We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new start up charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

Do you have experience in HR, qualifed and live in London?

Do you want to be part of something amazing, a new start-up charity where you will get to help shape, develop and grow its future?

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his social and community work, including a shocking increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own disabled sister. 

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing.​

• Online and Telephone based befriending support will give those unable to leave their homes some human connection, with someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.
• Drop-In Sessions, with an opportunity to sit down and have a chat with one of our Sunshine Charity team in a relaxed and comfortable space, plus optional participation in our valuable social based activities or our life and social skills workshops.
• Social and Support Groups will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness.
• The Advisory Group actively participate in the work of Sunshine Charity, engaging with decision making, inspiring other vulnerable people, and engaging with the community, while developing communication, leadership, social and life skills. The Group is also given a space where they can make an impact in the lives of those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.
• Other services and activities.

The Role:

We’re recruiting an experienced and qualified HR Volunteer for the position of HR Assistant (London) who will assist the HR Team with the day to day HR duties and aspects at Sunshine Charity, ensuring we are a 'Good Practice' charity. This includes leading on the recruitment of staff and volunteers, dealing with correspondence, updating the volunteer and staff database, writing adverts and posting them, creating forms or writing reports, assisting in the onboarding process for all new staff and volunteers and much more.

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of isolation and loneliness.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new startup charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

Do you have experience in HR Management and live in London?

Do you want to be part of something amazing, a new start-up charity where you will get to help shape, develop and grow its future?

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his community based social work, including devastating increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own sister, who has disabilities. 

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing.

• Our Online and Telephone based support will give those unable to leave their homes, get some human connection, have someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.
• Our weekly drop-in centre will be open to all, with relaxed social activities and the option to join valuable workshops and mentoring sessions.
• Our 18-30 disabilities group will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness. 
• Other activities, social and support groups and projects to help those facing loneliness and social isolation.

The Role:

We’re recruiting a qualified and experienced HR Volunteer for the position of HR Manager (London) who will lead on the set-up, development and running of day to day HR aspects at Sunshine Charity, ensuring we are a 'Good Practice' charity. This includes leading on the recruitment of staff and volunteers, writing policies and procesures, creating and implimenting HR systems and processes, as well as dealing with day to day HR issues while supervising a small team of volunteers.

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of isolation and loneliness.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new startup charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

Do you have experience in youth mental health and wellbeing, running services or support groups?

Do you want to be part of something amazing, a new start-up charity where you will get to help shape, develop and grow its future?

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his social and community work, including a shocking increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own disabled sister. 

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing.

• Online and Telephone based befriending support will give those unable to leave their homes some human connection, with someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.

• Drop-In Sessions, with an opportunity to sit down and have a chat with one of our Sunshine Charity team in a relaxed and comfortable space, plus optional participation in our valuable social based activities or our life and social skills workshops.

• Social and Support Groups will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness.

• The Advisory Group actively participate in the work of Sunshine Charity, engaging with decision making, inspiring other vulnerable people, and engaging with the community, while developing communication, leadership, social and life skills. The Group is also given a space where they can make an impact in the lives of those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.

The Role:

We’re recruiting a Volunteer for the position of Lead Worker, who will lead on the set-up, development and running of a new weekly youth mental wellbeing social and support group for young people aged 16 to 26 years old in London, in partnership with 3 other charities, giving young people a non judgemental safe space to be themselves where we will provide them with a non-therapeutic social and support group, take part in fun activities but also be give young people the tools to help them cope and live more independently as well as learn skills to help deal with mental health.

You will be involved in the setting up and running of this group at Sunshine Charity, including supervising volunteers who will support you, as well as advertising and promoting the group to young people and key professionals across London.

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of isolation and loneliness.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new startup charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

Do you have experience in running groups, social and support groups or other related area?

Do you want to be part of something amazing, a new start-up charity where you will get to help shape, develop and grow its future?

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his social and community work, including a shocking increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own disabled sister.

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing.

• Online and Telephone based befriending support will give those unable to leave their homes some human connection, with someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.

• Zoom based sessions and activities around Mindfulness, Confidence and self esteem building, exercise and fitness, quizes and debates and discussions,etc.

