Charity Vacancies    

Dog A.I.D.

Placed: 18 September 2020   Based: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Dog A.I.D. (Assistance in Disability) was established in 1992 to improve the quality of life for physically disabled people by helping them train their own pet dogs to provide assistance with day-to-day tasks and, in some circumstances, providing life-saving interventions. Dog A.I.D. is registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity No. 1178719).

We are a small charity supported by a strong team of volunteers. At September 2020, there are 107 fully qualified Dog A.I.D. dogs throughout the country, with 118 more in training with 114 volunteer trainers. Training takes up to two years, with both dog and owner receiving specialist education from our network of trainers. Fully qualified Assistance Dog status is achieved through three distinct stages. Training is on hold because of the Covid-19 restrictions and the need to keep people with disabilities and our volunteers safe.

We are recruiting for a new Treasurer to help the charity grow, bring in new skills, experiences and insight and further develop this small charity to enable many more people with physical disabilities to work with experienced volunteer trainers to train their own Assistance Dogs.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Isobel Michael - Trustee   07712 475163   Email isobel@nspimpact.org.uk

Website: dogaid.org.uk

Our Time

Closing Date: 12 October 2020   Based: London (role is home-based)

Our Time helps children and young people who live with, and sometimes care for, a parent with a mental illness. There are up to 3 million children in this situation in the UK but there is no policy or support for them, despite their vulnerability. We became a registered charity in 2012, governed by a board of 12 trustees from a variety of backgrounds. We have developed low-cost innovative ways of helping these children and the family and are the only charity working specifically with this large, but hidden group.

We are looking for a Treasurer to take over from our current Treasurer who is retiring at the end of the year. We would like the new person to have an interest in our cause and way of supporting these vulnerable children, in addition to their professional qualifications.

The time commitment is approximately 2-3 days per month which includes quarterly board meetings, separate finance committee meetings and a half day annual strategy day. The new appointee will be given a good handover and induction. You will be joining a highly professional, dedicated team of people who are dedicated to the work we do for vulnerable children and their families.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Please feel free to call Dympna Cunnane - Our Time CEO   078 0097 6778 if you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the charity. To apply, please email your CV with cover letter to dympna.cunnane@ourtime.org.uk

Website: ourtime.org.uk

Earthwatch Europe

Closing Date: 4 October 2020   Based: Oxford

Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change and loss of biodiversity threaten our very existence and the beauty of the world as we know it. We are responding to a pandemic that has impacted our way of life. We need to take action now to shape the future we want. Science has identified the causes of these challenges, and science is essential if we’re to face and solve them

Earthwatch Europe is an environmental charity with science at its heart, we are uniquely positioned to help address the urgent challenges our planet faces. From introducing the first tiny forest to the UK in March, to helping people connect with and support nature through our Naturehood programme, to accessing the power of citizen science, our innovative work is more relevant now than ever.

We already have a strong Board, we want to take this opportunity to enrich it further by recruiting additional Trustees with a rich diversity of background, experience and thought. The world has an opportunity to grow back better and greener after the impact of Covid-19, and the solution needs to be inclusive.

If you think that you can help us to make a difference, we want to hear what you can contribute.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Paige Torrance   Email talent@wig.co.uk   For applications see our Trustees page

Website: earthwatch.org.uk

Age UK Bristol

Closing Date: 16 September 2020   Based: Bristol

Age UK Bristol (AUKB) is a local, independent and ambitious charity which aims to support older people, their families and carers to enjoy their later life. We are seeking new trustees including an experienced voluntary Treasurer to join us. One of our ambitious missions is to implement new, exciting services to meet local needs within the impact of the global pandemic.

The Treasurer will be responsible for supporting the Chief Executive and Finance Manager in the financial management of the Charity, and for providing strategic guidance to ensure that the charity develops a sustainable approach to delivering excellent support and services to people in later life.

