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Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society

Placed: 26 February 2021   Based: Taunton Somerset

Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society, (SANHS) was formed in 1849 to preserve the history, artefacts and manuscripts pertaining to the historic County of Somerset. Over the years SANHS has built very extensive collections that meet these objectives, many made available to the general public, housed in the Museum of Somerset in Taunton Castle. They are curated by the South West Heritage Trust, (SWHT) through contracts on behalf of SANHS.

As well as our collections, we actively involve ourselves with subjects that meet our objectives. This is done through a number of groups, each specialising in one area of activity: archaeology, historic buildings, natural history, and local history. These groups give talks which are open to both members and non-members. They carry out activities for third parties, such as a major research study currently underway on ancient buildings in Dunster funded by Historic England.

We also manage a number of funds that were donated in the past. Our role is to make grants in line with their objects and to review and evaluate the results. We publish books that fit into our objectives, including managing the printing, distributions and sales activities that are associated with publishing. One of the jewels in the crown is the SANHS proceedings, our annual journal. This contains reports of most of the major historical activities taking place in Somerset.

In 1874 SANHS bought the Taunton Castle estate, which includes the castle itself, as well as the surrounding lands. The estate itself is a Scheduled Monument, part of which is a garden of great historic value. We are coming to the end of a major renewal project on this area, to the value of £150,000, funded by the NLHF and other partners.

We are hoping to renovate and bring back into use the Wyndham Hall which will provide an income for the society as well as being a public facility. It is at present leased to the Somerset County Council who no longer have a use for it. The society is looking to appoint a trustee as Honorary Treasurer who as a volunteer will enjoy taking the society forward and continue as the founders wished.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Louisa Gillet, Office Manager    01823 72429   Email office@sanhs.org

Website: sanhs.org

 

Xenia

Placed: 26 February 2021   Based: London

Xenia Xenia is a grassroots women’s organisation on a mission to create more inclusive, equal and welcoming communities. Founded in 2016, we deliver weekly workshops in Hackney, London (and now online) and this year launched a programme of training and resources for others to learn from our model.

Participants are at the heart of the Xenia community. Migrant, refugee, asylum seeking and British women come together as active equals at our workshops to connect, share and learn. Together we create a community that supports practising spoken English, reduces social isolation, connects different cultures, and gives underrepresented women access to civic and democratic opportunities to make our voices heard.

As an organisation Xenia is non-hierarchical and participatory, meaning decisions are made collectively and proactively informed by participant involvement. The organisation is run by a volunteer-led Organising Team, with several members taking on more responsibility and additional work as self-employed members of a small staff team (who are all paid the same rate). We are a young and ambitious organisation, and we aspire to develop and grow in a way that is both sustainable and true to our values.

This is where you come in. Our trustee board was formed in April 2019, and we formally registered Xenia in April 2020. We are now looking for a new treasurer to join the trustee board, helping us to professionalise as we grow. This role is right for you if you have financial management skills as well as a passion for supporting migrant women and for building more connected, inclusive communities.

Find more information on our website here

Contact Makena Lohr    Email welcome@xenia.org.uk

Website: xenia.org.uk

 

Indigo Volunteers

Closing Date: 21 March 2021   Based: London

Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations and creates networks along the European refugee route. Indigo believes in the power of ordinary people, and enables them to work together to support refugees and displaced people.

We are recruiting for people to join our Board of Trustees to support us in running and growing the charity to achieve our vision.

The following roles are needed:

• Treasurer: https://www.indigovolunteers.org/post/treasurer-of-the-board-of-trustees
• Secretary: https://www.indigovolunteers.org/post/secretary-of-the-board-of-trustees
• Advisor: https://www.indigovolunteers.org/post/board-of-trustees-recruitment

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with any of the following skills: Legal; Fundraising; PR/Marketing; Business/social enterprise. Has lived experience or worked at senior-level within the refugee context.
This is a voluntary, remote role with occasional meetings held in London

To apply, please send you CV and cover letter to recruitment@indigovolunteers.org
For more information about the work Indigo does or the roles and how to apply, take a look at the Job description (pdf) here

Contact Holly Penalver   Email recruitment@indigovolunteers.org

Website: indigovolunteers.org

 

Outside Edge Theatre Company

Closing Date: 22 March 2021   Based: London

Outside Edge Theatre Company, which is the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction, is recruiting our next Chair of the Board of Trustees.

