Deadline: 30th April 2026
LUTE SOCIETY TREASURER
The Lute Society, founded by a small group of early music enthusiasts in 1956 to promote the lute and its music, is now a vibrant, learned, international charity with over a thousand members passionate about playing and making lutes and other early instruments, publishing lute music, supporting lutenists, and understanding the history of the lute. We hold meetings, playing days, and residential weekends. https://www.lutesociety.org/pages/about-the-society
The Lute Society is a CIO. Registered Charity no. 1178599.
Having had an excellent Treasurer for sixteen years, we are looking for someone with an interest in music or arts administration and an accounting background. The Treasurer is a member of the Lute Society Committee but may be a Trustee or remain independent. The role is unpaid.
Principal accountabilities:
- Ensure accounting records are true and fair and update the ledger monthly.
- Approve payments (remit shared with President and Chair)
- Provide relevant, timely information to support decision making, both at secretary and committee level, and propose periodic reviews of subscriptions, other prices, and the Secretary’s remuneration.
- Prepare year end accounts, arrange review by independent examiner, and file Trustee-approved accounts with the Charity Commission.
For enquiries about role contact: Sarah Shepley Chair, The Lute Society