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Closing Date: None at the moment – open recruitment . Based: Dorset.
STARS Dorset is an independent specialist charity supporting anyone living in Dorset who has been affected, at any time in their lives, by sexual violence. There are two key charitable objectives – providing trauma support and raising awareness through engagement and education. The charity was established in 1988, as t East Dorset Rape Crisis Line which offered a confidential listening service In 2011, the charity secured funding from the Ministry of Justice and Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre was established. In 2018, the charity became a CIO and changed its name to Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services – Dorset Rape Crisis, now known as STARS Dorset and launched in 2019.
During 2024, the team celebrated the first 5 years of STARS Dorset, looking back at its key achievements which include moving Head Office, opening a second centre in Dorchester, securing two commissioned service contracts and reaching the £1,000,000 income threshold.
We are now looking for a new Trustee Treasurer to join our dynamic and diverse Board, to help support our ambitious aims for the next 5 years. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with charity experience, and business development expertise. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and our two sub- meet on the alternative months.
Further details here, here, here and here.
Contact for enqiries:
Helen Stevens – CEO Helen.stevens@starsdorset.org Mobile: 07771 986920 /Direct Line: 01202 308856
Contact for applications: Catherine Kolbe Catherine.kolbe@starsdorset.org 01202 308840
Website: www.starsdorset.org
Closing Date: 10am 2nd January 2025. Based: UK based with offices in Sussex & most board meetings held in London.
National Numeracy is looking to appoint up a new Hon Treasurer, to replace the retiring trustee, who has reached their maximum term limit.
This is a key appointments to help steer the charity through its next phase of development. The new trustee will be inspiring, dynamic and ambitious individuals who are committed to making a significant and lasting improvement to numeracy levels across the UK.
Trustees are encouraged to get to know National Numeracy well and to respond to opportunities to involve themselves in National Numeracy activities. Beyond board meetings this might include supporting key initiatives, such as National Numeracy Day, meeting with prospective strategic funders, or providing guidance on major projects to the Executive team as appropriate.
Whilst the charity is based in the South East of England, we are looking for the right candidates from across the UK and are willing to pay travel expenses for meeting attendance if required. We are also committed to broadening the diversity of the board and would like to hear from applicants who can contribute greater diversity of representation, experience and thinking, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.
Further details here.
Contact: Kate Sumner – Kate@nationalnumeracy.org.uk
Website: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/
Closing Date: 9th January 2025 Based: Bristol
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.
We believe that children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life, helping them to achieve their full potential. Rooted in the communities we serve; we aim to make a lasting and positive impact on the development of children and the health and well-being of the family.
Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire (HSBSG) has been successfully supporting families in Bristol and South Gloucestershire for over 30 years. Governance of HSBSG is provided by a Board of Trustees.
We are seeking a treasurer to join our board of trustees. As treasurer you will bring a certain level of experience and expertise to the role to ensure the financial success of the organization. You will work with the CE and Chair to develop a budget and monitor and evaluate financial progress.
As treasurer your overall role will be to maintain oversight of key financial management including financial controls, reports to board, year-end accounts and managing financial risks.
Further details here.
Contact: Rita Deegan RitaD@homestartbsg.org.uk
Website: www.homestartbsg.org.uk
Closing Date: 9th January 2025 Based: Hertfordshire
Herts Disability Sports Foundation is where everyone (absolutely everyone!) is empowered to experience the joys of belonging, achieving and physical activity. Through our diverse range of activities across Hertfordshire, individuals become functionally fitter, but also develop self-esteem, confidence and life skills as they connect to and belong to a safe community of others like them. And we have a lot of fun!
HDSF believes that quality of life can be improved through involvement in sports and physical activity opportunities – and that everyone should have access to these benefits. The Charity exists to provide support, education, training and the opportunity to take part in sporting activities for individuals who struggle to access sport and physical activity – to improve physical health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a Treasurer who will bring enthusiasm to the role and broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. This is a crucial position that will help guide our financial strategy and ensure the sustainability of our programs. We are an inclusive organisation, and welcome applications from anyone interested in supporting our purpose.
Above all, our Treasurer should be passionate about what HDSF is striving to achieve.
Further details here.
Contact: Sine Bates, Chief Operating Officer, HDSF. Email Sine@hdsf.co.uk
Website: Herts Disability Sports Foundation – Herts Disability
Closing Date: 20th December 2024. Based: Ramsgate, Kent
Heritage Lab Ramsgate is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, We revitalise historic buildings and community assets to create work and community space, employment and enhance pride in our town, Ramsgate.
We are seeking a Treasurer (Non-Executive Director) to join our Board of Directors
Reporting to the Chair, this is a key strategic position within the Board, enabling us to grow as an organisation, add value to our local community and support our creative regeneration projects with a particular focus on Ramsgate.
The role is voluntary with expenses reimbursed and would require 1-2 days per calendar month.
Further details here.
Contact for enquiries: Please see role description.
