CMV Action is the UK’s only charity supporting families affected by cCMV and raising awareness to prevent its spread. It provides support through a helpline and email services, shares vital information with families and professionals, and collaborates with researchers to improve outcomes and promote prevention.

1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) in the UK. The majority of these babies will not have any symptoms but around 1 in 1000 will be severely affected, equivalent to approximately 900 children every year in the UK. The potential long‑term health impacts can include deafness, developmental delays and vision loss. cCMV can also cause miscarriage during pregnancy and stillbirth. 

The Role

As treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our charity and ensuring we are well-positioned to continue our work. You will work with us to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.  

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on financial management to ensure effective and sustainable resource use.
• Guide the exploration of new financial opportunities, adjusting strategies to align with our mission.
• Collaborate with the board, volunteers and contractors to build strong relationships that support our funding strategy.
• Ensure financial decisions are transparent, ethical and well-documented.
• Use financial analysis, data and best practices to guide the charity toward optimal outcomes. 

What this role involves

• Remote attendance at a 1-hour monthly finance meeting and four quarterly trustee meetings.
• Work closely with the charity book-keeper to approve budgets, accounts and financial statements and ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Guide and advise fellow trustees in the board’s formal approval of the annual report and externally examined accounts.