We are also looking for new Trustees to join our Board. We are particularly keen to hear from members of the ethnic minorities and disability groups as well as those with experience in Information Technology and Digital Public Relations (DPR).

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about what we do and have relevant experience. Please explore our website for a detailed overview of our organisation and the services we provide.

Download an Outline and the full Job description here

Contact Toni Wood - Executive Assistant    0117 9297537
Email toniwood@ageukbristol.org.uk

Website: ageuk.org.uk/bristol

Thames Hospice

Closing Date: 15 September 2020   Based: Windsor

For over 30 Years Thames Hospice has provided holistic care to individuals with life-limiting disease as well as supporting their families and carers. Care is provided at home, as an in-patient, and in our Day Therapy Unit for our local community in East Berkshire and South Bucks. 2020 is an exceptional year for Thames Hospice – in October we will be moving to a fabulous £22m, state-of-the-art new building on the shore of Bray Lake. The advent of C-19 has necessitated immediate and major changes to clinical care, but our dedicated teams have continued to provide the very best palliative and end-of-life care possible.

We are looking to recruit a new Trustee from a financial management background with some of the following skills:

• A qualified Accountant
• An individual who has experience in a senior financial position of medium to large organisations
• Someone with commercial knowledge and awareness.

You would help us achieve our vision at a time when financial sustainability has just become so much more challenging and is imperative to the ongoing success of our organisation. Previous Board/Trustee experience is not required; as necessary training is provided.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Jonathan Jones, Chair of Trustees    Email jonathanjones52@gmail.com or

Debbie Raven, Chief Executive    Email Debbie.raven@thameshospice.org.uk

Website: thameshospice.org.uk

Bloomin’ Arts

Placed: 18 August 2020   Based: Lingfield, Surrey

Bloomin’ Arts offers opportunities for people with learning disabilities to enjoy, develop skills, perform and work in the arts.

We are looking for an experienced treasurer/accountant to take on the role of treasurer. Trustee meetings will be once a every six weeks. Regular finance meetings with the manager (times for this are flexible).

For more information about the role email Mel@bloominarts.org.uk

Website: bloominarts.org.uk

Bristol Zoological Society

Closing Date: 11 September 2020   Based: Bristol, South West England

Bristol Zoological Society (BZS) is world-famous. Established in 1835, BZS is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife together. We do this through conservation action and engaging people with the natural world. We operate two zoos, Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project; the Institute of Conservation Science and Learning and also lead a dozen field conservation programmes throughout the world. Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo in the world: we opened our doors in Clifton to the public on Monday 11 July 1836. Within the beautiful gardens are popular exhibits such as Gorilla Island, Seal and Penguin Coasts and Monkey Jungle as well as a wide range of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. In 2013, Wild Place Project, our second zoo, was launched on a large, natural site in South Gloucestershire. Wild Place Project has been expanding rapidly. In 2017, we opened a new Giraffe House and a major new exhibit – Bear Wood – opened in summer 2019. Over 800,000 people visit our two zoos each year.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Kristina Haldane   Email khaldane@bristolzoo.org.uk

Website: bristolzoo.org.uk

Chain of Hope

Closing Date: 30 August 2020   Based: Chelsea, London SW3

Since 1996, Chain of Hope has been providing life-saving cardiac treatment for children from war-torn and developing countries who would otherwise find it almost impossible to receive the treatment they deserve

The charity treats these children in two ways; by conducting teaching and training missions at cardiac units around the world, as well as, provide emergency treatment by transporting children to leading centres in the UK, Europe, Asia, India Dubai and Egypt.

These missions have two aims: to treat children suffering from life-threatening heart diseases and to provide onsite expertise and teaching for local cardiac teams

Since our inauguration by Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, OM, FRS, we have worked with 43 countries to save the lives of children in need.

