Part-time, short term volunteer assignments designed to give charities with limited resources access to qualified accounting expertise. An excellent way for accountants to give back and pick up rewarding experience in the not-for-profit sector.
Our partner is a world-leading international peacebuilding organisation working at the forefront of global peace efforts, supporting communities affected by violent conflict across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific.
They are seeking a Finance Trustee to join the Board and provide strategic financial oversight. The role includes supporting senior leadership with financial planning and risk management, ensuring strong controls and charity compliance, and contributing to the work of the Risk & Audit Committee.
The ideal candidate will bring senior financial and governance experience, the ability to interpret financial information clearly, and an interest in international development and peacebuilding. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those based in Africa or Asia, are encouraged.
The Board meets four times a year in a hybrid format, with at least one London meeting annually (travel covered). The expected commitment is around 8–10 days per year.
Our partner supports stateless and marginalised children and families on the Thai–Myanmar border, running programmes in education, child protection and healthcare. They require support in strengthening their accounting systems and donor reporting structures.
They are seeking an experienced accounting professional to help refine and rebuild their Chart of Accounts and create a clearer structure for managing project-based expenditure within their existing cloud accounting system.
Your role will include:
They are seeking someone with:
The placement is needed immediately, with 3-4 hours of weekly support over a 6 week period, with completion before year-end.
Our partner is a leading organisation advocating for more humane and evidence based drug policies, working to reduce harm, improve social justice and promote public health in the UK and internationally.
They are seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board as Treasurer and provide hands on financial oversight. The role involves supporting the CEO and Chair with budgeting and financial reporting, working with bookkeepers and auditors to produce annual accounts and regular statements, and ensuring good governance, compliance and financial controls.
The ideal candidate will have experience in charity finance or audit, strong budgeting and financial management skills, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to trustees with varied levels of financial knowledge. A commitment to the organisation’s mission and values will be important.
The Board meets quarterly, mostly remotely with at least one in person strategy or board day each year. The Treasurer will also join six weekly financial update meetings with the CEO and Chair, and occasional ad hoc discussions. The expected commitment is around 6-10 hours per month.
Our partner is the UK’s only charity funding research into the digestive system, supporting people affected by digestive conditions and raising awareness of issues that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
They are seeking an experienced Treasurer to join the Board at a time of growth and to provide strong financial oversight as the organisation delivers its new five year strategy. The role involves guiding financial strategy, supporting budgeting and reporting, chairing the Finance, Fundraising, Audit and Risk Committee, and ensuring high standards of governance, transparency and risk management.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior experience in charity finance or audit. Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non finance trustees will be essential.
Board and Committee meetings are hybrid, with one in person Board meeting each year combined with an away day. The expected commitment is around six to ten hours per month, including quarterly Board and Committee meetings and regular liaison with the senior team.
Our partner promotes access to specialist reconstructive surgical care and professional training in low income countries through volunteer led programmes that build local capacity and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and strengthen financial oversight as the organisation works to simplify its accounting processes and manage expenditure more efficiently. The role involves reviewing systems, supporting financial planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in charity finance or audit. The ability to communicate clearly with non-finance trustees and to recommend practical, proportionate improvements will be key.
The Board meets remotely, with one in-person meeting each year in London. The expected commitment is around two to three hours per week, with occasional peaks around Finance Sub-Committee meetings.
SMV Wheels, India
Our partner supports the creative regeneration of historic buildings and community assets, transforming underused heritage spaces into sustainable hubs for work, culture and community activity.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring sound financial governance and supporting the organisation’s continued growth. Working closely with the senior team, the Treasurer will oversee financial management, strengthen internal controls and reporting, and advise the Board on strategy, budgeting, and compliance.
The ideal candidate will bring accounting or treasury experience, strong analytical and organisational skills, and an interest in regeneration, community enterprise, or heritage-led development. Experience of Xero or financial oversight within a Community Interest Company would be an advantage.
The Board meets remotely, with occasional in-person meetings in Ramsgate. The expected time commitment is around one to two days per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.
Our partner works to transform higher education into a force for peace. They campaign for universities to end ties with the global arms trade and instead become champions for justice, equality, and social good.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability and good governance. The Treasurer will maintain oversight of the organisation's financial affairs, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and support sound financial planning and reporting.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in finance, governance, or charity management, with the ability to review budgets and accounts, advise on policy, and communicate clearly with fellow Trustees and staff. A shared commitment to peace, justice, and education reform is essential.
