Charity Vacancies
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If you would like to place an advert, please contact sara.wrinch@honorarytreasurers.org.uk
Deadline: Ongoing – seeking to appoint as soon as possible.
The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI), founded in 1831, is a registered charity dedicated to promoting excellence in watercolour painting and advancing public appreciation of the medium. Our principal activity is the Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, showcasing established and emerging artists from the UK and internationally. Within this we offer several prizes and bursaries, including the RI Coronation Award for children aged 11-18, as well as delivering skills workshops, tours and other educational activities.
We are seeking a volunteer Honorary Treasurer and Charity Trustee with strong financial management or accounting experience to oversee the charity’s finances and support effective governance.
Responsibilities include managing routine financial administration, maintaining financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, liaising with our external accountants, reporting to Council and supporting compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
The RI’s finances are relatively straightforward, with limited routine activity throughout much of the year and a busier period around the Annual Exhibition. Our accounts are up to date, and established accountants prepare the annual accounts.
The role offers considerable flexibility and can be undertaken primarily remotely, with occasional meetings in London.
Experience of charity finance or trusteeship would be particularly welcome, although a professional accountancy qualification is not essential.
Based: The Mall Galleries, London, with the role undertaken primarily remotely
For enquiries about the role: Dr Juliette Losq, President — juliettelosq@gmail.com
Deadline: 11th January 2027
Sanctuary Breaks aims to enhance the mental health of people seeking asylum and refugees by providing opportunities for respite breaks in Hill House, a beautiful family house with large garden in a secluded village near Stroud.
We’re a small new charity – 3 part-time staff and a committed team of volunteers – but have recently been offered the gift of ownership of Hill House and have an ambitious plan to expand our programme and are explore the opportunities and challenges this might create.
With a small but experienced Trustee Board, we’re looking to recruit a Treasurer to oversee the financial and accounting processes for Sanctuary Breaks, and possibly also for our trading CIC, Hill House Retreats, which provides income from letting out Hill House to groups for short breaks.
Working mainly from home, you’ll need to attend Board meetings and occasional events at Hill House.
If you share our vision and mission, and are willing to be hands-on with budgeting, bookkeeping and accounts, then we’d love to hear from you for an informal chat or, if you’re ready to apply, please send a short summary of your reasons for applying, relevant skills and experience and contact details for two referees.
Based: Stroud, Gloucestershire
For enquiries about the role: Joanna Mathieson (Current Treasurer) – joendacott@hotmail.com 07814 827603
Contact details for applications: Sally Pickering (Chair) sallypick78@outlook.com 07419 211476
Deadline: 5pm Friday 27 November 2026
New Trustee Opportunity: Lead Financial Trustee – help us to deliver on our mission to improve the health of people and nature.
After 6 six years of service our current lead finance trustee will be retiring. The North York Moors Trust is now recruiting a Lead Financial Trustee to join our Board at an exciting time for the charity.
We are an independent charity working across the North York Moors National Park and surrounding communities, including Teesside and Scarborough. Through innovative, place-based programmes, we connect people with nature to improve health and life outcomes, strengthen communities and inspire action to protect the environment.
As our programmes grow, we are looking for someone with financial expertise to help to support the Trust’s financial strategy, oversight and scrutiny of the Trust’s finances, budget and annual financial statements, and provide sound advice to the Executive Director.
No previous trustee experience is required. We welcome applications from people who can bring relevant financial skills, knowledge and experience, alongside a passion for our mission.
Based: North York Moors
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, you can contact Chair, Rebecca Buckley, at chair@northyorkmoorstrust.uk.
Deadline: Ongoing
We are dedicated to creating comfortable homes at affordable prices by providing essential furniture and household goods to those facing hardship. Specifically, we support:
- Those struggling financially that need to acquire, or replace furniture, white goods and other household items at affordable prices thus avoiding the temptation to take on expensive debt.
