Volunteer Treasurer / Trustee

What will you be doing?

Brighter Horizons runs a day centre for neurodiverse adults and those with learning disabilities, offering educational, social and leisure activities through a combination of centre and community based provision. The centre has over 60 regular clients and we employ 24 staff. In the last financial period, our turnover was £750k and the recent acquisition of Ignition Brewery as a trading subsidiary alongside continued growth in the next 12 months means that we will reach the audit threshold in the next financial period. We have exciting plans to open another centre within the next 12 – 18 months. Ignition Brewery is wholly owned by Brighter Horizons and employs and trains adults with learning disabilities to brew and serve great beer. Find out more at www.ignition.beer 

What are we looking for?

The Treasurer, working with the Chair of Trustees & CEO, is principally responsible for overseeing the financial matters of the Charity, ensuring that these are in line with best practice and in accordance with the Charity’s governing documents. What we need from you: 

a commitment to the aims and objectives of the Charity  a willingness to undertake the responsibilities of the role, including being able to commit time regularly  knowledge and experience of current fundraising and finance practice, preferably relevant to the voluntary sector  knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management  good financial analysis skills  an ability to communicate effectively  an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

What difference will you make?

The Treasurer, working with the Chair of Trustees & CEO, is principally responsible for overseeing the financial matters of the Charity, ensuring that these are in line with best practice and in accordance with the Charity’s governing documents. Furthermore, they must ensure that accurate financial records are maintained, and robust financial procedures are in place.