The Board meets once annually in London and once online in May, with an additional online AGM early each year. The expected time commitment is around one day per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.
Our partner is an international development charity improving lives in Zambia through construction, training, and community projects. Since 2006 they have trained over 2,200 people in building skills and completed 58 schools, health clinics, and other community facilities, benefiting more than 400,000 people.
They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their UK Board as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. Working closely with counterparts in Zambia, the Treasurer will help ensure the charity’s financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance, providing strategic oversight and guidance on financial policy, risk, and reporting.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with senior-level experience and strong governance understanding. You should bring the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly, support effective Board decision-making, and provide independent challenge where needed.
The Board meets four times per year, usually in London although remote attendance is possible. The expected time commitment is around 1–2 days per month, including additional time for Finance & Audit Committee duties which meets online.
Our partner is a student-led charity that supports a large student body in the South East. They focus on enhancing academic success, fostering social inclusion, and preparing students for future success.
The Finance Trustee will oversee financial strategy, including advising on budgeting, reserves policy, and reporting. As Deputy Chair, the successful candidate will assist the Chair in providing leadership, chairing meetings, and ensuring strong governance. They will also mentor fellow Trustees and contribute to strategic planning.
The ideal candidate will bring financial expertise, preferably from outside the Students' Union sector, and have experience in governance roles, such as chairing or deputising. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to foster effective relationships with the Board and stakeholders.
The Board meets 4-5 times per year, with additional sub-committee responsibilities. Meetings are typically in person in Portsmouth, with online options available. Trustees are expected to commit 1-2 days per month, including meeting preparation and key initiatives.
Our partner is an impactful women’s rights organisation working to empower women, offering them agency & promoting gender equality in public policy. They are currently facing financial pressures – resulting from a change in funding priorities and a significant decrease in unrestricted funding for 2026.
They are seeking the support of an experienced finance professional, working alongside the Director of Operations. Your role will be to:
They are looking for someone able to start immediately, offering 4 hours of support a week over a period of 4 weeks. They are also open to someone working from their office in London.
Jennifer on assignment with Kattaikuttu Sangam
Our partner is a long-established charity providing vital advice, support, and advocacy for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in South East London. They help people to know and exercise their rights, rebuild their lives, and thrive as part of an inclusive and welcoming community.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring effective financial management and governance. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals, ideally with knowledge of charity finance and a commitment to the organisation’s mission of justice, inclusion, and empowerment for migrant communities.
As Treasurer and Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities including advising on financial strategy, budgeting, and reserves policy; reviewing management accounts and annual reports; overseeing audit processes; and ensuring effective systems of financial control. You will also contribute to wider Board discussions, bringing financial insight to strategic planning and risk management.
The Board meets quarterly (alternating between online and in-person evening meetings in London), and Trustees typically devote around 1–2 days per month to their duties.
Our partner is a fast-growing climate charity using law, policy and partnerships to drive ambitious climate action. They work with governments, civil society and businesses to accelerate the transition to a fair, sustainable, net-zero future.
They are seeking a Finance Trustee to strengthen their Board’s oversight during a period of growth and increasing international complexity. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with strong financial management and strategic skills, and a genuine interest in climate action and sustainability. Prior charity experience is helpful but not essential.
As Finance Trustee, you will help ensure effective financial oversight, compliance and risk management; advise the Board and senior team on financial strategy and sustainability; support audit preparation; and liaise with the Finance Manager and external auditors. You will also contribute more broadly to governance and strategic decision-making as the organisation continues to expand across the UK and Europe.
The Board meets quarterly (three online and one in-person meeting in London each year). Trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month, including occasional ad-hoc support to the COO or Finance Manager.
Our partner is an international development and relief organisation with Christian roots, working to tackle poverty and inequality. They support local partners and communities to unlock potential and achieve sustainable change.
They are seeking a Finance Trustee to join their Board. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals with relevant experience in financial management, governance and risk, and be supportive of the organisation’s values and ethos.
As Finance Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities: advising on financial strategy, reserves and investment policy; reviewing budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements; and contributing to governance and strategic planning. You will also work closely with the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to provide independent oversight of financial performance.
The Board meets four times per year (a mix of online and in-person in London), and trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month to their duties.
