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Closing Date: 24th February Based: Remote/Liverpool
Founded in 2004, Homotopia is an arts and social justice organisation making a cultural impact through art and activism through a programme of artist development, public artworks, events, and the UK’s longest running Queer arts and culture festival. Born and bred in Liverpool, our work supports and platform local, national, and international Queer and Trans creatives, artists, and makers.
We’re looking for a skilled Treasurer to join our board and help shape the future of Homotopia.
For enquiries: recruitment@homotopia.net
Website: Homotopia Trustee: Treasurer | Trustees Unlimited
Closing Date: 24th February, 5pm. Based: London borough of Islington
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington, bringing people together who are socially isolated to improve mental health and wellbeing. SLT was founded to be different from other mental health charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive, and community-embedded. SLT is a small charity with income under £250k and in stable financial position.
The role of Treasurer is highly impactful – not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us to achieve oiur new Strategic Plan. Our new Treasurer will play a decisive role in enabling the Chief Executive with the Board to make this vision a reality.
The time commitment is around 3-5 hours per month: six Board meetings per annum and attendance on average around one other meeting per month.
If you are interested in this role, please apply by sending your CV to SLT’s Chief Executive, Mark Gillham, who will arrange a brief online meeting to discuss the role. If mutually agreed at this meeting to proceed, you will be invited to provide a supporting statement and attend an informal interview with 2-3 trustees.
Further information here.
For enquiries,:Mark Gillham, Chief Executive, via email mark@slt.org.uk
Website: https://www.slt.org.uk/
Closing Date: 28th February Based: Dalston, London
As the Treasurer of The Soup Kitchen (Charity Number: 1203641), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial affairs of our organization, ensuring its financial health, and supporting our mission to alleviate food poverty in Hounslow. This voluntary position requires a commitment to our cause and a proactive approach to financial stewardship.
For enquiries: , Kai Sublime, hounslowsoupkitchen@gmail.com
Website: Treasurer | Trustees Unlimited
Closing Date: 28th February Based: Dalston, London
Action Village India is a small UK based charity that supports Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience.
We are looking for a Treasurer, with an interest in India, to join our committed board of Trustees at an exciting time for Action Village India. Ideally, you will be a qualified or part qualified accountant, with experience of the charity sector. You will be part of the Board of Trustees.
As the Treasurer you will help us maintain and strengthen effective governance of the charity’s financial affairs, collaborating with staff and trustees to ensure that:-
- Proper processes and procedures exist for ensuring all financial records, including decisions and delegations, are maintained;
- Appropriate reporting to our board of trustees on a quarterly basis
- Working with our Executive Director to prepare a financial report to the Trustees’ meetings in an easily understood format; preparing and overseeing the annual budget as well as the preparation of our annual accounts for our appointed Independent Examiner and presenting to Board for approval
- Guiding and advising the Board on financial matters and changing legislation and best practice.
Further information here.
For enquiries, an informal chat with our Chair, and applications please contact: Andy Rutherford, andyfresheyes@gmail.com or 07540 114826. Please send a CV and brief summary of your interest.
Website: www.actionvillageindia.org.uk
Closing Date: 13th March. Based: Hadleigh, Essex
The Art Ministry has been providing activities in a wide variety of arts and crafts, particularly for the disabled and disadvantaged, for over 30 years. These activities help reduce social isolation and increase self-confidence and self-esteem leading to an improvement in mental health and wellbeing.
Sessions are run for the visually impaired, physically disabled, people with mental health problems and adults and children with learning difficulties. We also run projects that engage with the wider community.
The trustee treasurer will ensure that proper accounts are kept and that reporting is done on time.
We are looking for a numerate person, capable of working with spreadsheets, writing reports and using the internet. Good interpersonal and team working skills are needed.
The role can be done from home and requires about four hours per month.
Further information here.
