Charity Vacancies    

Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA)

Closing Date: 26 April 2021   Based: London and online/remote

Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) are looking for a Treasurer. PiPA believes a truly world class performing arts is inclusive of all talent and circumstances and works to address a lack of provision for parents and carers in performing arts. PiPA works collaboratively with the performing arts industry to develop and implement strategies for change and promote best practice employment.

We are looking for someone passionate that can bring new perspectives and diverse lived experience to our team, helping us lead the way in creating more inclusive, family friendly employment practices in Dance, Music, Opera and Theatre. The board’s main job is to set direction and have oversight, offering our co-CEOs strategy, scrutiny, and support. Trustees are unpaid volunteers but we reimburse expenses.

We are also keen to hear from people from a culturally diverse background (including Black, Asian, Dual Heritage and Other Ethnic Groups); D/deaf & Disabled people; people who are from a working class background; and/or who are fathers or male carers.

We warmly welcome applications from those who are new to trustee/ Board work as well as individuals who have a proven track record in governance roles.

More information including how to apply can be found here

Contact Kandy Rohmann    Email kandy@pipacampaign.com

Website: pipacampaign.org

The Door is Open

Closing Date: 30 April 2021   Based: Liverpool and online/remote

If theatres were being imagined today, we probably wouldn’t build them in the way we have come to expect. Segregating the social space and performance space, so that everyone must sit quietly, in the dark, on uncomfortable seats in a warm auditorium feels increasingly dated, ableist and classist. Having to pay more to be able to get a better view, dressing up for the occasion and only being allowed to go to the loo at certain times are nothing more than castoff rules from a Victorian age.

By starting from the ground up, The PurpleDoor proposes a radical alternative, which brings theatre back to its roots in community engagement and civic pride. Our culture will be free at the point of access, with a forward facing bar and a focus on supporting working-class audiences and artists.

We're currently recruiting for Trustees with a Finance/Accounting background, Human Resources and Legal background in relation to charity fundraising. We would love to speak to potential Trustees from the black, Asian and minority ethnic community colleagues as we are currently under-represented on the Board.

More information about us can be found here

Download the application form here

Contact Karl Falconer    Email info@thedoorisopen.co.uk

Website: thedoorisopen.co.uk

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Closing Date: 2 May 2021   Based: London

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a charity and coalition of organisations with the shared vision of seeing all women across the UK get consistent, accessible and quality care and support for their mental health during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth.

Over the last 10 years, the MMHA has successfully campaigned to increase the provision of specialist services and raised awareness of the importance of maternal mental health across the UK. Today we have a thriving membership of over 100 organisations, a skilled central team, a group of experts by experience sharing their stories and a committed board of Trustees. We have recently secured funding to take forward our strategy over the next four years.

We are looking for a trustee to undertake the role of Treasurer to join the Board with a range of skills and experiences to meet the charity’s needs for strong governance and who can devote the time required to play their role effectively.

The full job description and how to apply can be found here (pdf)

Contact Olga Vysotska - current Treasurer   
Email recruitment@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

Website: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

Age UK Bristol

Closing Date: 24 May 2021   Based: Bristol

Age UK Bristol (AUKB) is a local, independent charity which aims to support older people, their families and carers to enjoy later life. We are seeking an experienced voluntary Treasurer to join us. One of our missions is to develop innovative ways to meet local needs that help mitigate the impact of the global pandemic.

The Treasurer will be responsible for supporting the Chief Executive and Board in the financial management of the Charity, and for providing strategic guidance, including to our Finance Manager, to ensure that we develop a viable and sustainable approach.

We would love to hear from you if you have relevant experience and would welcome the opportunity to help us grow.

Please explore our website for a detailed overview of our organisation and the services we provide.