Website: https://www.heritagelab.org.uk/
Closing Date: 9th December 2024. Based: Thanet
Beyond The Page is an innovative teaching organisation located in Thanet, east Kent. Our vision is to build strong, flourishing communities in which women of all backgrounds can fully participate. Our work focusses on building speaking confidence and inter-cultural friendships, combining teaching English as an additional language with a holistic and creative approach. Our core programme, “United Mothers”, provides free weekly women-only spaces for safe and friendly English language learning for all ages and abilities.
The United Mothers programme is a long-term commitment by BTP; it is offered free and without registration criteria of any sort to all Thanet women, although our work focusses on language learning for minority ethnic women with English as an additional language. Our intention is to remove as many barriers as possible to their engagement and ability to participate. Groups are based in local community centres. Our unique approach combines ESOL teaching with a strong ethos of equality and community-building.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and equity for women, with accountancy qualifications and charity reporting experience, to join us as a non-executive treasurer. We are currently a not for profit company and are aiming to transition to a charity over the next 12 months.
Further details here and here.
Contact for enquiries: Jo Verney (co-CEO) Jo.Verney@beyondthepage.org.uk
Contact for applications: FAO Jo Verney admin@beyondthepage.co.uk
Website: http://www.beyondthepage.org.uk
Closing Date: 6th December 2024. Based: We operate across the UK but our head office is in Norwich. Board meetings are usually held in London.
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. We exist to end the pain and suffering and loss of life among people affected by eating disorders:
We help them to understand their illness, support them to get treatment and help them towards recovery.
We help families and carers know how best to support a loved one into, through and out of treatment.
And we train teachers, health professionals and other key individuals to spot when someone is showing the early signs of an eating disorder, how to talk to them and how to encourage them to seek and get treatment as quickly as possible.
We use our experience to campaign for better government policy and health service practice that addresses the challenges faced by people with eating disorders, always guided by the experience of our beneficiaries and the expertise of clinicians. We work both nationally and locally, focussing on three priority areas: early intervention, family empowerment and prevention & cure.
Further details here
Contact for enquiries: Claire Reynolds c.reynolds@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Contact applications: HR@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Closing Date: 9.00am on 9th December 2024. Based: London
The Alliance for Youth Justice brings together over 75 organisations advocating for and with children to drive positive change in youth justice in England and Wales.
We are seeking a treasurer and two trustees who share our commitment to social justice and achieving positive change for children and young people in the youth justice system.
As members of our Board of Trustees successful candidates will play a vital role in making sure that the Alliance for Youth Justice is run effectively, is helping the people it is supposed to in the best way possible, and is using its funds wisely and appropriately.
We are particularly seeking trustees with knowledge and experience in charity finance, fundraising and communications and influencing.
As an organisation committed to anti-oppressive practice and anti-racism we recognise the need to consider and rebalance where power lies in our organisation and we are particularly keen to hear from applicants who are:
- Racially minoritised
- From working class or intermediate socio-economic backgrounds
- Aged 18-34
- Have lived experience of the youth justice system
- Female
Further details here
Contact: Jess Mullen, CEO Recruitment@ayj.org.uk
Website: www.ayj.org.uk
Closing Date: 31st January 2025. Based: Chelmsford, Essex
Children and young people with SEND struggle to develop relationships, build friendships and connect with their local communities. This increases their sense of isolation and loneliness that in turn impacts upon their physical and mental health as well as puts pressure on their families who are trying to support them. To help address this health care need, InterAct provides opportunities for children and young people in Essex to get out of the house, meet others, develop social skills, and enjoy physical activities and games whilst also engaging with their local community.
We’re looking for a volunteer Trustee Treasurer who believes these young people would benefit from more access to opportunities that help them become less reliant on care services as they grow older. The Treasurer will take the lead in overseeing the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The post holder will work with the CEO to assist and enable the Board to perform their financial duties, by explaining accounting requirements and providing and commenting upon financial reports in an easy to understand format.
For this role, we are seeking expertise in management accounts and financial controls.
Further details here
Contact: John Blair, 07375 103339 John.blair@interact.org.uk
Website: https://www.interact.org.uk/
Closing Date: 31st January 2025. Based: Croydon, South London
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Music Relief Foundation (MRF) is a charity that uses music to support young people and communities, particularly those in disadvantaged areas. Our primary aim is to help young people build confidence, skills, and emotional resilience through music-based activities. We provide opportunities for music education, mentorship, and engagement, creating pathways for youth to develop their musical talents and find a positive outlet for self-expression. |
One of the core goals of the MRF is to promote social inclusion by offering music-related services and programs to young people from diverse backgrounds. We offer a range of initiatives, including:
- Music Education: Providing music lessons, workshops, and masterclasses helping young people develop their musical abilities.
- Community Engagement: Using music as a tool to foster community cohesion and give individuals a sense of belonging.
- Youth Mentorship: Offering mentorship and support to help young people navigate challenges in their lives and career aspirations.
- Support for Vulnerable Groups: Working with young people facing difficult circumstances, such as those affected by poverty, crime, or family issues.
We also work to create safe spaces for young people to explore their creativity and build life skills that can lead to broader opportunities, both in and outside of the music industry.
Further details here
Contact: Magdalene Usikaro – Founder/CEO. magdalene@music-relief.org 020 8683 2922
Website: www.music-relief.org