- Fresh Start clients moving into empty properties after suffering extreme circumstances such as having fled domestic abuse, been previously homeless or are refugees from war torn countries. These clients are provided with the essential household items free of charge, which turn an empty property into a home in which they can start to rebuild their lives. Funding is raised by WNWN specifically to finance the furniture and household goods provided.
- People in the local community requiring opportunities for work experience, training and for some, to avoid a feeling of isolation. For those volunteers wishing to move on to paid employment assistance is offered with constructing CV’s and providing job interview preparation. WNWN is happy to take on volunteers with additional needs that other organisations may not feel comfortable supporting.
- The environment by diverting usable goods away from the waste stream.
As a Trustee with finance skills, you will guide the Board on financial strategy, monitor our financial health, and ensure robust internal controls and compliance with regulatory bodies. You will also provide insight, guidance, and constructive challenge to the Board. Working in partnership with the Charity Manager, you will review the monthly management accounts, cash flow projections, and other financial documentation.
Based: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Details for enquiries about the role:
Annalisa Solla, Charity Manager, Waste Not Want Not
annalisasolla@waste-not-want-not.org.uk
Deadline: 31 December 2026
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Wandsworth Community Transport has been operating for over 40 years, providing specialist transport services across the borough for community groups and individuals with mobility problems. Our main services are provided under contract with the London Borough of Wandsworth. Sainsbury’s provide our Shopmobility premises. As a charity, fundraising is an important part of our revenue stream along with the many smaller contributions we receive from supporters and service-users. The Treasurer is a Trustee of WCT and provides strategic oversight of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring that the Board can be confident that the organisation is financially sustainable, well governed and meeting its legal and regulatory responsibilities. The Treasurer works closely with the chief executive and chair, but is not responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity’s finances.
Based: London Borough of Wandsworth Contact details for enquiries about the role: Peter Edwards |
Deadline: Ongoing
Lichfield Waterworks Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving the Sandfields Pumping Station and its historic 1873 Cornish beam engine for public benefit. We aim to protect this important heritage site while developing it as a community space for open days, concerts and other activities. We hold two volunteer days each week and monthly meetings, featuring guest speakers. We are funded entirely through grants and fundraising. We seek a volunteer Treasurer to oversee the Trust’s finances and financial management including:
- Monitoring income and expenditure and preparing financial reports for 12 trustee meetings annually.
- Ensuring expenditure complies with the Trust’s financial procedures and appropriate financial controls.
- Preparing the annual Charity Commission and HMRC returns, including occasional corporation tax returns.
- Developing financial procedures to ensure they remain effective and appropriate.
- Exploring whether VAT registration would be beneficial to the Trust.
Attendance on volunteer days is not essential, although occasional site visits would help the Treasurer become familiar with the volunteers and ongoing work. This is an excellent opportunity to support a local heritage charity, preserving a unique piece of Lichfield’s history for future generations as well as providing a unique community venue.
Based: Sandfields Pumping Station Chesterfield Rd, Lichfield WS13 0AA
Meetings are also held at the Bowling Green Pub, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
Contact details for enquiries about the role:
Katy Shore Kapsis
Deadline: 20 December
Humanitarian Music Foundation (Proposed) is a new charitable initiative being established in England and Wales, with an intended base in London. Its mission is to support people affected by hunger, malnutrition and humanitarian crises, particularly in Africa. The Foundation aims to combine music-based fundraising, crowdfunding, humanitarian partnerships and public education to mobilise resources for vulnerable communities. Its initial priorities include supporting established humanitarian organisations delivering nutritional assistance to children affected by severe acute malnutrition. The founder is seeking a volunteer Founding Trustee – Finance & Governance (Honorary Treasurer) to help establish the Foundation and contribute to its long-term governance and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management, accounting or financial governance. Knowledge of UK charity finance, budgeting, financial controls, reporting and regulatory compliance would be particularly valuable. Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. The role involves approximately three hours per week, with meetings primarily online. The successful candidate will join the founding board and help shape the organisation before and after its formal registration. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified UK-based professionals of all backgrounds who share a commitment to the Foundation’s humanitarian mission.