• Drop-In Sessions, with an opportunity to sit down and have a chat with one of our Sunshine Charity team in a relaxed and comfortable space, plus optional participation in our valuable social based activities or our life and social skills workshops.

• Social and Support Groups will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness.

• The Advisory Group actively participate in the work of Sunshine Charity, engaging with decision making, inspiring other vulnerable people, and engaging with the community, while developing communication, leadership, social and life skills. The Group is also given a space where they can make an impact in the lives of those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.

The Role:

We’re recruiting a Volunteer for the position of Groups and Activities Coordinator who will lead on the set-up, development and running of groups, one off and regular social based activities at Sunshine Charity that have a social, informal learning and personal development element to it, starting with online Zoom sessions and activities, then later our activities at our weekly Drop-In Service and then regular social based activities and weekly social and support groups in London. The role includes facilitating and managing groups and activities yourself, as well as sourcing in exeprienced volunteers and supervising guest tutors/facilitator, as well as Lead Workers who run other groups. You will also be organising guest facilitators/speakers and coordinating them, ensuring we have great groups to meet the needs of those accessing and using our services.

You will be one of the faces of the charity, and vital for building and promoting our organisational culture, the way the charity will operate (including the weekly groups), so we will need someone with excellent people skills, who is approachable, well organised and able to manage multiple tasks and their own time and workload as well as that of others.

You must have previous experience in organising or running activities, projects, groups, or in other related areas. You must also be able to manage your own time and workload and meet deadlines to ensure we can move forward without delays, as well as manage other people and their workloads.

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of isolation and loneliness.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new startup charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

We are seeking experienced and qualified volunteers who have experience in delivering healthy living and wellbeing classes, sessions and activities in areas such as Confidence Boosting and Self Esteem, Fitness and Exercise, Thai Chi, Yoga, Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing, Anxiety and Stress Reduction and other areas that will help those facing loneliness and social isolation to build social networks and gain the skills and tools they need to cope with their mental wellbeing.

We are looking for volunteers who can work remotely via Zoom but desirable if London based to also run physical based sessions, once social distancing has eased and we start doing our face to face work.

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his social and community work, including a shocking increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own disabled sister. 

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing. ​

• Online and Telephone based befriending support will give those unable to leave their homes some human connection, with someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.
• Zoom based activities such as Mindfulness, Boost your Confidence, Mental Health Skills, Exercise and Fitness and much more.
• Drop-In Sessions, with an opportunity to sit down and have a chat with one of our Sunshine Charity team in a relaxed and comfortable space, plus optional participation in our valuable social based activities or our life and social skills workshops.
• Social and Support Groups will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness.
• The Advisory Group actively participate in the work of Sunshine Charity, engaging with decision making, inspiring other vulnerable people, and engaging with the community, while developing communication, leadership, social and life skills. The Group is also given a space where they can make an impact in the lives of those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced and qualified volunteers who have experience in delivering healthy living and wellbeing classes, sessions and activities in areas such as Confidence Boosting and Self Esteem, Fitness and Exercise, Thai Chi, Yoga, Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing, Anxiety and Stress Reduction and other areas that will help those facing loneliness and social isolation to build social networks and gain the skills and tools they need to cope with their mental wellbeing.

You MUST have excellent communications skills, good grasp of the English language, a computer with access to the internet and a good working camera for Zoom, some experience of working with protected/vulnerable groups is desirable to lead on the facilitation of a Zoom activity, either weekly, or on a regular basis that would benefit those facing loneliness and social isolation. 

We are also looking for people who have a positive vibe, bubbly, and interactive with people with excellent communication skills, empathy and a caring nature, who can provide active listening to those in need of someone to listen and support, while using motivational interviewing techniques and skills. You will need a computer and good access to the internet. A current DBS Check is desirable but not essential. 

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of social isolation and loneliness and help make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

We can bring sunshine into people’s lives by being at the side of all lonely people in our community!!!

One in twenty people in the UK report feeling lonely, and the number is rising. 

It can affect people of any age, with the vulnerable being most at risk - including people living with long-term illness or disability. It’s time to change this. 

We are the Sunshine Charity, a new startup charity aiming to fight the battle against loneliness and social isolation. We want to be the sunshine in the lives of those who need it, no matter who they are or where they’re going.