The Honorary Treasurer would largely oversee the sole Finance Officer in the Charity and support the CEO with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, statutory reporting and produce quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees as well as the annual accounts. As a Key voluntary member of the Board, the Treasurer would play a key part in the strategy and direction of the Charity.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Emma Scanlan   020 7351 19780   Email emma@chainofhope.org

Website: chainofhope.org

Chisenhale Dance Space

Placed: 17 August 2020   Based: East London

Chisenhale Dance Space champions experimentation in dance and performance for artists and our local community in Bow, Tower Hamlets.

We’ve been at the heart of the independent dance sector since our founding by artists in 1980, and we're still artistically led by a Membership of 160+ experimental dance artists, shaping our programme, ethos and ethics.

Until recently, our programme consisted of:

• Subsidised-cost space for making: we operate two affordable, flexible studios
• Artist development programmes
• Open access classes for children and adults
• Boundary-pushing performance programme in our venue & beyond
• Outreach and education projects in Tower Hamlets

CDS had been on an upward trajectory with renewed focus on public-facing activity and engaging our local Bow community. This period saw us reach financial sustainability, with a 75% increase in turnover 17-18 to 19-20 (up £100k to £234k).

We are officially re-opening our studios in September, but with the limitations of social distancing on our Space and the nature of dance as a form, previously financially sustainable parts of our business upon which we relied are no longer viable and we are entering a long period of financial instability as we seek to rebuild.

Following a recent resignation, we’re looking for a pro-active Treasurer to help us navigate the financial uncertainties going forward, and to play an active role in our forthcoming vision, structural and anti-racism review.

Contact Daniel Pitt - Director   Email daniel@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk

Website: chisenhaledancespace.co.uk

Downright Excellent

Closing Date: 14 September 2020   Based: East London, trustee meetings are via Zoom

Are you looking for the right opportunity to share your charity finance skills,
enabling us to have a real impact on children’s lives?

Downright Excellent’s mission is to enable children with Down syndrome to maximise their potential. We passionately believe that all our children have skills and talents that should be celebrated and developed to support them to be the best that they can be. We deliver a range of interventions and support to both children with Down syndrome and their families in Greater London.

We are seeking a treasurer to join our board as we navigate our way through the challenges presented by the current Covid-19 crisis, and plan for mitigating the longer-term impacts.

Working closely with our finance team and deputy treasurer, you will help us to:

• Oversee the financial affairs of DEx and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practices
• Help prepare budgets and financial reports, and present these to the Board
• Ensure that the charity keeps accurate financial records
• Be part of a team which ensures DEx’s financial resources meet our needs now and in the future
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the charity

However this is not exhaustive and we are interested in a variety of experience and perspective so do not let it put you off applying.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Angela Noonan
Email noonan.angela@gmail.com

Website: downrightexcellent.org

The Medical Research Foundation

Closing Date: 9 September 2020   Based: here

Many of the diseases that affect human health have been cured as a result of medical research, but there will always be more to do and there are areas that receive little support – and people’s lives that see no improvement. That’s where we step in. The Medical Research Foundation is dedicated to improving health through medical research.

The Medical Research Foundation is overseen by a Board of Trustees who have ultimate responsibility for directing the charity, its assets and its activities. We are looking to complement the current strengths of our Board with a Trustee who is a qualified accountant with board-level financial management experience. Ideally you will have an understanding of the UK charity sector and the challenges it faces.

The Medical Research Foundation is committed to promoting equality and diversity opportunities and we welcome applications from all aspects of society. We would particularly welcome applications from women and people from BAME communities as these characteristics are currently under-represented on the Board.

The Board meets five times a year (including a strategy away day). The position is voluntary and not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are paid.
The appointment is expected to commence in October 2020 for a three-year term.
We are based in Central London (but we operate UK-wide and would welcome applications from anywhere in the UK).

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Maria Claridge - Head of Operations & Governance    020   Email hr@medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk

Website: medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk

Harm Reduction International

Closing Date: 10 September 2020   Based: London

Harm Reduction International is a eading NGO dedicated to reducing the negative health, social and legal impacts of drug use and drug policy. We promote the rights of people who use drugs and their communities through research and advocacy to help achieve a world where drug policies and laws contribute to healthier, safer societies.