Based: London, England (proposed base). The Foundation is currently at the pre-registration stage. The role is primarily remote, with meetings held online.
Contact details for enquiries about the role: Tomasz Trzciński, Founder, Humanitarian Music Foundation (Proposed). Email: tomasztrzcinskiarts@gmail.com
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Brighton Natural Health Foundation (BNHF) is a local charity tackling health inequalities and helping people lead happier, healthier lives. We provide free, inclusive mindful movement classes, including yoga, qigong, mindful walking and Pilates, in underserved areas of Brighton. Our work supports people who may face barriers to accessing health and wellbeing services, including people experiencing homelessness, refugees, older people, disabled people and those affected by trauma.
BNHF is entering an exciting new chapter, building on organisational development to strengthen our impact and create a sustainable future. We are seeking a Treasurer & Finance Trustee to join our committed Board and help shape the charity’s next stage.
Working closely with the Director, Board and external bookkeeper, the Treasurer will provide financial oversight, guide strategic decision-making and help ensure our resources are managed responsibly. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, cash flow, reserves, financial reporting and compliance, as well as chairing the Finance & Fundraising Sub-committee. The role will also support fundraising decisions, assess the financial viability of new initiatives and help strengthen our long-term sustainability.
We’re looking for someone with professional experience in finance, accounting, auditing or financial management, strong financial judgement and a collaborative approach. Previous charity trustee experience is welcome but not essential. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to support community wellbeing, tackle inequalities and make a meaningful difference locally.
Based: Brighton, East Sussex
For enquiries about the role: Please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to chair@bnhf.org.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Peter Kinsey– peterkinsey@bnhf.org – 07738 034135.
Deadline: Ongoing
WRT is a local charity dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and promoting the Riverside area of Woodbridge for the benefit of the community and visitors. The Trust works collaboratively with partners, volunteers and stakeholders to ensure the riverside remains a valued vibrant and sustainable local asset. WRT owns the lease on and manages the Longshed. A key objective is to develop and manage the Longshed as a unique and true inclusive and diverse community facility.
The Treasurer leads on overseeing the charity’s financial health, sustainability, and good financial governance. The Treasurer ensures that the Trust’s finances are properly managed, that accurate statutory and management accounts are prepared and submitted on time, and that trustees are well-informed when making financial decisions.
An accounting qualification (CA or ACCA) and/or financial management experience is required. The Trust prefers that the Treasurer also becomes a Trustee of WRT. This is an unusual opportunity as if you wish, there is scope to be involved with a range of activities in the community workshop, including word-working and our riverine heritage.
Based: Woodbridge, Suffolk
For enquiries about the role, contact:
Mrs Pat Clark, Chair
Woodbridge Riverside Trust
chair@woodbridgeriversidetrust.org
01394 610983
Deadline: May 2027
Support a friendly, local voluntary organisation and make a practical contribution to preserving Cheltenham’s history for future generations. Our Treasurer is retiring, and we are looking for a new volunteer to take on this important role in 2027. The mission of the Society is to explore, record, and celebrate Cheltenham’s heritage.
Working with the Society’s Committee and Membership Secretary, you would:
- maintain financial records
- monitor the Society’s financial position and assets
- prepare reports, budgets and annual accounts
- manage banking and payments
- administer Gift Aid
- ensure the Society satisfies Charity Commission requirements
- assist grant applications
You would attend Committee meetings and present the annual accounts at the AGM.
The role requires about 6-8 hours per week.
This would suit someone who is numerate, organised and reliable, with sufficient experience to take responsibility for the Society’s accounts and financial administration.
Experience of bookkeeping, accounting, charity finances or Gift Aid would be helpful, but we are particularly interested in someone who is confident working with figures and willing to take on a worthwhile voluntary role.
The retiring Treasurer will provide a full handover and guidance on the Society’s existing financial arrangements and procedures.
Based: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
For enquiries about the role, contact:
Stuart Manton, Chair, Cheltenham Local History Society stuart.manton1@gmail.com