For further information, or if you would like to apply for the position the of Treasurer, please contact Toni Wood for details and an application pack.    Email toniwood@ageukbristol.org.uk

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/bristol

The Bobath Centre

Placed: 15 April 2021   Based: Watford

The Bobath Centre is a national Charity (reg no 1191433) that provides treatment to people of all ages with Cerebral Palsy and training in its treatment, called The Bobath approach.

It has recently launched as a CIO, with a new legal identity of The National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre, through the merger of The Bobath Centre for Adults with Neurological Disability and The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions.

The charity is embarking on a new strategic direction as it works towards becoming a centre of excellence in the treatment of CP. Its vision is that everyone with CP is supported to reach their potential.

The Charity, which was founded on the pioneering work of Dr and Mrs Bobath, is governed by a Board of trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for governance and have overall control of the Charity. The Bobath Centre is looking for a suitably qualified Honorary Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees, to provide oversight of and advice on the Charity’s finances. There are approx. six meetings a year, which at present are virtual. It would be helpful for the Treasurer to be able to travel to Watford.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Madeleine Cassidy - CEO    Email madeleine.cassidy@bobath.org.uk

Website: bobath.org.uk

The Charles Dickens Museum

Closing Date: 14 May 2021   Based: Central London

The Charles Dickens Museum (CDM) is seeking three people to join its non-executive Board in spring 2021. CDM is a fully accredited independent museum (charity no 212172) dedicated to promoting the life and work of Charles Dickens, writer, journalist and social reformer.

At this time, we are looking for skills and experience in museum management and accreditation, as well as people with legal and finance expertise. We would also welcome applications from people who live or work in the neighbourhood of the Museum (Bloomsbury, Holborn, King’s Cross/St Pancras).

The Charles Dickens Museum recognises the value of diversity and is keen to more closely reflect the wide range of people who visit the Museum. We celebrate the role it plays in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture and thrive on the range of experience and insight diversity brings to our Museum. We want to broaden the diversity of our Board and welcome candidates who can contribute greater diversity of representation and thinking, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic people, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities and those with experience of socio-economic disadvantage.

Download the full Job descriptions (pdf) here

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Dr Cindy Sughrue - Director
020 7405 2127   Email cindy.sughrue@dickensmuseum.com

Website: dickensmuseum.com

COVID Research

Closing Date: 31 August 2021   Based: London

140,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with Long-COVID. This condition makes everyday activity, such as washing or dressing, impossible.

COVID RESEARCH is there for Long COVID sufferers, in the short, medium and long term. We fund and publish research into Long COVID. We campaign for Long COVID to be recognised as a disability. We co-ordinate mental health services.

The Treasurer will:

• create a new UK charity.
• select and open a bank account.
• oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• ensure accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by the relevant statutory bodies, eg Charity Commission.
• ensure the charity has an appropriate reserves policy and investment policy.
• gain a higher sense of personal well-being.

The Treasurer should have:

• financial qualifications and experience.
• a willingness to make unpopular recommendations to the board.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Morgan Saunders   Email morgan@covid-research.org.uk

Website: covid-research.org.uk

The European Network on Statelessness

Closing Date: 21 April 2021   Based: London and virtual

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 160 organisations and individual experts in 41 countries. We are committed to ending statelessness and ensuring that everyone living in Europe without a nationality can access the rights they are entitled to under international law.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a growing international charity at a critical stage in developing our ambitions by providing vision and oversight of our financial affairs.

The Treasurer is a member of the ENS Board of Trustees and will maintain an overview of the organisation's financial affairs and ensure they comply with Charity Commission (ENS is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales) and statutory requirements. S/he will ensure that the Board of Trustees has a clear view of ENS’ financial viability and will oversee arrangements for financial risk management, ensuring that these are adequate to the governance requirements, legal obligations and organisational needs of ENS as a small charity delivering its mission.

