Finance Volunteer Roles
Join Our Team as Treasurer at New Economics Foundation!
Are you passionate about transforming the economy for the betterment of people and the planet? Do you possess a strong financial background and a desire to contribute to meaningful change? If so, New Economics Foundation (NEF) invites you to become our Treasurer and trustee, playing a vital role in guiding our strategic direction and financial stewardship.
While long established, we are not a typical think tank. Since 1986, we have been leading progressive thought and action, bringing together economic, social and environmental policy. We research, develop and campaign for radical policy solutions that will transform the economy so it works for people and planet.
We will soon announce the appointment of a new Chair, and have a vibrant, committed Board. With a general election approaching it’s an exciting time to join us.
As Treasurer, you will work alongside fellow trustees to ensure NEF achieves its mission and remains accountable to stakeholders. Your specific responsibilities will include:
· Maintaining oversight of NEF’s financial affairs on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
· Providing guidance on financial stewardship in alignment with our strategic aims.
· Chairing the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and contributing to the Board & Officers’ Committee.
· Overseeing compliance with statutory requirements and the presentation of organisational budgets and accounts.
· Acting as a sounding board for the Director of Finance & Operations and addressing any major financial concerns.
· Supporting the review of financial controls, reserves, and risk management policies.
· Meeting with external auditors as necessary and presenting accounts to trustees.
Commitment:
· An average of 2 days per month, including preparing for and attending hybrid Board and sub-committee meetings.
· The Treasurer will typically serve a three-year term, with a maximum of two terms allowed.
Application Deadline: Thursday 25th April 2024 at 9am
How to Apply
Please visit our website to see the details of how to apply.
If you would like to talk to a current trustee about the role before applying do let us know by contacting us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Position
Employer: Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Location: Norfolk
Salary: Unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
For nearly a century, Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been committed to the conservation of Norfolk’s wildlife: a commitment expressed in land acquisition, habitat restoration, education, engagement and advocacy. Our passionate belief is that the wildlife of Norfolk deserves a healthy landscape in which to thrive and that people deserve the same.
Trustees are elected for a period of three years, with up to two further periods subject to re-election. This year we will are looking to recruit a maximum of five Trustees (some of whom may be current Trustees seeking re-election). We are looking for people who are passionate about nature and who wish to make a difference.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has experience/background in:
- Fundraising
- Finance
- Planning
- Law
- Communication & Engagement Strategies incorporating multiple Stakeholder groups
- The Farming Community
If you believe you have the qualities to make a great trustee and are passionate about Norfolk’s Wildlife we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 10 May with interviews taking place in June.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a small charity doing big things to help protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales.
We are looking for new trustees to help us deliver our program of projects and grants to helps the people, landscape and wildlife of the Yorkshire Dales and the surrounding areas
What will you be doing?
At this crucial time for climate and nature we are looking for people who can bring new skills and experience to our board to fill naturally occurring vacancies, helping us to expand our work to more people and deliver more projects that tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and rural isolation. We are particularly looking for candidates with a financial or IT background, however anyone with skills to offer our board and with a passion for our area is invited to apply. We welcome people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and who can provide new perspectives on our work.
As a trustee you will play an integral role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, its effectiveness and accountability.
Along with other board members you will work collectively to:
- determine the mission and strategy for the organisation,
- be held accountable for the actions of the organisation,
- safeguard assets and ensure that those assets are used appropriately,
- contribute to effective decision making and information sharing,
- be an ambassador for the organisation,
- recruit new staff and trustees.
Trustees are encouraged to volunteer for various sub committees, including: finance, community grants, woodland grants, health, safety and wellbeing, remuneration, and recruitment.
Whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take on your first trustee role, if you have the time and energy to commit to the role and can identify with our values, ethos and aims, we’d love to hear from you.
Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month. 6 meetings per year minimum, approx 2 -3 hours each, at least 2 of which in person in varying locations, more if keen.
What are we looking for?
We are keen to appoint people who are representative of our community, our stakeholders, and our beneficiaries, and will help to increase diversity on the board in terms of age, background, and ethnicity.
We are also looking to expand the collective knowledge base of the board by recruiting trustees with experience relating to our charitable activities and our beneficiaries. That might include experience of:
- the voluntary sector,
- the local community and landscape,
- equality & diversity,
- finance,
- IT systems
- health and wellbeing.
However, this list is not exhaustive, and we want to hear from anyone who believes their background and expertise could be useful to us.
What difference will you make?
Being a trustee with YDMT can be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience, both personally and professionally. You will have a real opportunity to shape the strategic direction of YDMT and its subsidiary trading company, and support a team of motivated and committed people.
