Volunteer Treasurer (Including Funding and Grants)

What will you be doing?

Please note this role requires previous experience with charity funding and grant applications, The Treasurer will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial administration of the charity and will have a good understanding of charity finance and potential funding/grant awarding bodies. The Treasurer would also need to be willing to be a Trustee and aware of the governance issues relating to such a role. Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter. We are the first UK charity dedicated to Social Anxiety. We are a friendly board and we hold our meetings monthly online in the evening.  Getting involved will mean that you can work with us to ensure financial sustainability, maximise income through grant applications and to set the strategic direction for the charity.  You will also work with the Board to ensure that the charity operates within regulatory requirements and to develop projects which will help the charity to achieve its mission and goals.

What are we looking for?

An experienced Treasurer (and Trustee) with a background in financial management and accounting who can also help us to find funding and grants to progress the charity's development. 

What difference will you make?

As a member of our board you will have a direct impact on the development of Social Anxiety Alliance UK. You will help us find funding and grants to continue the charity's development.