For the past 21 years we have created theatre productions about issues related to addiction and offered free drama activities to help people at-risk and affected by addiction to live healthier lives. Last year we supported 231 people by delivering 226 drama activity sessions and our productions were seen by 1,663 audience members.

Our inclusive weekly arts activities encourage service users and audiences to develop healthy habits, discover new talents and reclaim centre stage in their own lives. We provide participants with pastoral care and wraparound support, opportunities for volunteering and paid employment, and a person-centred approach to help people identify and achieve outcomes for themselves. This year we are delivering 9 different weekly group activities, which will grow to 11 groups next year.

In addition to our work with people in recovery, Outside Edge is a producing theatre company that makes work about issues related to addiction. Since 1999 we have produced more than 50 critically acclaimed productions that have toured across London, the rest of the UK and been presented in partnership with off-West End venues. This past year we ran our first national script competition for plays about issues related to addiction and plan to produce the winning script in 2022.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Matt Steinberg - Artistic Director/CEO admin@edgetc.org, to discuss any questions you might have about the information listed above.

Website: edgetc.org

 

The Varrier Jones Foundation

Closing Date: 26 February 2021   Based: Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire

The Varrier Jones Foundation (VJF) manages £50m of assets for the benefit of Papworth Trust and other disability charities. We are seeking an additional trustee who will strengthen our financial management by taking on the important role of Honorary Treasurer.

At the close of the 2019/20 financial year VJF had £45m in assets divided between £12m of commercial property and developable land (mostly in and around the village of Papworth Everard) and £33m of market investments. Over the past 8 months these assets have increased in value to around £50m. The returns on these assets enabled VJF to make £1.7m of donations in 2019/20, mainly to the Papworth Trust (in line with its primary charitable purpose) together with a number of smaller grants to other disability charities. The Honorary Treasurer will be a member of the VJF Board and will work with the VJF Director of Finance/Company Secretary to ensure that VJF's overall financial management is of an exemplary standard and that the Board has the appropriate financial information to fulfil its responsibilities and charitable objectives. As required the Honorary Treasurer will also be the lead Trustee for the appointment of, and liaison with, VJF's auditors.

Although VJF's assets are very considerable and its current returns exceed the appropriate benchmarks the Foundation faces some short and medium term challenges if it is to maintain its current level of donations in real terms. These include the loss of rental income from the Royal Papworth Hospital on its transfer to a new site in Cambridge, the potential complexities in realising the value of its developable land holdings and the volatility of financial investment markets both as a result of the Pandemic but also because of global trade and political tensions. Against this background strengthening and sustaining our overall financial management is vital and the new position of Honorary Treasurer will play a key role on the Board in helping us to fulfil our charitable objectives.

Download the full Job description here

Please initially apply with a current CV to Maria Scattergood, applicants will then be offered a further discussion with our Chairman, if appropriate.

Website: varrierjones.co.uk

 

Steamship Shieldhall Charity

Closing Date: 11 March 2021   Based: Southampton Port

Steamship Shieldhall Charity operates and maintains the largest operating steamship in the UK and is recognised as a passenger ship of historic interest. The ship operates out of Southampton carrying passengers, hosting events and creating opportunities for learning and development and promotion of the maritime industry.

The position as Treasurer is a key members of the board, the majority of the work is home based.

• The organisation is classed as a small charity with income under £250,000 p.a.
• All Trustees, COO, fundraising and business managers, crews are volunteers.
• Our structure is based on a small size business that operates a 65 year old working passenger ship.
• There is no paid management team so as a trustee, the writing of policies, development of procedures and management of the business is effectively with the trustee body.
• The board recognises that having trustees with a variety of perspectives, experiences and skills can help to improve its effectiveness.
• To fulfil the role as an effective Trustee and contribute value to the business, your enthusiasm and the ability to commit to onboard meetings every two months and support to committees and working groups are important.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Captain John Rose    Email chairman@ss-shieldhall.co.uk

Website: ss-shieldhall.co.uk

 

1625ip

Closing Date: 31 March 2021   Based: Bristol

1625ip has been working with young people in the South West for over 30 years. We are award-winning experts in providing services for young homeless people, care leavers and young people who offend. Despite multiple and complex needs, over 80% of the young people we support go on to succeed.

