About the Organisation
Duffus Community Foundation is a small, local, family founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 1-2-1 support in schools and in the community.
What you will be doing
We are looking for a Finance Trustee to lead on financial oversight of the charity, set up financial controls and processes and oversee our Treasurer.
We currently have a lack of financial oversight which impacts on grant applications and planning. We have a need for trustees with specific skillsets so that each board member can take ownership of their areas related to the charity. Currently our CEO has a very active role within Board meetings and would benefit from support from proactive members.
We would like to grow the Board and create processes and procedures that diversify our income and sustainability. We currently deliver services in two boroughs (Croydon and Sutton) and have a 5 year plan to expand to four boroughs.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the Treasurer
- Providing overview of income, expenditure, reserves, balance sheet, and cashflow
- Recording transactions
- Monitoring spend for various projects
- Providing reports to the Treasurer and Board
- Forecasting project and operational spend with CEO
- Attending 'monthly' meetings (10 per year)
- Providing information to HMRC and Pension providers
- Monitoring compliance with local accounting laws and regulations
What's in it for you?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving back and helping our future generation of young people.
In this vital role you will be able to offer your unique skill set to provide invaluable guidance on financial procedures and ways of streamlining processes, therefore enhancing the charity's ability to run smoothly and reach more young people. We are looking for someone to keep us on track financially as well as helping us to formulate our vision for the future.
What skills will you need?
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Knowledge and experience of charity finance practices.
- Professional accounting, finance or similar qualification.
- Strong understanding of financial management and reporting.
- Experience in establishing and setting out strategic goals and direction in organisations.
- Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members.
- Experience of providing Governance to organisations.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Application process:
- Please complete the form below and include some information about why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Interviews will be an informal virtual chat with our CEO and then with the wider Board.
- Applications are welcomed from people across the Sutton and Croydon Communities. If you live more than 30 miles from these locations, your application is likely to be unsuccessful. Board meetings are in person and on-line so being able to attend is a key part of the position.
DBS check will be undertaken.
It may also be helpful for you to read the Charity Commission's guide to whats involved.
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment:
We meet as a board 10 times per year for around 1.5-2 hours. On top of this there will be actions from the meetings which can take up between 2-5 hours of your time, depending on your capacity.
Location:
Working from home - tasks can be completed remotely but there will be opportunities to meet the wider team at induction, training and team-building events.
How can I apply?
Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation. It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below.
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