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.

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.