Do you have experience in Fundraising and generating income for a small or start-up charity?

Do you want to be part of something amazing, a new start-up charity where you will get to help shape, develop and grow its future?

Our Story:

Our Founder, saw the devastating impact of loneliness in his social and community work, including a shocking increase in suicides. And he also saw first-hand how difficult it is to get support for those feeling lonely - including his own disabled sister. 

Work started on Sunshine Charity in late 2019 - ready to bring socialising, support and, dare we say it, fun so desperately needed in people’s lives.

Our Work:

We aim to inspire, build confidence and skills, and give people the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing.​

• Online and Telephone based befriending support will give those unable to leave their homes some human connection, with someone to talk to and listen to them, while getting access to the support they need.
• Zoom based activities, sessions and group in areas such as Mindfulness, Confidence and Self Esteem, Coping with anxiety, exercise and fitness, stress management and other areas relevent to those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.
• Drop-In Sessions, with an opportunity to sit down and have a chat with one of our Sunshine Charity team in a relaxed and comfortable space, plus optional participation in our valuable social based activities or our life and social skills workshops.
• Social and Support Groups will be a new opportunity for service users to engage each other in a safe social setting. And our support can continue online, sharing opportunities to socialise and practical support for dealing with the effects of loneliness.
• The Advisory Group actively participate in the work of Sunshine Charity, engaging with decision making, inspiring other vulnerable people, and engaging with the community, while developing communication, leadership, social and life skills. The Group is also given a space where they can make an impact in the lives of those suffering from loneliness and social isolation.

The Role:

We’re recruiting an experienced fundraising Volunteer for the position of Head of Fundraising (Volunteer) who will lead on generating much needed income for the Sunshine Charity so that we can fully set up and run the charity, deliver services and help those suffering in silence in a range of ways from working with corporates, to sponsorships, to community fundraising and also grant writing.

Getting Involved:

Why not volunteer with us and help us transform the lives of vulnerable people suffering in silence and let’s break the chains of isolation and loneliness.

Email us for an Application Form and Role Description

The Sunshine Charity - By Your Side

Job Description

We are looking for volunteers to help out once a week for a couple of hours at Dementia Cafés at various locations in the London borough of Brent. Dementia Cafés are places where people living with dementia and their carers can come together to socialise, get support, share information and take part in a range of fun and stimulating activities. Training and support will be provided for this rewarding role.

No specific qualifications or experience is needed but this role could be for you if you:

• Enjoy meeting people
• Like helping people to join in a range of activities
• Are studying nursing, social work or a similar course and want practical experience

Scottish Ensemble seeks to appoint two new Trustees.

The UK’s leading string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble (SE) is renowned across the world for ambitious cross-artform productions which attract new audiences to the classical music genre, and invigorate the repertoire with theatrical, visually-stimulating story-telling. Collaborations with composers (including Anna Meredith and Valgeir Sigurdsson), theatre companies Vanishing Point and Untitled Projects, Swedish contemporary dance company Andersson Dance, visual artist Toby Paterson and many others have seen the company captivate audiences and generate both public and critical acclaim across Scotland, as well as through regular performances in London and across the globe. Since 2018 SE has performed at the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C; Barbican Centre, London; Shanghai International Arts Festival; and in numerous festivals and venues across Europe.

SE’s work on stage is supported by a broad-ranging programme of creative learning and community engagement, which has included partnerships with Maggie’s Centres, networks supporting refugees and New Scots, and schools across Scotland.

Having just completed its 50th anniversary season, SE is now looking ahead to continued innovation and model development, despite the difficult backdrop faced by the arts sector today.

SE draws on expertise from a highly-engaged, collaborative board to further the organisation’s strategic position and reputation. From a strong financial footing, and as a Creative Scotland Regularly Funded Organisation, SE is able to make ambitious plans to ensure it retains its position as a leader in the sector. The appointment of two new Trustees will help SE on this path.

The Trustees are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in the digital/technology sectors, public policy (particularly in the areas of arts and culture; health and well-being; and equalities, diversity and inclusion), and fundraising/philanthropy.

Local, national and international interest is invited. An interest in classical music and/or the performing arts and previous board-level experience is required. Time served within innovation-focused, evolving organisations is particularly relevant.

