Volunteer Treasurer for Settle Stories

What will you be doing?

Our mission is to collaborate with exceptional artists to create transformative experiences for people and communities.  Stories are the most powerful way to engage, inspire and move people to action. We teach the art of storytelling so you can make a difference. We present stories through events and the largest free online storytelling festival globally, Yorkshire Festival of Story. Our Learning Programmes connect people and enable the disinvested to have a voice.  We are an independent arts charity in one of the most rurally isolated parts of the UK.  TREASURER The Chair and Trustees are seeking applications for this important role at a pivotal time in our development.  The successful candidate will play an important part in the effective governance of the charity. The Treasurer chairs our Finance Committee, and helps to oversee the financial work of the charity. The team includes an Executive Director and Finance Administrator so you will not be involved in the day to day running of the Finances. Following six years in the role, our current Treasurer has come to the end of her term.  Settle Stories strives to have a diverse workforce and board. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a BAME background and/or those with disabilities. It is not essential to be located in or around Settle, as meetings are generally held on a hybrid basis. However, you will be expected to participate in our AGM and any other special events in person. The role is voluntary, but travel expenses will be reimbursed if required.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have

Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations Knowledge of book-keeping and financial management (as appropriate) Good financial analysis skills Knowledge and experience of financial planning for subscription model businesses Ability to communicate clearly

You will have experience of project finance and maybe accountancy. Ideally you will have an understanding of Charity Finance. You will have an interest in the arts.

What difference will you make?

You will be supporting a growing arts charity based in the Yorkshire Dales. Your contribution will help us to run smoothly. Our mission is to collaborate with exceptional artists to create transformative experiences for people and communities. Stories are the most powerful way to engage, inspire and move people to action. We teach the art of storytelling so you can make a difference. We share stories from diverse cultures across the globe, explore traditional myths and folktales and reveal current stories of today. We present stories through year round events and the largest free online storytelling festival globally, Yorkshire Festival of Story. Our live and online workshops, retreats and learning programmes connect people and are open to all. Through our schools programme we work with thousands of school children annually. We work closely with our rural community by co-creating projects to gather people together, bring into focus hidden stories and enable the vulnerable and disinvested to have a voice.