Finance Trustee (voluntary position)

St. George's Crypt

Leeds, West Yorkshire (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Faith-based ∙ Housing and Homelessness ∙ Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

***Please note: this is not an internship***

Role Purpose:

Trustees provide strategic leadership, ensuring that St. George's Crypt fulfils its charitable objectives, makes a postive impact in the Leeds community, and remains financially sustainable. Trustees act collectively to safeguard the charity's values, reputation, and long-term effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Strategic Leadership

set and review the charity's strategic direction in alignment with its mission to support homeless and vulnerable individuals in Leeds
ensure that all activiites deliver public benefit and comply with charity law, the governing document, and regulatory expectations
monitor risks and ensure that robust governance structures are in place
support and review the work of the Head of Finance and finance team
oversee the external audit process, from appointment of auditors to implementation of any recommendations

Financial Oversight:

oversee financial performance, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently in line with donor expectations and regulatory requirements
review budgets, annual accounts, and financial policies, ensuring sustainability of services such as emergency shelter, addiction recovery programmes and meal supervision
ensure effective oversight of the Crypt's financial affairs and its financial viability

Support for Senior Leadership

provide guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
ensure leadership decisions reflect the charity's values and strategic propositions

Advocacy & Representation

act as an ambassador for St. George's Crypt within Leeds and beyond, promoting awareness of its services and impact
represent the charity's values of compassion, dignity and hope

Compliance & Accountability

ensure the charity meets all legal and regulatory obligations, including those set by the Charity Commission
uphold confidentiality, ethics, and good governance practice at all times
ensure the Crypt fulfils its mission and values, taking advantage of new opportunities and navigating challenges and managing risks appropriately
ensure the Crypt has sound financial policies, controls and governance in place, and complies with these

Monitoring Impact

evaluate the effectiveness of programmes such as residential support, training opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives
ensure all services remain responsive to the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds
give clear strategic direction, setting overall policy and goals, and monitoring progress and impact
understand the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and provide guidance on accounting and financial reporting for the charity

How to apply

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