Our partner works with disability justice activists in Africa and Asia, supporting them to challenge discrimination and advance disability rights. The organisation is entering an exciting phase and seeking new trustees to help shape its future.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board. Candidates should be finance professionals with a relevant qualification and experience. You should bring strong financial management expertise, an understanding of governance and risk, and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.
As Treasurer and Trustee, you will chair the Board’s Safeguarding, Risk and Finance Committee, monitor financial administration and report on the organisation’s financial health, advise on financial strategy and reserves policy, oversee budgets, management accounts and audited financial statements, and liaise with the external auditors. You will also play a full part in the wider governance of the charity, contributing to strategic discussions and supporting the senior leadership team.
The Board meets quarterly (virtually, with one in-person meeting per year) and Trustees are expected to devote around 1–2 days per month to their duties.
Our partner is an Australian not-for-profit supporting people with acquired brain injury and complex needs. For over 30 years, they have helped individuals access the care and opportunities needed to live with dignity and independence.
They are seeking a volunteer Company Secretary to support the Board’s governance and compliance responsibilities. The Company Secretary will not sit on the Board but will attend meetings to carry out statutory duties, including ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining company records, and supporting director onboarding and offboarding.
Board meetings take place 9-10 times per year (excluding December), lasting 1.5 hours, usually from 5:30 to 7:00pm AEST. Additional governance support is provided by the CEO and Finance Manager.
This is an un-remunerated role, though the Company Secretary may choose to receive either a small gratuity payment or an expenses-paid trip to Australia to attend the AGM (fourth week of November).
"I am a young leader", Projet Jeune, Madagascar
Our partner celebrates and promotes the legacy of a leading British composer. Through grants, performances and artistic projects, the charity supports musicians, ensembles, festivals and educational institutions.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and provide financial oversight. Candidates should bring financial management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain finance clearly to non-specialists. An interest in music or the wider arts would be an advantage.
The Treasurer will oversee bookkeeping and payments, prepare quarterly reports for the Board, ensure compliance with charity reporting requirements, and advise on budgets, reserves, risk and investment planning. They will also contribute to strategic discussions, ensuring funds are used effectively and sustainably.
The Board meets three to four times a year (in London or virtually), with a total estimated time commitment of 1-2 days per month (flexible). This is a rewarding opportunity to combine financial skills with a passion for the arts.
Our partner provides practical support and financial assistance to people forced to travel to access abortion care, operating across Europe and beyond, whilst working towards a future where safe, legal abortion is accessible to all.
They are seeking a Treasurer with strong finance and accounting experience to join the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will provide oversight of financial strategy, risk and compliance, review management accounts and budgets, and support the preparation of annual accounts in collaboration with the staff team and bookkeeper.
The post-holder will bring charity governance experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial trustees. A commitment to the organisation’s pro-abortion, feminist and anti-oppressive values is essential.
The Board meets remotely every six weeks, with an additional monthly Governance Working Group meeting. Occasional in-person gatherings may take place every couple of years. The time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.
Our partner is works to reduce poverty in Zambia by helping vulnerable children and young people access education, develop skills, and build better future - through training, health education, and community initiatives.
Amid a period of significant change, the charity is moving to a locally led delivery model, with the UK focusing on fundraising, governance, and reporting. They seek a qualified accountant with strategic financial management experience, charity accounting knowledge, and ideally some international development insight. The Treasurer will provide hands-on financial oversight, ensure robust controls, and maintain compliance.
The role includes chairing a Finance & Operations Sub-Committee, guiding the Board on financial matters, and working with trustees, outsourced providers, and the team in Zambia.
The Board meets quarterly (remotely) for up to three hours, with the Sub-Committee meeting beforehand. The estimated time commitment required is 4 hours per week, flexibly.
Our partner is a highly respected professional membership organisation and charity working to shape fair and effective immigration and asylum law, supporting over 1,000 legal professionals and advocate for justice and human rights.
They are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial oversight experience, with some charity sector experience, to serve as Treasurer. The post holder will have solid experience in financial management and governance, with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly, as well as a strong interest in social justice.
The Treasurer will monitor the organisation’s financial health, guide long-term planning, chair a funding decision panel, and ensure robust financial controls are in place. They will review budgets, management accounts, and annual reports, and act as a signatory for major transactions.