At YDMT we pride ourselves on being a ‘doing’ organisation that makes a practical difference. Your role will have a direct impact on our ability to reach more people and deliver more projects that help to protect and enhance our spectacular landscape and precious wildlife. You’ll be part of a small and passionate team, helping to shape the future direction of a small charity at an exciting time of change and development for the organisation. You will also have the chance to use your skills to improve how YDMT supports its beneficiaries and find new ways to protect and enhance this special part of the world for everyone
Before you apply
Please apply via Reach with a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role, and a CV. While there is no specific deadline please apply by the 23rd January if possible. We will hold an online open evening for all candidates in early February, with interviews later in the month. We hope that successful candidates would be able to join our May board meeting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a young charity that seeks to bring amazing people together to make stories to change the
world. Rewriting Earth, a global collaboration of the most influential storytellers on Earth united behind one cause, our planet. Our primary focus is on reaching those people who are less informed and indifferent to what is happening to all life on our planet and who are currently less committed to taking personal action. We use cool and viral content to connect disengaged audiences.
We are currently working on an ambitious period of expansion and we are looking for a Treasurer with relevant experience to oversee the financial affairs of the organisation to ensure they're within accepted accounting practice. Please see the Application Pack for further information on the role specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Gravesend Local Group runs a fantastic programme of activities for people interested in nature in Kent.
The group is now looking for a new volunteer to support the group as Treasurer. The treasurer would be part of a small enthusiastic committee of people helping to run the group and create future activities supporting the work of the RSPB at a local level.
The RSPB is the UK's largest nature conservation charity! Join our fantastic volunteers who are helping to inspire everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. We will help you gain skills and give you an invaluable insight into our essential work.
What you will be doing
- Collecting and banking income from group activities.
- Monitoring group finances regularly, ensuring that all income and expenditure for the group is recorded whether of a charitable nature or otherwise.
- Ensuring surplus funds are donated to the RSPB when appropriate, while keeping enough for group operating costs.
- Arranging for the accounts to be audited.
- Presenting a financial report at each group AGM, summarising income and expenditure for the previous year, progress during the current year and recommendations concerning funding, including the proposed level of subscription.
- Completing the annual financial return for the group and return it to the Finance Department by deadline date given.
The skills you need
- Essential skills:
- Comfortable keeping simple accounts.
- Comfortable handling and accounting for charity money.
- Well organised and conscientious.
- Effective communication skills, to liaise with other volunteers.
- Computer literate with internet and email access, and a willingness to engage with internet-based methods of communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Reporting to: The Trustee Board
Responsible for: Trustee Board leadership; organisational strategic oversight
Summary
Term of office:
The Chair and Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, subject to satisfactory reviews, continued contribution to the charity and compliance with the Board’s code of conduct, with a further two terms if re-elected by the Board.
Salary:
Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings etc.
Time commitment:
Usually, five Board Meetings a year. The Chair also meets with the Chief Executive at least monthly, but usually fortnightly. Additionally, the Chair leads the AGM and occasional additional activities (including any awaydays or strategic sessions, induction meetings and appraisals).
Location:
Can be based anywhere in the UK, although travel to meetings will be required, primarily to Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person.
Closing date for applications: TBA
About The National Energy Foundation
The NEF is an independent, national charity based in Milton Keynes, and has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings. The NEF achieves this through:
- Delivering practical projects – Our largest portfolio of current projects is aimed at alleviating fuel poverty for those most in need, with additional projects focused on increasing energy efficiency in buildings.
- Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.
- Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.
- Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.
Chair Duties
Strategic leadership
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NEF and its Board, ensuring the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values.
- Ensure that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.
- With the Board of Trustees, approve business plans and policies, budgets, accounts, annual reports and KPIs.
Governance and Trustee management
- Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, encouraging full participation in discussions and decision-making and dealing with any issues that may impact Board effectiveness.
- Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works well with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.
- Work with the Board, Chief Executive and external advisers to ensure compliance with the NEF Articles of Association, and all charity regulatory and statutory requirements, displaying good practice in all areas of its business.
- Ensure the financial stability of the charity.
- Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
- Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
- Ensure governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the charity.
- Lead the process for recruiting or removing the Chief Executive and Trustees, ensuring succession plans are in place and the Board incorporates the right balance of diversity and inclusion, skills, knowledge and experience to govern and lead the charity effectively.
- Promote regular Board self-assessment exercises and develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
- Appraise the performance of the Trustees on an annual basis, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities.