The Treasurer will work with members of the secretariat to ensure that proper records are kept and effective financial control procedures are in place. S/he will sit on the Finance Committee and will help oversee the production of necessary financial reports, accounts and audits.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

For expressions of interest please email Josephine Foster - ENS Operations and Partnerships Officer josephine.foster@statelessness.eu with a short covering letter and your CV.

If you wish to discuss the Role before applying, please contact ENS Operations and Partnerships Officer to arrange a call with ENS Director - Chris Nash.

Website: statelessness.eu

NAPAC

Closing Date: 16 April 2021   Based: London

We know that abuse in childhood can cause continuing harm to people as they grow up. The abuse suffered years or even decades ago is damaging the lives of millions of adults today.

At NAPAC we believe that every individual has the right to leave the impact of childhood abuse behind, grow as a person and enjoy a happier and more fulfilled adult life.

NAPAC is a successful national charity which supports adult survivors of any type of childhood abuse. We do this through:

• Providing a range of services which offer direct support to survivors
• spreading best practice by providing training for professionals who work with survivors
• working with others to increase the provision and effectiveness of support for survivors
• standing up for survivors and representing their interests among those who are in a position to help improve their lives

NAPAC are seeking new trustees specialising in finance, law, health, and fundraising. The specialist in accountancy/finance will scrutinise and advise on NAPAC’s finance as our treasurer – for this role you would need to have experience of financial reporting and controls, to help NAPAC maximise the benefit of every pound we raise.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

To arrange an informal and confidential chat, please contact our Chief Executive, Gabrielle Shaw gabrielle.shaw@napac.org.uk

Website: napac.org.uk

The Mammal Society

Closing Date: 30 April 2021   Based: Meetings in central London or online

The Mammal Society, established in 1954, is a small UK wide charity advocating science-led mammal conservation.

One in four of our native mammals is threatened with extinction, and many others are in decline. With Britain now recognised as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, urgent action is needed. We are working to give our wildlife a better future by:

1. Keeping a constant watch on the conservation status of our mammals and making this information freely available.
2. Making conservation more effective by providing guidance on what to do and where to do it.
3. Educating the public and professionals about wild mammals, training people to survey them, and sharing the latest research.
4. Working in partnership to restore native mammal populations and re-establish functional ecosystems

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

Contact Rodger Pressland - Honorary Treasurer   020 8001 0982
Email treasurer@themammalsociety.org

Website: mammals.org.uk

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Closing Date: 30 April 2021   Based: Charity staff work from home

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body for zoos and aquariums throughout Britain and Ireland. BIAZA has charitable status and is governed by a Council composed of the Chairs of the Standing Committees and representatives of the Members.

BIAZA are looking for a suitably qualified Honorary Treasurer to join the Council of Trustees to provide oversight of and advice on the charity’s finances. The Treasurer is a trustee with a vital, specific, role on Council, to help the trustees carry out their financial responsibilities.

The Treasurer will be required to attend approx. 8 meetings a year, a mix of in-person (typically in central London, although location may vary) and virtual.

Please send a CV and covering letter to admin@biaza.org.uk
A full job description and details can be found here

If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss it with us prior to applying, please contact Dr Christoph Schwitzer - Chair or Dr Jo Judge - Chief Executive; via this email admin@biaza.org.uk

Website: biaza.org.uk

FaithInvest

Closing Date: 30 April 2021   Based: Remote working

FaithInvest, an international, non-profit network for religious asset holders and faith-based investors worldwide, is seeking someone with a strong financial background to join its board as Trustee-Treasurer.

FaithInvest was founded in 2019 with the goal of growing the scale and impact of faith-consistent investing worldwide, for the benefit of people and planet. We are not fund managers; we do not provide investment advice. We help the faiths to implement their own ethical investment policies via our global network, knowledge hub and consolidated voice for faith groups and faith-based organisations engaged in investments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with the CEO and finance team to ensure the financial affairs of the organisation are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensuring proper records are kept and effective financial procedures are in place.
• Monitoring and reporting on the financial health of FaithInvest, including at Trustee meeting.
• Advising on the financial implications of our strategic and operational plans, including our fundraising strategy.