The Board meets eight times a year (for approximately 2 hours), and the funding panel meets six times annually. Most meetings are held online, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per month.
Our partner supports young people, who have experienced childhood trauma such as abuse, exclusion or violence in their communities, and have experience in health, youth justice and care services.
They are seeking a new Treasurer to take a lead on providing oversight of all financial aspects of the organisations on behalf of the Board of Trustees and to help deliver their ambitious new 2025–2029 strategy, as well as to share responsibility for ensuring sound governance and staying true to its charitable objectives.
You will advise your fellow Trustees on financial issues, have oversight of internal financial controls and managing financial risks, and make sure that accurate and insightful financial information is provided both internally and externally, as required.
The Board meets quarterly in London on weekday evenings, with additional online committee meetings, and the total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2-3 hours per week.
Kathy at The Kampala Music School, Uganda
Our partner is a UK-registered charity dedicated to expanding access to ear and hearing healthcare in Cambodia, through a network of clinics and outreach services, and providing training to strengthen local health systems.
They are seeking a finance professional, ideally with some experience of charity finance, to serve as Treasurer. While a formal accountancy qualification is not essential, candidates should bring strong financial management skills, an understanding of budgets and controls, and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.
The Treasurer will oversee financial records, budgets, and accounts; ensure timely filings with the Charity Commission; maintain proportionate policies and a risk register; and co-sign higher-value transactions. They will advise the Board on strategy, risk, and sustainability, ensuring the charity’s financial health and good governance.
The Board meets twice a year plus an AGM (mostly remote, with occasional London hybrid meetings). The total estimated time commitment required is 0.5–2 days per month (flexible).
Our partner is dedicated to improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for people with heart failure. Supporting over 1,300 healthcare professionals, they promote research, education, and policy change.
They seek a qualified accountant with senior financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to serve as Treasurer. Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, internal controls, and audits are essential, along with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
The Treasurer will oversee financial health, advise on strategic plans, review budgets and accounts, ensure compliance, and liaise with auditors. They will work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure sustainability and good governance.
The Board meets 4-5 times per year (two in London), with the Finance Committee meeting three times annually, mostly online. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-2 days per month (flexible).
Our partner supports the growth of the clean energy market focussing on innovation, entrepreneurship and development of skills. They are setting up a new office in Laos, and are seeking the support of a finance professional experienced in Xero to help set up their accounts, and coach the finance staff in the new set up.
Our partner supports the growth of the clean energy market focussing on innovation, entrepreneurship and development of skills. They are setting up a new office in Laos, and are seeking the support of a finance professional experienced in Xero to help set up their accounts, and coach the finance staff in the new set up.
Responsibilities
They are seeking someone able to make a 2-3 hour weekly support over a period of 2-3 months, at the latest starting in early October.
Our partner is a wildlife conservancy, sustaining globally significant biodiversity; the adopt a sustainable business model with income generates from tourism, an agricultural business and grants & philanthropic support.
They are seeking the support of an experienced finance professional to offer coaching to their 11 non-finance Heads of Departments and Heads of Units. 3 years ago, they moved to a practice of getting the non-finance budget holders to take responsibility and ownership of the annual budgeting for their departments; this year, additionally, they are going to look to introduce them to annual planning.
Your role will be to work with the non-finance heads to support and coach them through this process, ensuring that their annual plans and departmental budgets are aligned with the organisational budget. This will include:
This exercise has been lead by the Head of Finance over the last two years; however, it has had its challenges, and that is why they are seeking the support of someone external to lead on facilitating the coaching.
As their annual planning & budgeting and process has already started, they are seeking the support of someone able to start the placement from mid-September, offering 2-3 hours of weekly support, over a 3 month period.
Our partner is an acclaimed vocational ballet school providing exceptional full-time classical ballet and academic education, helping students achieve excellence in both the performing arts and wider life.
They are seeking a strategically minded individual with significant experience in financial management to serve as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, and with a keen interest in the arts.
As a Trustee and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, the post holder will oversee the school’s financial health and sustainability, review and present draft budgets and management accounts, advise on reserves and investment policies, and ensure compliance with charity accounting standards.
The Board and Finance Sub-Committee both meet four times a year, with meetings currently taking place remotely. The minimum time commitment required for the role is 5 hours per month.