If you have a passion to tackle youth homelessness and see the next generation thrive, 1625 Independent People would love to hear from you.

Our voluntary Board Member opportunities are:

• Board Member – Treasurer
• Board Member – Agile / digital working / organisational change

As a Board Member, you will use your skills, knowledge and experience to work collaboratively with the organisation’s executive team to achieve the highest standards of operational performance throughout 1625ip. Your robust and thorough approach will help 1625ip have maximum impact and build resilience.

We are committed to creating a more diverse Board that represents the young people we serve and particularly welcome applicants from groups where representation is lower, this currently would include Black, Asian, Muslim and disabled applicants.

For full information about these opportunities and to access the Role Descriptions, please visit: Our vacancy webpage

Contact Nick Hooper - Chair    07593642147 or
Mel Anson - People Committee Chair    07773401061

Website: www.1625ip.co.uk

 

Alex TLC

Placed: 12 February 2021   Based: Peckham, London

An exciting and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative rare disease charity, providing overarching strategic management of the organisation's financial health. The Treasurer will oversee the charitiy's financial risk management process and report regularly to the Board, working closely with senior management to ensure robust reporting processes, alongside liaison with external auditors to safeguard timely submission of annual accounts.

Alex TLC are the only UK charity supporting sufferers of a group of rare, neurodegenerative conditions, the genetic leukodystrophies, regarded as the "go to" charity by patients, families and health professionals. We work closely with NHS specialists and patients to ensure optimal outcomes despite an often devastating diagnosis.

Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for genetic leukodystrophy patients and their families.

In order to support our core costs and to take away some of the burden of fundraising from our small cohort of supporters (usually affected themselves) we run a successful charity shop business comprising five shops in south east London.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Sara Hunt   Email sara@alextlc.org
Applicants should include a CV and short covering letter.

Website: www.alextlc.org

 

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group

Closing Date: 9 April 2021   Based: Crawley, West Sussex

We are looking for someone who is both good with the big strategic picture and can also manage detail and financial and accounting work. An excellent team member and an independent thinker.

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group GDWG provides support to people detained in two immigration removal centres at Gatwick through the work of volunteer befrienders, supported by an office team of seven people. We are committed to befriending and improving life for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. Some of our beneficiaries are recent arrivals to the UK, often speaking little or no English, while others have lived here for many years or were even born here. It is our work to reach out to them.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Marie Dewson - Chairman   Email marie@gdwg.org.uk

Website: gdwg.org.uk

 

The National Biodiversity Network Trust

Closing Date: 7 March 2021   Based: Nottingham

The National Biodiversity Network Trust is a charitable organisation with a membership that shares biological data and information under the banner of the National Biodiversity Network (the NBN). Membership includes most of the UK’s national biological recording schemes and societies, many of the UK’s largest wildlife charities and Local Environmental Record Centres, as well as government agencies, research institutions, museums, botanic gardens and members of the public.

The NBN provides a digital infrastructure to facilitate the sharing of wildlife information in the UK. By providing easy access to the information people need about wildlife, informed decisions can be made to ensure our natural environment is diverse and sustainable now and in the future.

We are looking to appoint up to three talented and committed new trustees to enhance and extend the range of skills across our Board. We are particularly keen to attract applications from potential trustees with skills in the following areas:

• Knowledge of key players in the biodiversity/data sector
• IT systems development/hosting
• Data management
• Knowledge of the commercial ecological/environmental sector
• Finance/fundraising

Trustees will be based from home. Download the full Job description here

Contact Sarah Hyslop   Email s.hyslop@nbn.org.uk or support@nbn.org.uk

Website: nbn.org.uk

 

Westway Open Arms

Placed: 4 February 2021   Based: Scarborough

Westway Open Arms This voluntary Treasurer role is a great opportunity to become involved with Westway Open Arms, a small independent charity, with a Social Action Centre in Scarborough, providing a number of services to the community including Client Support, Debt Advice, Food Bank, and Drop-In Activities.