The organisation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of the charity in line with best practice and in accordance with the charity's governing documents and UK legal requirements. The Treasurer works with the Executive Director and Finance Manager to report to the Board on the financial health of the charity.

The role of Trustee/Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.

Further details can be found in our job description here

Contact Naomi Burke-Shyne - Executive Director   Email ed@hri.global

Website: hri.global

Malawi Bail Project

Placed: 7 August 2020   Based: London, all current trustees are working remotely

Malawi Bail Project is a small UK registered charity that funds and delivers access to justice initiatives and activities in Malawi, in partnership with a Malawian NGO. We’re looking for a helpful finance professional to become our treasurer and help us establish good financial processes, grow and succeed in our aims.

This is great opportunity to join a UK-based human rights charity. The role will ideally suit someone with good all-round financial management experience and who is looking to gain or develop their trustee & charity treasurer experience. The charity is not overly complex, so time requirements for the role are not excessive, but the successful candidate will have a significant influence over and contribution to the charity’s success.

More details in the attached role description.   Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Humphrey Butler   Email humphreybutler@yahoo.co.uk

Website: malawibailproject.com

The Kids Network

Placed: 31 July 2020   Based: Bethnal Green – we will be moving, however

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change.

The Kids Network values fun, diversity, and commitment – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for up to five new trustees with skills and backgrounds:

• Legal / HR
• Safeguarding in the not for profit space
• Fundraising with strong networks
• PR and communications
• Governance and Administration

Download the full Job description here

For enquiries about role contact Freya Brocchini   07533098102
Email f.brocchini@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Applications to Sarah Woodcock   Email s.woodcock@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Website: thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Young Bristol

Closing Date: 9 September 2020   Based: Bristol

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees of Young Bristol – a charity with an outstanding record of supporting young people in Bristol for over 90 years. As a member of its committed and enthusiastic Board, you will help shape the future of the charity – and support Young Bristol’s work to transform lives. Serving on the Young Bristol Board will offer a deep sense of satisfaction while expanding your knowledge of charity governance and youth services.

The Board of Trustees of Young Bristol is recruiting a new member to complement the skills of existing Board members at an exciting – as well as challenging – time for the charity. We are looking for someone who has an affinity for our mission as well as the desire and ability to help Young Bristol achieve its ambitious goals. At this time, we are specifically looking for an individual with a finance background who will take on the role of Treasurer. Information about our current Board members can be found at: youngbristol.com

The Board of Trustees is jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines. Details regarding the organisation’s vision, mission and values can be found on the Young Bristol website.

The Trustee appointment is a voluntary role, with an initial appointment of three years, renewable twice. The Board meets at least six times a year, in Bristol.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Ms Robin Geller - Trustee   07891165894   Email Robingeller27@gmail.com

Applications to Lee Williams - Chief Executive   0117 929 2513   Email lw@youngbristol.com
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG

Website: youngbristol.com

The Refugee Therapy Centre

Closing Date: 4 September 2020   Based: Islington, London

The Refugee Therapy Centre (RTC) was established in 1999 in response to the growing need for a therapeutic service which respected, and worked with, the cultural and linguistic needs of refugees and asylum seekers, providing clients with the opportunity to be heard and receive help in their own language where possible or alternatively in English. As a registered charity (no. 1085922) our fundamental purpose is to provide psychotherapeutic support to refugees and asylum seekers including children and families, many of whom will have experienced human rights violations and forced displacement, brutality, cruelty, imprisonment, torture and other forms of abuse resulting in severe psychological trauma. In addition, many of our clients will be facing a variety of challenges in terms of adjustment and settlement following arrival in the UK.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Francesca Caccuci or Sarah Grainger via   
Email info@refugeetherapy.org.uk

Website: refugeetherapy.org.uk