Executive liaison and support
- Build and maintain a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering general and specific support where appropriate and ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
- Ensure the Executive team maximises its performance through critical self-assessment of performance and processes, and outcomes are acted upon.
- Conduct the annual appraisal for the Chief Executive, setting proposed targets for the coming year.
- Support the Chief Executive, while respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
External relations
- Promote the interests of NEF wherever possible, assisting with relationship building.
- Act as an ambassador, spokesperson and the public face of the charity, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Person Specification
- A strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
- The personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
- Previous Board-level experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
- Proven ability to chair meetings and events, lead, foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
- Strategic vision and good, independent judgement.
- Strong personal and professional integrity.
- The ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.
The Chair may also have a particular area of technical expertise, but overall, the Board of Trustees should have a collective understanding of:
- Financial management, income generation and enterprise.
- Public policy and public affairs – particularly in the energy and built environment sector.
- National and local voluntary sectors.
- National and local government and statutory bodies.
- Digital strategies.
- Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures.
- Human resource management.
- Funding/foundations.
- Collaborative partnerships.
- Quality Management Systems.
- Strategic charitable business development.
- Social investment and impact.
Board code of conduct
This Code applies to all Trustees of the NEF, including the Chair. It is not a list of Trustees’ legal duties, although many of the elements of the Code are based on legal principles. The purpose of the Code is to set out the relevant standards expected of Trustees in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity and stewardship; to ensure that the organisation is effective, open and accountable; and to ensure a good working relationship with the Chief Executive and staff.
- Trustees should act with probity, due prudence and should take and consider professional advice on anything in which the Trustees do not have expertise themselves.
- Trustees should hold themselves accountable to the NEF’s stakeholders, including funders, beneficiaries and employees, for the Board’s decisions, the performance of the Board and the performance of the charity.
- When acting as Trustees, Trustees accept that their primary responsibility is to the NEF, not to their employer, client or any other organisation which they represent or are otherwise connected with.
- Trustees must declare any employment, commercial, financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence their performance of official duties, and must ensure any potential conflict of interest is made known at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Except where legally authorised and confirmed in writing, Trustees must not gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their families or their friends from their Trusteeship of the charity.
- Trustees must fulfil the responsibilities set out in the Job Description above, and comply with the terms in their contract, including written policies on claiming expenses.
- Trustees should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of the charity, or its staff individually or collectively, and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects or which might damage the reputation of the NEF.
- Trustees must work together as a team, make decisions together and take joint responsibility for them.
- Trustees are expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year, and are required to attend the Annual General Meeting. Meeting dates are circulated 12 months in advance and any conflict with other arrangements should be confirmed well in advance and not just prior to a meeting.
- Trustees must ensure they prepare for and contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings. They must respond promptly and fully to email and other requests for input, feedback or assistance, and ensure they can commit sufficient time to their duties.
- Trustees should bring a fair and open-minded view to all discussions of the Board and should ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the NEF and its charitable objectives.
- Confidential information or material (relating to funders, beneficiaries, staff, contracts etc) provided to, or discussed at a Trustees meeting, must remain confidential and within the confines of the Board and must not be discussed or disclosed outside the Board without the Board’s prior permission (save where required by law).
- Policies and strategies agreed by Trustees should be expressed in unambiguous and practical terms, so that the Chief Executive and NEF staff responsible for implementing those policies are clear what they need to do.
- Trustees must understand, accept and respect the difference in roles between the Trustees, the Chief Executive and NEF Mark staff, working effectively and cohesively for the benefit of the charity, and to develop a mutually supportive and loyal relationship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting new Trustees to our Board
Green Synergy is a successful charity that supports people in the most disadvantaged communities in Lincolnshire to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Our work includes:
- Community gardening and therapeutic horticultural programmes.
- Community engagement events that bring people together to create more life chances, quality green spaces and to re-connect people to green spaces, growing and nature.
We are looking for new trustees, including a Treasurer, who are passionate about improving lives and communities through gardening and horticulture. Green Synergy has ambitious growth plans and we wish to strengthen our board’s expertise in the following areas:
- Charity Finance including budgeting and year-end accounts (Treasurer)
- Marketing and Communications including social media
- Social Enterprise
- Knowledge of local policy especially regarding health, social care, education, employment and the environment
As a trustee you will:
- Have an induction, training and reimbursable expenses
- Contribute to improving lives and communities that are disadvantaged
- Have opportunities to develop new skills and to network with professionals
A wide range of applications are welcomed especially those with lived experience. The expected time commitment is a bimonthly board meeting and other events. As well as preparing for the board meetings Trustees may be called upon for specific advice and support in their areas of expertise.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.