Voluntary Board member

Our voluntary Board member opportunities are exciting and influential roles within Second Step. Our Board vacancies provide strategic guidance in accordance with our vision, aims and values. The role of a Board member can be demanding at times, but it is always incredibly rewarding.These are great opportunities for people keen to offer their skills and experience to make a real contribution to a vibrant and growing not for profit organisation. 

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West providing support, housing and hope to people across the West of England and Somerset. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Our roots are in Bristol, where we have worked for 30+ years, now our reach is across the West of England and Somerset, with ambitions further afield.We support more than 1,000 people at any one time.We form strong, collaborative relationships with the people who use our services, supporting them through difficult times and helping them discover new ways to become more independent and resilient. 

You don’t need to have a background in the mental health sector just as long as you share our vision and can show you’re ready willing and able to make a positive and lasting contribution to the leadership of Second Step. We would particularly welcome applicants with skills and experience of senior mental health roles, in the way services are commissioned and delivered; and experience of living and/or working in Somerset. We are also seeking to increase the diversity of our Board, particularly from BAME applicants.

Second Step is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We also welcome applications from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

To apply please can you:

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, any memberships of professional bodies, relevant career history including any non-executive experience, past and/or current;
• Write a brief supporting statement setting out why you are applying, what experience you bring that equips you for the role of Board member and why think you might be a great candidate for Second Step. The information in your statement, and the way in which it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process;
• Provide the names of two professional referees (we will only contact them if you are successful)
• Complete the equal opportunities monitoring form (available as a separate document to download complete and return with your application).
• Let us know if you cannot make the published interview date.

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents.

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am, Friday 24th July 2020 

We are the UK branch of international Blue Dragon Children's Foundation based in Hanoi. We lead the fight against human trafficking in Vietnam as well as support street kids wherever possible. Covid 19 has hit Vietnam hard with more children and young adults at risk of trafficking or of finding themselves out on the streets without food, shelter or education. To support them we are looking for a fundraising manager to join our small London team ( 4 people). We already have contacts with schools, universities and several fundraising projects on the way but require a few additional hands to help us achieve our ambitions! 

The Bankside Gallery is the Gallery of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS), and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers (RE). This is a great opportunity to join the board as a trustee. Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames next to Tate Modern, Its vibrant exhibitions celebrate the very best in contemporary water-based media and original print, championing the work of both new and established artists. The Gallery prides itself on selling original and affordable art,

For nearly 40 years Bankside Gallery has played a crucial role in displaying and promoting work on paper; exploring its boundaries while supporting education activities organised by the RWS and RE. Opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1980, Bankside Gallery is a registered educational charity and receives no government funding.

The Gallery supports the aims of both Societies by generating additional income through hiring out the space to carefully selected artists for exhibitions, through a successful bookshop and through evening event hires. In 2019 the Gallery undertook an internal refurbishment which made a  significant improvement in the internal space.

The charity is overseen by a board of trustees who (with the exception of the Presidents of both Royal Societies who are ex officio) serve a maximum of three terms of three years. As part of the Governance process the Gallery is looking to bring on board two new trustees.

Following a recent review of board skills we are looking for two new trustees with strong backgrounds in the areas of social media, marketing and online sales, or accounting and finance.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic individuals and younger people under the age of 40, both of whom are currently under represented on our Board of Trustees.

We are seeking Trustees with:

• An enthusiasm for the art world, for the Gallery’s work and a commitment to carry out the duties of a Trustee.
• The ability to work as assertive and tolerant team members, challenging, accepting, and supporting majority decisions.
• The ability and willingness to communicate effectively at all levels.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality about board and Society affairs.
• Preparedness to support the work of the Gallery’s staff team.
• The willingness to devote the necessary time and effort over a minimum commitment of 3 years.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discrimination.
• Previous experience of the voluntary or culture sectors would be ideal.

As a Trustee, you will have:

• Induction, training and reimbursable expenses
• Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
• Opportunities to network with senior professionals and artists
• Influence to shape the future strategy of the Gallery

The expected time commitment is four Trustee meetings per year, usually held in Central London from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, and one full strategy day. Trustees are expected to spend a reasonable amount of time on Trustee activities, which may include sub-committee meetings and some work outside Board meetings.

Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter setting out their reasons for wishing to be a trustee, and what skills they can bring to the board. 

The deadline for applications is the 23rd August 2020. The board hopes to be in a position to draw up a short list during early September, and to be able to respond to all applicants by the end of September.

TRAZ Consortium is looking to recruit counter terrorism, Intelligence and Source Unit researcher to join Counter Terrorism Unit of our organisation based in the UK.

It is an intern role and working from home delivering research packages. An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terror Team working on different CT subject matter.

In this role you will conduct research independently in support of CTT objectives, providing timely and accurate reports to a range of CT customers, internally and externally. You will be required to have previous experience within an intelligence environment and/or experience of research, as well as a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office...

The Council for British Research in the Levant (“CBRL”) is seeking to appoint a new Honorary Treasurer from March 2020. CBRL is a research charity and membership organisation which operates the UK’s overseas research institutes in Amman and East Jerusalem and supports academic research across a broad range of subject areas – from archaeology to modern social science – in the Middle Eastern countries of Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus. CBRL has 12 staff across 3 locations and an income of c£1million, derived from government and research grants and its various activities.

CBRL is one of the British International Research Institutes (BIRI), a network of overseas research organisations that operate in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. All the BIRI conduct research, collaborate with overseas and UK-based partners, and provide facilities, training and financial, academic and logistical support to researchers. The BIRI also run events and outreach programmes, held in the UK and overseas. UK BIRI staff share office facilities at the British Academy.

The charity has been through significant change in recent years, broadening its sources of funding and professionalising its processes.  This is expected to continue, and the Hon Treasurer will play a key role in helping to drive the Strategic Plan.

Accounts are maintained on Xero with inputs from CBRL staff and period end accounting provided by an outsourced bookkeeping service.

Working with the Chair, Trustees and Senior Leadership team, the role of the new Hon Treasurer will involve:

• overseeing the strategic financial management of the charity to ensure that CBRL achieves a financially sustainable position and builds appropriate reserves;
• overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to trustees;
• involvement, with management and other Hon Officers, in strategic planning and in presentation of plans to potential funders and stakeholders;
• leading in the trustees’ duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place;
• advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan;
• board-level liaison with the external auditor;
• ad hoc advice and support for the management team and Trustees on financial matters;
• chairing the Finance & Governance Sub-Committee;
• supporting fundraising and sustainability initiatives to secure the future of CBRL; and
• playing a representational role for CBRL when required.

Person specification: Essential (E) and Desirable (D)

• Ability to communicate clearly and explain financial information to Trustees and other stakeholders (E)
• Accountancy qualification or strong business finance experience (E)
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgment. (E)
• Understanding of financial controls, systems and procedures (E)
• Knowledge of charity SORP and charity law and regulation, or willingness to learn (E).
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and company directorship. (E)
• British citizen or resident in the UK (E)
• General business experience of international operations and/or the Middle East (D)
• Familiarity with research environment/research grants (D)
• Experience of project appraisal and fundraising from a financial perspective (D)
• Competent use of IT skills (D)

Location is flexible but UK residency is required. Commitment is circa two-three days per month, term four years. Trustee meetings are held four times a year in London or by online video conferencing. The Hon Treasurer also chairs the Finance & Governance sub-committee, which meets four times a year on the same day as the Trustee meetings. There are also regular online meetings between Honorary Officers and senior management.

Please send an email setting out your interest in the role, and attaching a CV, to CBRL’s Director, Dr Carol Palmer via the link available in this advert. We will contact candidates as and when they apply to appoint asap but we ask that interested parties please submit expressions of interest by Monday 31st August 2020.

Retail Volunteer Opportunities

Edinburgh - Nicolson Street

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

We’re really pleased that some of our shops are re-opening with social distancing and other safety measures in place. 

We're looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us.

Suggested Involvement:  It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter?: Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Skills and experiences required: Some experience of working in retail would be beneficial but not essential as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our team.

We ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality and data protection.

Induction, learning and development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures
• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding
• Provide an on the job induction
• Pay out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of volunteering with Shelter:

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
• Gain valuable work experience
• Be part of a great team
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. We’ll then get in touch to arrange an interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. Additionally, if the role you’re applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you can’t volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved. 

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.