As our current treasurer is retiring, we are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to work with this innovative charity and who shares our passion for the work; someone with the right skills, experience, commitment and enthusiasm to join our friendly team as Treasurer to:

• Lead and advise Trustees on finance
• Safely and effectively manage the charity's finances
• Be part of this charity that changes lives
• Be part of the development of this thriving charity
• Join a committed and gifted team of volunteers

We are a Christian charity, and we are seeking someone who is either a Christian or has empathy with the Christian faith and is happy to work within the principles and practices of Westway Open Arms.

Download the full Job description here

For more details of the role and charity, to arrange an informal visit, or to make an application, please contact Sam Taylor - Charity Director   Email revsamantha.taylor@gmail.com

Facebook: Westway Open Arms and Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield

 

First Give

Closing Date: 26 February 2021   Based: London, but work nationally

First Give is an exciting small charity. It runs programmes in schools across the country to develop a culture of charitable giving and social action in young people, motivating them to make a positive difference to causes they care about. Our mission is to ensure that the next generation will be kinder, more altruistic and more socially conscious, with the skills and confidence to drive social change.

We currently reach about 30,000 young people in 170 schools a year who in turn raise thousands of pounds for local charities. Through the programme, students connect with local charities of their choice and design and deliver social action projects to support their class’s cause. At the end of the programme, at a School Final event, all the students are recognised for their hard work and one class secures a £1,000 grant for their charity. In the last five years over 115,000 teenagers have completed the First Give programme.

We believe the potential exists to engage many more young people in our work and are looking for a new trustee First Give is an exciting small charity. It runs programmes in schools across the country to develop a culture of charitable giving and social action in young people, motivating them to make a positive difference to causes they care about. Our mission is to ensure that the next generation will be kinder, more altruistic and more socially conscious, with the skills and confidence to drive social change.

We currently reach about 30,000 young people in 170 schools a year who in turn raise thousands of pounds for local charities. Through the programme, students connect with local charities of their choice and design and deliver social action projects to support their class’s cause. At the end of the programme, at a School Final event, all the students are recognised for their hard work and one class secures a £1,000 grant for their charity. In the last five years over 115,000 teenagers have completed the First Give programme.

We believe the potential exists to engage many more young people in our work and are looking for a Treasurer who will share our ambition to turn First Give into a charity which helps to transform the nature of philanthropy for the next generation.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Louisa Searle - Director   Email louisa@firstgive.co.uk

Website: firstgive.co.uk

 

Seacroft Friends and Neighbours

Closing Date: 31 March 2021   Based: Seacroft, Leeds

Seacroft Friends and Neighbours Charity are seeking a Treasurer.

We have a passion for helping older people, we are a charity working in Seacroft Leeds for over 30 years. We support 900 elderly clients often they have recognised disabilities and some have life limiting illnesses.

We promote independent living, reduce social isolation and aim to improve health and wellbeing. The older person is at the heart of everything we do. We are one of the 37 Neighbourhood Networks supported by Leeds City Council.

CAN YOU HELP?

We are looking for skilled people to help guide our charity and to help us give the best for our older people and the community.

The Treasurer generally meets with the Manager once a month (currently on line) to: • review income and expenditure in terms of the annual budget; • make a judgement on the overall financial state of the charity; • prepare a short report for Board meetings and a yearly report for the Annual General Meeting.

The Treasurer, (and a number of Trustees) are authorised to approve online payments, staff salaries etc. The Treasurer is a member of the Board of Trustees, meetings are currently held bi monthly on a Thursday afternoon. The Trustees play a major role in terms of decision-making and developments. Whilst experience of managing budgets and analysing financial data is not essential it would be helpful in the role of Treasurer.

A commitment of approximately 2 to 4 hours a month would make a huge difference to a great cause. Trustee training can be provided and all out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed.

