Volunteer Volunteer Treasurer

What will you be doing?

ABOUT THE TREASURER ROLEWe're looking for a volunteer treasurer to join our valued board of trustees and play a pivotal role in ensuring our organisation is well governed and complies with all financial legislation and good practice relating to charities and charitable income. Our board meets 6 times per annum combining in-person with remote meetings to benefit all members. In addition, our finance & risk sub-committee meets ahead of main board meetings, approximately 2 weeks in advance, to fully review our financial position and any risks posed to the organisation, be they financial or otherwise.The treasurer will work with our CEO, internal team and external accountant to ensure income and expenditure is in line with forecast / budget and will work to understand any variances. Our treasurer will support the team in ensuring that processes and systems are fit for purpose, reflective of the size of the organisation and do not add unnecessary burdens.The CEO and treasurer will work together in reviewing monthly management accounts as well as supporting any requests to add expertise to project proposals and financial plans which differ to usual ways of working. The treasurer will be supported by our chair of trustees and will also maintain regular contact. Whether you're an experienced trustee or looking for your first trusteeship, we will provide the required support and training to help you take on this voluntary role.

What are we looking for?

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.  A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, we estimate 5 hours per month on average is needed. Appropriate financial skills and knowledge to meet the requirements above.

What difference will you make?

By joining The Key's Board of Trustees and acting as Treasurer, your skills and knowledge will help contribute to our organisation impact as we work to inspire young people residing in areas of deprivation and facing challenging personal circumstances to believe in themselves and achieve their full potential. Your voluntary support will empower more young people to feel the impact of the KEY+ Challenge... “It has helped me gain confidence around people and work in a social environment. It helped me realise that I can achieve what I believe and encouraged me to get into the world and explore.” - Ellie, KEY+ completer "Taking part made me more resilient. In the future it'll make me more ambitious because I know what I can achieve now, so why not go further? I wish everyone could experience." - Jessica, KEY+ completer "It has helped me be a better person and become more motivated to attend school. If it didn't happen, I would still be a non-attender." – Joseph, KEY+ Completer “I would normally be in the streets and not thinking of employment. It helped me become motivated and think about my future and where I would like to go in life. Using the skills made me a better person.” - Ocean-Tia , KEY+ Completer