Honorary Treasurer Trustee - Volunteer

Join Disability Equals Ability as our Honorary Treasurer and help shape a future where disabled voices lead the way. We’re seeking someone to oversee our finances and strengthen our mission to empower and uplift the disability community as a growing, small charity.

This role is crucial to ensuring that Disability Equals Ability remains financially sustainable as we grow our reach and deepen our impact.

• Build stronger financial systems and policies that support long‑term stability.
• Ensure our funding and spending align with our strategic goals and values.
• Strengthen the board’s confidence in making informed, evidence‑based decisions.
• Maintain transparency and accountability in how we manage charitable funds.

As Treasurer, you’ll not only help safeguard the organisation’s future but also empower us to invest more in advocacy, creative campaigns, and community projects that celebrate disability equality.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about disability equality and inclusion, and who shares our belief that lived experience should be at the heart of leadership.

• Experience in financial management, accounting, or charity finance
  , along with a good understanding of governance and compliance.
• Experience in bid writing, grant funding, or income generation would be a real advantage, as we continue to grow and strengthen our impact as a small charity.
• Comfortable analysing financial information, communicating it clearly to others, and supporting good financial decision‑making at Board level.
• Knowledge of charity finances, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Ability to develop financial policies and systems proportionate for a small, volunteer‑led organisation.
• Experience in sourcing or managing funding, grants, or partnerships.
• Confidence contributing to strategic discussions and helping the board plan for sustainable growth.
• Collaborative, open‑minded, and committed to accessibility and inclusion.
• Lived experience of disability or a strong understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people (particularly valued).

As Treasurer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial health and helping the board make confident, strategic decisions. You’ll oversee our budgets and financial reports, ensure proper controls are in place, and advise on how our funds can best support our mission and community work.

• Present budgets, management accounts, and annual financial statements to the Board.
• Lead on financial policy development, including reserves, investment, and risk management.
• Support the creation of clear, accessible financial reports for the Board.
• Oversee the implementation of sound financial systems and ensure compliance with charity regulations.
• Act as a counter‑signatory on charity cheques and funding applications when needed.
• Advise on the financial implications of our strategic and operational plans.
• Help diversify income streams, secure vital funding, and invest in projects that celebrate disability inclusion and equality.