Volunteer Trustee Treasurer

Volunteer Trustee Treasurer

Trustee/Governor
J100585
At a glance

Skills

  • Accountancy / Auditing

Where

Fakenham, NR21 9GN
Mainly at home

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
The board meets 3 times per year via Teams and once in person for the AGM/board meeting. Additionally there are further committee meetings as required

Deadline

31 Jan 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join us as Treasurer (Trustee) for our charity. With our current Treasurer reducing his workload after many years’ valuable service.

What will you be doing?

About the Role: As Treasurer, the role is voluntary, you’ll oversee our charity’s finances, budgets, and deliver financial reports for the board when required, and work closely with the Operations Director & Finance Officer, who are responsible for the day-to-day matters. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring we meet compliance standards and sustain our financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and the financial transactions and end of year reporting, working with our existing accountants
  • Joint approval of spending when required
  • Advise the board on financial strategy and planning
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the statutory accounts
  • Attendance at Board and committee meetings, delivering financial reports
  • Delivery of the annual written financial statement to members at the AGM

The Charity has eight Trustees who are also Directors of the Trust. The board consists of the Trustees plus the Operations Director. The Trust also retains the services of some ex-Trustees as voluntary consultants to advise the board on specialist matters, which includes Governance, Birds of Prey, Land Management and Agriculture.

What are we looking for?

What We’re Looking For:

  • Financial/accounting/charity background or relevant experience and qualifications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Passion for making a difference and supporting our cause

What difference will you make?

What You’ll Gain:

  • The chance to make a direct impact for our organisation
  • An opportunity to shape and support our charity’s future
  • Satisfaction of contributing to a great cause alongside a passionate and well qualified board

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.

Causes
  • Animals / wildlife
  • Environment
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    The Hawk and Owl Trust is a National UK Charity founded in 1969. It is dedicated to conserving owls and birds of prey in the wild – and increasing knowledge and understanding of them.