For enquiries contact: Allan Webb: E-mail: contact@theartministry.org.uk Phone:07582 025163
Website: www.theartministry.org.uk
Closing Date: 13th March. Based: Nottingham (some meetings will be online)
We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and bring their financial management & accounting skills, experience and enthusiasm to guide us as we move into an exciting new phase of development for the charity.
Ignite! has a long and distinguished history as a small, but mighty Nottingham-based charity that supports children and young people to develop their curiosity and creativity to equip them for an unknown, but exciting future. We facilitate creative partnerships between professional sectors and communities of young people, including schools, youth groups and community groups, particularly those at risk of social exclusion. We link young people with a variety of professionals to share learning, develop understanding, and celebrate new ideas and ways of thinking.
Now is an exciting time to join the Board of Trustees, as we are soon to be formally merged with Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, a small charity that leads on the fundraising for the annual Festival.
We are looking for an individual that supports Ignite!’s mission and aligns with our values. Candidates should have significant finance and accounting experience, and an understanding of charity accounting would be ideal.
Further information here.
For enquiries contact: Sarah Walley, Company Secretary. Email: sarah@ignitefutures.org.uk
Website: www.ignitefutures.org.uk
Closing Date: 13th March. Based: Caerphilly, South Wales
Caerphilly Miners Centre’s vision is to restore our former hospital as community hub which supports the well-being of our community, celebrates our heritage, and minimises our impact on climate change. Our charity was registered in 2012 and following refurbishment was opened in 2015, including rooms for well-being activities, learning, socialising and opportunities for volunteering and personal development. in 2023-24 we supported 450 visitors per week, had 100 registered volunteers and our turnover was £260,000 (including £70,000 revenue and £100,000 capital grants).
Further information here.
For enquiries contact: Katherine Hughes, Chair, secretary@caerphillyminerscentre.org.uk 07484 075127
Closing Date: 13th March. Based: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Home-Start South Wiltshire offers support, friendship, and practical help to parents with at least one child under 5 through our network of trained volunteers, who visit families in their homes. We believe children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them achieve their full potential
This role involves leading the financial affairs of Home-Start South Wiltshire, ensuring these are conducted within the required legal, accounting and good practice conventions. The treasurer will work in partnership with the Chair and trustees to ensure the organisation’s financial viability and development.
“The team feels like ordinary people doing extraordinary things for families.” Volunteer
“The support from Home-Start didn’t just help our family situation, it saved my sanity – I don’t know what I would have done without them. My husband feels the same.” Mum
Further information here.
For enquiries contact: Jacqui Scott, Business Development Officer, if you want to have an informal chat with our Finance Lead or for an application form and candidate pack at www.homestartsouthwilts.org.uk, info@homestartsouthwilts.org.uk / 07562 633569.
Closing Date: 31st May. Based: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a local charity helping families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. We support families who are experiencing difficult times and have at least one child aged 5 years or under.
We believe that children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children the best start in life. Rooted in the communities we serve, and harnessing the power of volunteers and peer support, we support parents to help improve family wellbeing and the outcomes of their children.
We have been supporting families for more than 35 years.
We are currently seeking a treasurer to join our board of trustees. The overall role of the treasurer is to maintain an overview of Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire’s financial affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The treasurer is supported by other trustees in the Finance Group.
Further information here.
For enquiries contact: Gill Rose, Administrator at Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire 01235 511152 admin@homestartso.org
Closing Date: 28th February. Based: East Manchester
The East Manchester Community Association (TEMCA, 1131060) oversees Rainbow Haven. Long-established and well regarded, Rainbow Haven provides information, advice, support and social and wellbeing activities for refugees and asylum-seekers.
TEMCA’s annual budget is £450,000, funded by charitable trusts/foundations and the local authority. We have robust financial and other policies in place to optimise our effectiveness. TEMCA meets 8 times a year; total estimated time commitment 20 hours per month.
Further details here.
For enquiries: TEMCA Chair Hazel Batchelor hazelbatchelor@rainbowhaven.org.uk,
For applications: Cath Maffia cathmaffia@gmail.com
Website: www.rainbowhaven.org.uk