A genuine interest and commitment to our mission, values and strategic goals is essential, as well as knowledge of compliance, risk management and control of processes.

This is a voluntary position; Board meetings are held (remotely) around three times a year.
We are a remote working organisation. The majority of employees are based in the UK but we also have staff in Ireland and the United States.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Susie Weldon   Email susie.weldon@faithinvest.org
Applications to faithinvest@faithinvest.org

Website: faithinvest.org

Heathrow Community Trust

Closing Date: 23 April 2021   Based: Meetings are all virtual

We are looking for someone with sound financial skills to take on the important role of Honorary Treasurer to the Heathrow Community Trust in its 25th year of operation.

The Trust awards grants to charities and community groups in the immediate environs of Heathrow Airport. It is funded by an annual donation from Heathrow Airport Ltd, donations from other companies located on the airport site, staff fundraising, noise fines & passenger donations. In 2020 we awarded over £430k in grants, including £187k in emergency Covid19 Response funding which went to support the most vulnerable in our community who were most badly affected by the pandemic.

The Trustee role is a voluntary position requiring approx. 2 hours per month. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals that can help us ensure that our Board represents the local communities that we serve.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Dr Rebecca Bowden - CEO   Email rebecca.bowden@hcommunitytrust.org.uk or hct@groundwork.org.uk

Website: heathrowcommunitytrust.org

Mind in Haringey

Closing Date: 19 April 2021   Based: Finsbury Park, London

Mind in Haringey (MiH) is looking to recruit a Treasurer Trustee to join its Board of Trustees. This is a great opportunity for a trustee with financial experience to make a difference in the lives of people who have challenges with their mental health and help them to lead fulfilling lives.

As well as being interested in becoming a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee should have financial experience and preferably a financial qualification and experience in financial management. Experience in charity fundraising would also be helpful although it is not essential. In addition, your commitment, energy and interest in helping those with mental health issues in Haringey, is key to this role.

The Trustee Board meets every two months in the early evening. The Treasurer Trustee would chair the Trustee Finance and Remuneration Committee which meets every three months.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Mari Lavelle-Hill    020 8340 2474   Email admin@mih.org.uk

Website: mindinharingey.org.uk

Safe in Sussex

Closing Date: 30 April 2021   Based: Ferring, West Sussex

Safe in Sussex is based in West Sussex and provides a range of services to women and children experiencing, or are at risk of, domestic abuse, including refuges, helpline, a schools programme and community groups.

The Hon. Treasurer will oversee the work of the finance manager and provide updates to the board on the health of our finances. She will be influential in planning the strategic direction of the organisation and help to ensure we have the resources to meet our strategic objectives.

Contact Jenny King - Company Secretary and Trustee    07740 913563
Email jenny.king@safeinsussex.org.uk

Website: reachvolunteering.org.uk

The Shuttleworth Trust

Closing Date: 23 May 2021   Based: Old Warden, Near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

The Shuttleworth Trust is seeking three new Trustees.

The Trust is a Bedfordshire-based education charity with a historic estate and an internationally significant working collection of cars, aircraft and agricultural machinery, supported by a hospitality business and a large Estate. It also hosts Shuttleworth College, an externally-managed agricultural college.

Following a major restructure of the business, we seek new chairs of our Finance and our Visitor Attraction sub-Committees so applications from candidates with experience in these areas will be particularly welcome. Our volunteer Trustees offer around 12 days per year. We welcome candidates with the capacity to become a future Chair of Trustees.

The closing date for application is 23 May with interviews in June and July.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Linda Morley for enquiries or an application pack   01767 627911
Email linda.morley@shuttleworth.org

Website: shuttleworth.org

Darlington Mind

Closing Date: 6 June 2021   Based: Darlington

Darlington Mind is a well-established charity which exists to support vulnerable adults and children to cope with mental ill health.

