They are seeking a volunteer to undertake and Independent Examination of their annual accounts, prepared by a previous AfID volunteer as part of their Trustee’s Report.

The charity is newly registered, with limited income and expenditure, so the task is expected to be relatively straightforward. The financial year runs from 7 August 2023 to 31 December 2024, and the Independent Examination must be completed by 31 October 2025.

Prior experience conducting Independent Examinations for UK charities is preferred.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join them as Treasurer and oversee all financial aspects of the charity. You will monitor cash flow, income, expenses, and strategic resource management, ensuring sound governance and compliance with charity regulations.

The Treasurer will chair the Finance and Audit Committee, oversee risk management, and guide the preparation of year-end accounts. You will also advise Trustees and help communicate financial information clearly to the Board.

The Board meets quarterly, with the Finance & Audit Committee meeting approximately 10 days beforehand, all online besides an annual in-person meeting in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per week.

They are seeking the support of a volunteer to prepare their year-end accounts, ready for submission to the Charity Commission by October, and to assist with the filing of Gift Aid claims. Their record keeping is in good order, with transactions recorded within Excel.

It is expected that the work can be completed within no more than 2 to 3 days.

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.

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.

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, as well as to share responsibility for the charity’s strategic direction, 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, on weekday evenings, in London and the total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2-4 hours per week.

They are seeking a new Treasurer to advise the small charity on all matters involving the custody of financial resources, the application of those resources, financial procedures, and financial reporting both within the charity and to external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include preparing draft financial plans and budgets, producing reports on actual financial performance against the budget, preparing end of year accounts, and overseeing financial records and the work of the organisations bookkeeper.

The Board meets quarterly, usually online but occasionally in London (hybrid), and the total time commitment required for the role is a few hours per month.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join their expanding UK Board of Trustees to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensure that its plans are financially viable, and that proper fiscal records, policies and procedures are maintained.

Key responsibilities include overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements; ensuring that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs; and advising on the financial implications of the organisation's strategic plans.

The Board meets quarterly, currently on a Saturday, and the total estimated time commitment required is 4 hours per month.

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.

They are seeking the support of a volunteer as they develop internal control mechanisms to account for and report activities that are associated with Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.

Through the support of an AfID volunteer, they are looking to achieve:

• Improved Transparency: Accurate and consistent reporting of SRI and ESG-related activities to stakeholders. 
• Enhanced Accountability: Clear identification and monitoring of areas of impact, ensuring alignment with organizational values and commitments. 
• Educated Associates: Empowering team members with the tools and knowledge to apply socially responsible financial management practices. 
• Attracting Stakeholders: Building trust and credibility with funders and partners through reliable reporting and sustainable practices. 
• Strategic Decision-Making: Utilizing comprehensive data to guide investment and operational strategies effectively. 
• Long-Term Sustainability: Creating a foundation for integrating SRI and ESG principles, ensuring practices benefit both the organization and the larger 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.

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.