Performing Life, Bolivia
Our partner is a small UK charity providing accessible, inclusive and low cost psychotherapy and clinical supervision to people with disabilities, impairments or health conditions, as well as parents and carers.
They are seeking the support of a volunteer accountant to help prepare and record their year end financial information on the Charity Commission website, and to renew their Gift Aid application. Their records are maintained in Excel and are kept in good order.
The work is expected to take no more than 15 hours in total and can be completed flexibly. The volunteer may also be asked to attend one trustee meeting if available. Experience preparing year end accounts for small charities would be helpful.
Our partner works to reduce destitution among people seeking asylum in the UK, defending the rights of those forced to flee their countries by providing free legal representation and influencing policy around asylum.
The Deputy Treasurer will support the Treasurer and the wider board with oversight of financial matters, ensuring the charity’s financial stability and legal compliance. This includes reviewing financial plans, budgets, and accounts, and offering strategic advice from a financial perspective.
They are looking for a qualified accountant with a strong commitment to social justice, especially in the context of migration and asylum. Lived experience of the asylum system is highly valued, and applicants from all backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.
The Board meets around 5 times per year, mostly online with 1 or 2 meetings per year in person. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2 to 4 hours per month.
Our partner is a legal charity committed to alleviating poverty and helping citizens create a fairer and more just society, by providing free, community based legal advice on issues affecting the day-to-day lives of people living in North Wales.
They are seeking a new Treasurer, with suitable accounting and finance experience as well as energy and enthusiasm, to provide board level insight and scrutiny of financial plans, processes and decision making.
The post holder will inspect and authorise fortnightly payments, review and approve the organisations financial statements, and oversee financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. Previous governance experience is not required, and a full induction and training will be provided.
The board meets 4-6 times a year, usually remotely in the evening, with one annual in-person away day in North Wales. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 5 hours per month.
Our partner is a long-established non-profit based in the USA, working alongside indigenous communities in the highlands of Guatemala and across the Americas, helping them build agency, independence and prosperity.
They are seeking the support of an AfID volunteer to help their leadership team build understanding and capacity around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Working closely with board members and senior staff, the volunteer will facilitate discussions, training and practical planning sessions to explore how ESG values can be embedded into governance and long-term strategy.
Through this support, they aim to:
This is an exciting opportunity to support a community-focused organisation as it takes the first steps toward embedding sustainability, accountability and ethical governance in its work. The volunteer’s input will help leadership prioritise actions, build confidence and create a practical foundation for future ESG integration.
Our partner operates a drop-in centre five days a week, providing hot nutritious meals, food packages and wider support to homeless, lonely, vulnerable or financially struggling adults in the local community.
Having recently appointed a new Treasurer, they are looking to strengthen their board further with an additional finance professional able to support with overseeing the charity’s finances, including its budgets, accounts and investments, as well as to monitor it's financial health.
As a Trustee, the postholder will be involved in setting the charity’s strategic direction.
The Board meets monthly, for no more than 2 hours, in-person in Newbury.
Street learning, Escuela de la Calle, Guatemala
Our partner protects in perpetuity a collection of ceramics, archives and manufacturing artefacts, covering nearly 250 years of world-renowned Spode pottery production and a global manufacturing site with world class assets.
They run a small visitor centre, shop and café on the former Spode Works site. Given its size, comprehensiveness and location on the original site, this collection is unique in the UK as the sole surviving enterprise in industrial ceramics and very likely in the world.
They are looking to bring on board someone, either as a Trustee or Advisor, with the experience and ability to inform business planning, strategic development and financial management.
The post holder will also oversee monthly cash flow and forecasts based on bank statements, sales and expenditure as well as supervising the preparation of annual charity commission return accounts and tax return.
The organisation are very flexible in terms of what the role may look like, dependent on who they appoint, with a minimum time commitment of 6 meetings annually.
Our partner has programmes focussing on treating people with ear disease and deafness, and promoting activities for the prevention and treatment of hearing loss in Cambodia.
Their Finance Manager prepares cash accounts with the support of the Director, but does not feel sufficiently confident to prepare the year’s annual financial statements.
As such, they are looking for the support of an AfID volunteer to prepare professional annual statements for use internally and for dissemination to stakeholders and donors. Accounting records are all on computer in Excel and source documents are in monthly hard files.
The estimated time commitment required is up to 25 hours, and the placement is to begin in January 2026 with a required completion date of 14th February 2026.