We are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board who have a wide range of skills and experience in governing charitable organisations and businesses. If you are seeking to develop your experience and skills and give something back to the community in Darlington, parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire we would love to hear from you (average commitment 1 hour per week):

1) Assist Trustees to provide an overview of the finances of the organisation. We have experienced and qualified staff and support from our external accountant but it would be useful to have someone with experience of managing finance and budgets who could interpret financial matters strategically.

2) Provide strategic input into the promotion of the charity. We also have marketing experience amongst the team but would welcome additional expertise.

Trustee roles are voluntary and financial responsibility remains the joint responsibility of the whole board. However, we find it useful to have a board member with a particular focus on finance who can provide challenge and support to the Executive team and the rest of the board.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Simon Davidson - Chief Executive Officer    07572 888084
Email simon.davidson@darlingtonmind.com

Website: darlingtonmind.com

Highfield Priory School

Placed: 12 March 2021   Based: Preston, Lancashire

Highfield Priory Independent Preparatory School and Nursery is looking to recruit exceptional people to complement those on our committed Board of Governors. We are looking to recruit individuals with expertise in:
           Finance;  HR;  Law;  Marketing;  or Business

This presents an exciting opportunity for people who have previous experience of board level work as well as those who are looking to become a Governor for the first time.

Governors are required to commit to termly Board meetings held at the school in Preston or via teleconferencing. In addition, there are 2-3 supplementary meetings of the Board or its sub-committees annually and an on-going information exchange which may require additional time commitment each academic term. This is an unremunerated role although expenses will be paid for attendance at meetings.

Please read the attached brochure for further information, including the application process and timeline. If you have any further questions, please ring Highfield Priory School to speak to the Headteacher, Jeremy Duke.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Jeremy Duke   01772709624   Email Schooloffice@highfieldpriory.co.uk

Website: highfieldpriory.co.uk

Greater Manchester Churches Together

Placed: 5 March 2021   Based: Manchester

Greater Manchester Churches Together was initially founded in 1918 as the Manchester and Salford and District Council of Churches, one of the pioneers of Christian Unity in the UK. We work to encourage consultation and relationship between member churches, seek to resource and support local churches together groups across the region, and serve as a forum wherein members can voice issues of joint concern. We are in the process of establishing a new project seeking to support recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across Greater Manchester, bringing churches to work together in response to significant needs within local communities.

Our current treasurer is seeking to retire, and we are looking for a replacement to take over the role and ensure a smooth transition takes place. The role entails an estimated 5 hours of work, maximum, a month, which consists of: processing a small number of payments, bookkeeping, preparing reports and budgets for Trustees meetings (which take place quarterly, currently by Zoom), and sending annual subscription requests to our eleven member denominations.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Graham Baker   Email gmct.facilitator@gmail.com

Website: gmct.org.uk

Small International Development Charities Network

Placed: 5 March 2021   Based: London

Are you passionate about international development and the impact of small charities? Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) is looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

SIDCN began in 2016 as an online peer-to-peer network, and has grown to a community of 1,600 members. Now a registered charity (no. 1191805), SIDCN amplifies the voices of thousands of small UK charities which work internationally, and the communities we serve.

The role involves monitoring the financial administration of the charity and reporting to the Board at regular intervals on its state of financial health.

• Position: Trustee (Treasurer)
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 1-2 days per month. Trustee meetings are biannual. Working group meetings are fortnightly.
• Duration: We’re looking for individuals who can commit to our Board for a minimum of 2 years
• Volunteer: Trusteeship is a voluntary unpaid role

How to apply: CV along with a covering letter (no more than 1 side of A4) detailing why you are applying for the Treasurer role at SIDCN and how you meet the person specification, emailed to info@sidcn.org

Contact Jo Ashbridge   Email info@sidcn.org

Website: smallbutmighty.co.uk