Contact Kate Taverner    0113 2323662   Email kate.seacroftfriends@outlook.com

 

Emanuel school

Closing Date: 15th March 2021   Based: Wandsworth, London

Emanuel school, a leading co-educational independent secondary school in London, is seeking a dynamic Governor with financial expertise to join the Governing Board. The Board is looking for a candidate suitable to become Chair of the Finance & Buildings Committee. The role of a Governor involves working as part of the Governing Board to ensure high standards of achievement for all children and young people in the school by:

• Setting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

The governing body and the Finance Committee each respectively meet at least three times a year for approximately two hours per meeting, and reports and written materials will need to be read in advance of each of those meetings.

Emanuel is one of five schools under the United Westminster & Grey Coat Foundation, a Christian educational charity. For more information about the Foundation, see: westminstergreycoat.org

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Dr. Gordon Carver - CEO/Clerk    020 7963 6868  
Email Gordon.Carver@uws-gch.co.uk

Website: emanuel.org.uk

 

FND Dimensions

Placed: 14 January 2021

FND Dimensions aims to promote, protect and relieve the physical and mental health of people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) through the provision of support, information and practical advice and advocacy.

We are looking for a Treasurer with a strong background in finance/accountancy or related field that will enable the post holder to undertake the responsibility of looking after out finances and legal responsibilities. This is an opportunity to become part of shaping and expanding charity who is passionate in making a difference to the needs of those within the FND community who are often isolated and have not treatment pathways.

We are looking for a treasurer to join our Board of Trustees for our small yet, growing charity. If you would like to be part of a team who work together ‘to make a real difference' in the lives of those with FND, then please get in touch.

The role is to ensure all monies are accounted for the provision of services within the agreed objectives. To support the Board to make decisions and safeguard finances. Provide end of year reports and manage incoming grant funds. Manage volunteer and staff expenses.
Time Commitment: 8hrs per month approx.

Download the full Job description here

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the specification above or if you would like an informal chat about the role email fnddimensions@gmail.co.uk (for the attention of Chrissie Moring)

Website: fnddimensions.org

 

Sussex Clubs for Young People

Closing Date: 28 February 2021   Based: Worthing, West Sussex

Sussex Clubs for Young People believes every community should offer a safe space for every young person. Somewhere they can belong, be involved, enjoy and achieve.

SCYP impacts the lives of over 10,000 young people every week through its own youth clubs and activities and by supporting a membership of 140 other youth clubs and organisations.

We are an ambitious charity and have grown rapidly in the last four years. Our current turnover is £400k and we employ 26 people.

We are looking for a Treasurer to join the board to bring more of the financial experience we need as we grow our income.

We outsource day-to-day bookkeeping to a local firm, so your role will be about strategic financial advice to the board and CEO; and helping the board fulfil its oversight functions, including:

• Overseeing the budgeting and financial planning process.
• Helping the board make sense of the management accounts.
• Guiding and advising fellow Board members on financial matters, including the financial implications of strategic plans.
• Leading discussions on financial policies, including reserves.
• Helping the board to confirm that it is meeting all its legal and regulatory requirements in relation to finances.
• Overseeing the appointment of accountants and auditors.

Contact Chris Cook - CEO   Email chris.cook@sussexcyp.org.uk

Website: sussexcyp.org.uk

 

The Maeldune Trust

Placed: 7 January 2021   Based: Maldon, Essex

This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved with a local heritage centre, located in the centre of Maldon. The Heritage Centre is run by The Maeldune Trust in partnership with Maldon Town Council. The Treasurer role supports the financial affairs of the charity and includes banking; bookkeeping; preparing monthly and year-end accounts; submissions to HMRC; Charities Commission; and annual insurance renewals.

The Maeldune Trust was established in 1989 to create a heritage centre in Maldon. In 1998 the ground floor of the Plume building was made available to the Trust, who were then granted a 25 year lease by the Town Council. The Maldon Embroidery created as part of the Millennium celebrations, was to become the centre piece of exhibitions. The Centre also houses the Maldon Society archive and listening post, local museum displays,exhibitions of art, and local crafts.

The Maeldune Trust comprises eight Trustees who are local people with a wide range of experience in business skills and community involvement. It is desirable for the Treasurer to become a Trustee and attend board meetings (approx. 5 times a year) together with a representative from Maldon Town Council and the Town Clerk.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Lynda O’Brien - Centre Manager    07801 790827   

Email info@maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

Website: maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

 

 

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