Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

This role will require a commitment of around 10 days per year

About the Football Foundation

The Premier League, the FA and the Government’s charity, the Football Foundation (Foundation), is the largest sports charity in the UK – with an annual budget of c. £72 million, which is invested into grassroots football. The prime objective of the Foundation is to deliver the National Football Facilities Strategy, a targeted investment into local grassroots football facilities to improve the quality and experience of playing at this level, while improving lives and strengthening communities.

About the Premier League Fans’ Fund

The Premier League Fans’ Fund Grants Scheme (Fans’ Fund) is a commitment to fund projects and organisations’ which improve the relationship between fans and their clubs, the way football supporters engage with each other, and fans experience of the game.

What are we looking for?

The Foundation is seeking to appoint a senior, altruistically-minded figure to chair this important Panel.  A real fan of the game, you must have an holistic understanding of the needs of fans, clubs and key stakeholders, with an ability to empathise with the sometimes divergent requirements of all parties involved in fan engagement work.

You must have Board level experience and be able to demonstrate sound business judgement, top-level communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to help the Fans’ Fund achieve its aims. 

We are looking to develop a Panel that is as inclusive as possible and which effectively represents the broad, diverse constituency that the Foundation is looking to support; therefore, we would welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds. 

Interested?

This is an ideal opportunity to make a major contribution to fans’ involvement with football. If you are inspired by the work of the Foundation and attracted to becoming the Chair of the Fans’ Fund Panel, please download the recruitment pack for full details about the role and the qualities and expertise we are looking for, as well as information on how to apply. Alternatively, please visit our website where for more information about the role and about us.

The Foundation encourages all applicants to complete the automated equality and diversity monitoring form which is available on our website. This confidential and anonymised form helps the Football Foundation to build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation and monitor our progress in this area. This form will be kept separate from your application and will have no part in the shortlisting process.

The details

• The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 24 November 2019.
• 1st round interviews will be held week commencing 2 December 2019.
• 2nd round interviews are provisionally set for 16 December 2019.

The Football Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

Here are some examples of what this might include: 

• Reviewing a grant application and providing feedback 

• Supporting a Sported member to ensure that they have the documentation, governance and processes in place to be eligible for general grant funding.

• Providing guidance on sources of funding information

• Supporting exploration of local and national funders

• Supporting a funding application

• Providing constructive feedback to develop fundraising skills and knowledge within the Sported member organisation 

• Encouraging long term funding planning and management 

• Supporting the Sported member to develop a funding strategy to achieve their business plan. 

• Raising awareness of the importance of grant monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting

• Facilitation/ supporting positive meetings focussed on funding with the Sported member’s committee/directors

If you have fundraising experience and would like to find out more please see 'apply' to visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team for more information.

Clyde is a long established maintained nursery school in Deptford in south east London, an area with historically high levels of poverty and deprivation.  The school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the last two education inspections and the  dedicated and highly professional staff team work with children to help them overcome significant barriers to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge, become independent and start their education journey. 

The nursery is now looking to strengthen the Governing Body and are seeking a range of people to act as Governors, not only in terms of skills but also in terms of background and life experience.

Governors have clear legal obligations relating to safeguarding, finance and HR and in addition to these broad skills we are seeking three governors to join the existing team with expertise in Early Years, Special Needs, and strategies for Social Enterprise development.

Early Years.  You will have experience of Early Years, preferably in a senior management role and will understand the difference that a high quality Early Years setting, with trained staff, makes to children

Special Educational Needs.  Clyde has an increasing number of children with Special Educational Needs.  You will work with the Head and Deputy Head to understand the range of needs presented and support them in devising new strategies

Social Enterprise Development.  As a Maintained Nursery School Clyde is in the challenging position of needing to develop additional sources of funding while remaining an essentially state funded organisation.  You will lead the board in devising a strategy for Clyde to develop additional sources of revenue within the restraints of our capacity and our legal framework.  Specific knowledge of Early Years is not needed for this role.  Experience in developing social enterprise and community hubs is important.

For more information on Clyde and the role of a Governor please do contact Rebecca du Plessis of Langton N4P recruitment specialists. Governor roles are voluntary Board positions and as such are unpaid. Meetings take place twice per term on a Wednesday morning between 8.30am-10am.

Clyde is a long established maintained nursery school in Deptford in south east London, an area with historically high levels of poverty and deprivation.  The school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the last two education inspections and the  dedicated and highly professional staff team work with children to help them overcome significant barriers to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge, become independent and start their education journey. 

The nursery is now looking to strengthen the Governing Body and are seeking a range of people to act as Governors, not only in terms of skills but also in terms of background and life experience.

