Treasurer - Accountant Trustee - Volunteer

Treasurer – Accountant Trustee – Volunteer

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We are looking for an Accountant / Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

As a member of our Board, you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, and help us to achieve our goals, to make a real difference to some vulnerable lives, and to the lives of their families. Our Board is dynamic, strong and determined, but we lack financial expertise – and the role of Treasurer is an important one, working closely with our Finance Manager to help us to keep on track financially.

It’s a rewarding role, and your financial leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide much needed support to our beneficiaries.

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to charities
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management
• Good financial analysis skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Enthusiasm for our cause

Our mission is to provide permanent support for adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with daily life. There is a growing scarcity of long‑term support options for this vulnerable group. Our aim is to provide day centres and fully supported homes for life, where residents can live amongst friends, with 24/7 support on hand if and when required.

For now, our Outreach Programme provides support through visits to our vulnerable outreach members in their own homes, offering help with any daily tasks they may be struggling with, encouraging social engagement and hobbies, helping them to reach their personal goals and live their best life. We are working to expand this service nationwide.

We are a small but ambitious charity, now employing nine salaried staff, and managing teams of volunteers. We have been successful in securing significant funding, including from the National Lottery Community Fund.

We are looking for the right person to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. They will work with our Finance Officer to:

• Critically review and present financial reports to the Board in a format that helps the Board understand the charity’s financial position
• Advise the Board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• Work as required with financial advisors
• Oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts

The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings, in person or remotely, normally four times a year. These are held in Lymington, or on Zoom. In addition, the Treasurer will find time to liaise with our Finance Officer, as is necessary to fulfil the obligations. The role is voluntary, but reasonable travel and other expenses may be paid. The role reports to the Chair of the Board.

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Volunteer

Finance

Non‑profit Organization Management