Treasurer: Disability Advocacy Charity - Volunteer

Treasurer – Disability Advocacy Charity

Join to apply for the Treasurer role at Stay Safe East. We are a Deaf and Disabled Person's Organisation advocating for disabled victims of abuse and crime in London.

Stay Safe East is a small but dedicated charity that empowers disabled individuals to protect themselves and seek justice. As a volunteer‑based organisation, we rely on the support of committed trustees to ensure we remain well‑run and compliant.

The Treasurer is a vital post on the trustee Board. Though we are a small organisation, a hands‑on Treasurer is essential for maintaining robust financial systems, guiding strategic growth, and supporting business and fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Finance Officer, Operations Manager, and CEO to oversee financial matters.
• Approve and present payments, budgets, accounts, and financial statements.
• Ensure that financial resources meet current and future needs and that appropriate reserve policies are in place.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (Charity Commission, funders).
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and controls.
• Liaise with staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advise on the financial implications of strategic plans.
• Ensure accounts are scrutinised appropriately (audit, independent examination) and implement recommendations.
• Keep the Board informed of financial duties and responsibilities.
• Support the fundraising strategy.
• Make a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting.

• Financial qualifications and experience.
• Experience in charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.
• Ability to analyse proposals and examine financial consequences.
• Willingness to provide ad‑hoc advice and support to staff.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: self‑lessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to speak their mind.
• Strategic vision, independent judgement and creativity.
• Ability to work in a trauma‑informed way and to demonstrate kindness.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• A commitment to the organisation.

We are seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our dedicated board of trustees. If you are passionate about disability advocacy and skilled in finance, please apply.