Governors have clear legal obligations relating to safeguarding, finance and HR and in addition to these broad skills we are seeking three governors to join the existing team with expertise in Early Years, Special Needs, and strategies for Social Enterprise development.

Early Years.  You will have experience of Early Years, preferably in a senior management role and will understand the difference that a high quality Early Years setting, with trained staff, makes to children

Special Educational Needs.  Clyde has an increasing number of children with Special Educational Needs.  You will work with the Head and Deputy Head to understand the range of needs presented and support them in devising new strategies

Social Enterprise Development.  As a Maintained Nursery School Clyde is in the challenging position of needing to develop additional sources of funding while remaining an essentially state funded organisation.  You will lead the board in devising a strategy for Clyde to develop additional sources of revenue within the restraints of our capacity and our legal framework.  Specific knowledge of Early Years is not needed for this role.  Experience in developing social enterprise and community hubs is important.

For more information on Clyde and the role of a Governor please do contact Rebecca du Plessis of Langton N4P recruitment specialists. Governor roles are voluntary Board positions and as such are unpaid. Meetings take place twice per term on a Wednesday morning between 8.30am-10am.

Clyde is a long established maintained nursery school in Deptford in south east London, an area with historically high levels of poverty and deprivation.  The school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the last two education inspections and the  dedicated and highly professional staff team work with children to help them overcome significant barriers to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge, become independent and start their education journey. 

The nursery is now looking to strengthen the Governing Body and are seeking a range of people to act as Governors, not only in terms of skills but also in terms of background and life experience.

Governors have clear legal obligations relating to safeguarding, finance and HR and in addition to these broad skills we are seeking three governors to join the existing team with expertise in Early Years, Special Needs, and strategies for Social Enterprise development.

Early Years.  You will have experience of Early Years, preferably in a senior management role and will understand the difference that a high quality Early Years setting, with trained staff, makes to children

Special Educational Needs.  Clyde has an increasing number of children with Special Educational Needs.  You will work with the Head and Deputy Head to understand the range of needs presented and support them in devising new strategies

Social Enterprise Development.  As a Maintained Nursery School Clyde is in the challenging position of needing to develop additional sources of funding while remaining an essentially state funded organisation.  You will lead the board in devising a strategy for Clyde to develop additional sources of revenue within the restraints of our capacity and our legal framework.  Specific knowledge of Early Years is not needed for this role.  Experience in developing social enterprise and community hubs is important.

For more information on Clyde and the role of a Governor please do contact Rebecca du Plessis of Langton N4P recruitment specialists. Governor roles are voluntary Board positions and as such are unpaid. Meetings take place twice per term on a Wednesday morning between 8.30am-10am.

This voluntary role will suit a person passionate about using his/her financial skills and experience (ideally in the charity sector) to make a real difference.

This flexible role only requires a few hours a week (or a day or two per month), so can work well around other commitments. The successful candidate will ensure that donors funds are stewarded well, ensuring the maximum benefit to Zimbabwean communities.

This will include processing donations, preparing annual accounts, cashflow forecasting, making Gift Aid claims, tracking use of restricted funds and preparing reports for the trustees.

Reports to:
Trustee

Location:
Working from home (ideally in or near Cambridge, or London UK),

Time commitment:
Minimum approximately 2-3 hours per week / 10-12 hours a month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Major Objectives
Further SEED's Mission to facilitate holistic, sustainable, community development in Southern Africa by:
Ensuring accountable use of charitable funds (2017: £45,000)
Preparing annual accounts for independent examination
Providing regular financial processing, record-keeping and reporting

Responsibilities
Monthly:
Make an international payment to Zimbabwe
Download online bank statements and check balances
Check spend reports from Zimbabwe and incorporate into records
Keep spreadsheets up to date.
Email correspondence with Zimbabwe staff
Monitor receipt of expected donations

Quarterly:
Provide a summary financial report to the Trustees every 2-3 months.
Update cash-flow forecasts (using income projections from Fundraising and expenditure projections from project staff)
Make occasional UK payments (insurance, expenses)
Claim Gift Aid
Track use of restricted funds

Annual:
Prepare SEED's annual accounts (Receipts & Payments) for independent examination and then submission to the Charity Commission
Help generate budgets and forecasts

Ongoing:
Keep up to date with UK legislation and good practice regarding charity finance, e.g. Gift Aid, payroll giving
Abide by SEED's Ethical Guidelines and Policies and Procedures

