Join us as Treasurer and help strengthen our community here in Roehampton, SW15 Are you passionate about making a real difference? Do you believe in the power of community? If you have financial expertise and want to help Roehampton become a flourishing, healthy, inclusive and collaborative place to live and work, we invite you to join our team as the Treasurer for Our Roehampton. Every financial decision you help make will ripple through our community, enabling us to do more, reach further, and impact lives for the better. You'll be part of a passionate team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and heart. This is a volunteer role.
We are a dedicated community development charity (and company limited by guarantee - Roehampton Trust Ltd) committed to creating positive, lasting change in Roehampton. We believe in building social capital and on the good things that are already happening in our community, supporting the development and deployment of the passions, skills and experiences of the people who live and work here. We also believe that we are stronger together so we work in partnership and collaboration with our community, and the wider community and voluntary sector in Wandsworth and London. We have 3 years core funding in place to support 2.5 roles to drive the charity's work forward, so this is an exciting time to join us as we look to the future and making a huge difference to the people we serve.
What you'll do: Oversee the charity's financial affairs and ensure they are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practices. Support and liaise with our Director in the budgeting, financial planning, and reporting that will help guide the strategic direction of our work. Liaise with our accountants on year-end accounts and any other issues that arise. Work closely with the Board and staff team, offering guidance and insight to ensure our resources are used efficiently and effectively. Serve as a Trustee on our Board. What we're looking for: A passion to make a positive impact for and with the local community. Experience in financial management or accounting (qualified or working towards a qualification). Experience of or a willingness to understand charity accounting and the SORP framework to ensure we meet our legal requirements and have consistent reporting. Compassion and empathy – understanding the importance of our work in people's lives. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team. What's the commitment in terms of volunteer hours? Board meetings will be held 4-6 times a year and are 2 hours long. Some time will be needed to prepare for these meetings, reading papers and preparing your feedback, so we estimate 3-4 hours per meeting overall. You will also support the Chair and Director, advising on financial matters, and we estimate 4-5 hours per month in this part of the role.
Together, we can create a thriving, resilient community.
If this sounds like a role for you, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, please contact Noreen Meehan, Director of Our Roehampton at ****** and on 07858 621678.
For the full pack of information on Our Roehampton, our evolution and our future plans, please visit our website. Registered charity no 1146841
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