’ Union, they are proud to be student centred with representation at the very core of all their work. They work in partnership with the university to deliver the best experience and outcomes for students building lifelong memories along the way.
The Students' Union is entering a period of significant change as they look to build strong foundations and look to do things differently. A new strategic plan will be launched later in 2024 which will help shape their influence on campus and how they better support students and provide opportunities for all.
As a member-led organisation they are committed to sustainability and positive change, providing platforms for students to develop their own projects that will have a lasting impact. Their work is guided by a values framework rooted in ambition, creativity, and responsibility. They are committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement and want Trustees to help embed these drivers in creating the foundations of a sector leading students’ union.
About the Role:
As a Trustee you’ll bring your passion, energy, and ideas to make a better Students' Union. Primarily this will be by engaging in the strategic oversight of activities and organisational performance, challenging them to innovate and bringing your expertise to suggesting how they can improve. Trustees have an overriding duty, individually and as members of a Board, to always act in the best interests of the charity, with a commitment to promotion and support of the charity.
You will join a team of others, each with a unique outlook on the world. Their aim is to have a diversity of thought, experience and background across all Trustees as they firmly believe that diverse boards make better decisions.
The Trustee Board is made up of:
Four elected Sabbatical Officers (full-time paid representatives)
Three appointed current Student Trustees (volunteers)
Four External Trustees (volunteers)
We are seeking a qualified accountant with a keen eye for Finance to join the Board. In addition to your professional qualifications, you will be passionate about Students’ Unions and understand the importance of good governance. With prior board experience and a member-centered approach, you'll help ensure that decisions always prioritise the needs of Stirling’s diverse student body. Your leadership skills, networking abilities, and understanding of legal responsibilities will be invaluable as you serve as an ambassador for Stirling Students’ Union.
External Trustees typically participate in four in-person Trustee Board meetings, which are either full morning or afternoon sessions. Additionally, they support one of our sub-committees, engaging in hybrid 90-minute meetings held up to four times per year. External Trustees are appointed for a standard three-year term and have the option to serve for a second term, ensuring continuity and stability in governance.
How to Apply:
Please email to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.
Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 22nd October
This search is being conducted exclusively for the University of Stirling Students’ Union by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Finance Trustee | n-compass via Peridot Partners
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Time commitment: Up to 1 day per month
Join the board of n-compass as a Finance Trustee, a dynamic charity providing exceptional support for vulnerable adults and young people across the North of England.
About n-compass
n-compass provides a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people. We operate across the North of England to help people regain control of their lives, providing hope and a sense of purpose through the provision of five main service areas: Carers, Advocacy, Well-being, Counselling and Volunteering Services.
Originally working exclusively in Lancashire, n-compass now operates in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire.
The charity has an annual income of around £6m. It employs 150 staff across all its sites and has an additional 200 volunteers who support people in living better-quality lives and work together to improve their well-being.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join the Board and play a significant part in supporting our three-year strategy, which focuses on continuing to help more people stay well through our five key support services.
We are keen to recruit people who share the passion, energy, and values of our unique and dynamic organisation.
As a Finance Trustee, you will be part of the Audit Committee.
Who we are looking for
We seek a professionally qualified and strategic finance leader with good business acumen.
You will be an empathetic individual with an innovative approach, bringing fresh thinking, ideas, curiosity, and healthy challenge to the Board.
Importantly, you will be passionate about improving people’s well-being.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024.
We are recruiting a volunteer to join our Board of Trustees
What will you be doing?
City Catering Southampton (CCS) is proud to be the UK’s first charitable catering company. We are all about improving people’s lives through the delivery and promotion of wholesome, nutritious food. We are skilled in delivering delicious meals for the city’s vulnerable adults and school-age children across Southampton – meals that support their wellbeing, their growth and development, and therefore their ability to truly thrive. We have an outstanding track record and are proudly accredited by Food For Life for our school meals.
Our ‘why’ is to help support Southampton’s health and wellbeing, through the services we provide and the surplus that we generate and as such our vision and our business model is unique in the industry.
Having established ourselves as a strong, flexible, and profitable independent business, we are now moving into a phase of recovery following a turbulent 18 months, and we are seeking committed individuals to join our existing Board of talented Trustees. Our desire is to further expand the range of Trustees skills that we can draw upon, to help lead us through this exciting next stage in the company’s development.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference by contributing their skills, enthusiasm and lived experience of the challenges facing our beneficiaries to our existing Board. We need you to help us turn our aspirations into reality.
We need Trustees who will join our Board ready to contribute actively and make a real and positive impact on the organisation’s future. We need Trustees that will give strategic direction; help set overall policy; help define goals and set targets; help evaluate performance; and help ensure the charity’s effective and efficient administration and financial stability. We need Trustees who fully understand the importance of being able to access a nutritious meal.
We want a wide range of people from different sectors and communities on the Board and seek to be representative of the diverse population of Southampton. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity – we would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finances or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
Time commitment: 6 – 10 hours a month. Meetings usually held on a Monday.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finance or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
What difference will you make?
Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend up to six Board meetings a year, plus our AGM; Trustees also need to be available to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis, as needed by the business, and get involved in committee meetings, focusing on People, Audit & Risk, Finance, and Charitable Impact
Becoming a charity trustee is an amazing way to give back to the causes you love, connect with your community, boost your career, confidence, happiness, and health.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
As a Trustee, you will have
- Induction, access to training, and reimbursable expenses
- Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
- Opportunities to network with senior professionals
- Influence to shape innovative projects
- The chance to improve the nutrition of people and communities
Before you apply
- Please apply through Reach in the first instance and provide a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience Shortlisted candidates will be asked to have an informal meeting with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and our CEO.
- Please contact us via Reach with any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the WEA Finance Board Committee: Bring Adult Learning, Within Reach.
Are you passionate about adult education and community development? Do you believe in the power of learning to transform lives?
As a member of the Finance Board Committee, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the WEA towards a sustainable future. You’ll ensure that our programmes remain true to our values and principles, and that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
WEA is seeking to appoint co-opted Board Committee members who have worked nationally in England or Scotland with recognised qualifications in finance, accountancy or audit; with experience of dealing with pensions or multiple funding /revenue streams.
We offer: A comprehensive induction and training program. Supportive environment, especially for new committee members. The opportunity to use your skills and experience for a noble cause.
Your impact: Influence adult education policies. Monitor and improve the quality of our educational offerings. Foster partnerships and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Your commitment to our mission will help bring adult learning within reach. Together, we can create a community where continuous learning and development are a reality for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.