Context
Working from home in a voluntary capacity, the person who fills this post will work closely with SEED's Volunteer coordinator in the UK, and also with our two community development workers in Zimbabwe, the co-founding and other Trustees in the UK, and other UK volunteers (e.g. one responsible for payroll). S/he will receive line management support from a trustee with financial experience and intricate knowledge of all aspects of The SEED Project.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
At least 2 years experience in a similar role
Excellent financial skills
Strong IT skills (Excel/Numbers/accounting packages, email, internet)
Strong administrative skills
Experience of Gift Aid, CAF, JustGiving, standing orders, restricted funds
Ability to act on your own initiative, and to work alone
Efficiency and accuracy
Reliability and commitment
Honesty and trustworthiness
Fluency in English

Desirable
Experience of Quickbooks
Based in or near Cambridge or London, UK
Passion for the cause
Qualifications in relevant fields
Experience working in the charity sector in the UK
Understanding / experience of full cost recovery (recovering core costs)
Ability to share ethos and values (Christian)
Experience of living/working in Southern African communities
Understanding of key relevant financial issues, e.g. international transfers, exchange rates 

To apply:
Please send your CV and a brief letter of interest to Kevin Cusack.

The Organisation

Trees for Cities is an independent charity that engages local people and volunteers to plant and protect trees and green spaces in towns and cities worldwide. We work across the UK and internationally. We cultivate lasting change in urban neighbourhoods by revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier environments and getting people excited about growing and eating healthy food. We are currently seeking a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. We have undergone significant organisational growth and development over recent years and have an ambitious and exciting new strategy to deliver.

The Role

The Treasurer will maintain an overview of Trees for Cities' financial position, in particular its financial viability, and will ensure that effective financial measures, controls, records, policies and procedures are maintained. The Treasurer will work closely with the Chair, other Trustees, the CEO, the Head of Finance and other senior staff to ensure the charity is pursuing its vision and mission and achieving agreed objectives through its financial strategy and management. They will also Chair the Finance subcommittee.

The Treasurer will have Senior Financial Management and strategic business planning experience, in a third sector organisation and demonstrate an understanding of current charity finance and fundraising practice as well as knowledge of SOFA, VAT and statutory accounting requirements. You will demonstrate excellent financial analysis skills with good communications skills. The Treasurer will need to be a qualified accountant (SoRP experience is strongly desirable) or an experienced leader with significant finance and budgetary responsibilities. Experience of working on a Board as a Charity Trustee or leading committees is desirable.

Commitment

Quarterly board meetings and Finance Subcommittee meetings in London (generally Wednesday afternoons); ad hoc meetings and events, as required.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying (or would like to learn more about the role), please contact Brigitte Stundner at TPP Recruitment at or 0207 198 6060. The closing date is Wednesday 26th November 2019.

We have an open recruitment process for this role and so will consider applications as they are received.

The difference you will make 

Sported members change the lives of people in their communities using the power of sport and physical activity. As a Sported volunteer you will use your professional skills and knowledge to help these organisations survive and thrive.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

These could include:  

• Supporting a Sported member to assess their existing governance structure 

• Support the Sported member in identifying their gaps and development needs regarding governance  

• Identify a plan to help the group to ensure they are meeting best practice and their organisational needs 

• Support the Sported member through implementing required changes, providing information and advice and signposting to resources as appropriate  

• Reviewing existing or draft governance documents and providing feedback  

• Answering queries around governance or organisational structure types 

If you have experience in this field and would like to find out more, please visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team. 

The difference you will make 

Sported members change the lives of people in their communities using the power of sport and physical activity. As a Sported volunteer you will use your professional skills and knowledge to help these organisations survive and thrive.

Varied and flexible placements 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. These can be one-off phone calls or emails, 2-6 hours of support in person or remotely, or working long term with a group over 3-9 months (around 4-8 hours a month, predominantly face-to-face).

As a Sported volunteer you can choose to deliver either short or long-term support or a combination as suits you.

Why volunteer with Sported? 

• Have a lasting impact on your local community 

• The opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise

• Full induction, plus training and development opportunities 

• Support from a designated Sported Regional Manager and the Volunteer Services Team 

• The chance to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations 

• Travel expenses covered 

What’s involved? 

The tasks and assignments you are asked to undertake will be based on your skills and expertise and will differ depending on whether it is a short-term or long-term placement. 

These could include:  

• Supporting a Sported member to assess their existing governance structure 

• Support the Sported member in identifying their gaps and development needs regarding governance  

• Identify a plan to help the group to ensure they are meeting best practice and their organisational needs 

• Support the Sported member through implementing required changes, providing information and advice and signposting to resources as appropriate  

• Reviewing existing or draft governance documents and providing feedback  

• Answering queries around governance or organisational structure types 

If you have experience in this field and would like to find out more, please visit our website or contact our Volunteer Services team.