Volunteer Treasurer & Finance Trustee

What will you be doing?

What Will You Be Doing? Gift of a Wedding is a small charity with limited fundraising income, run entirely by volunteers who coordinate weddings with the support of wedding suppliers. We are looking for a new Treasurer/Finance Trustee to join our Board of Trustees as we embark on a new Strategic Plan to expand our reach and increase our fundraising. Our Board consists of volunteer Trustees from diverse backgrounds who play a vital role in guiding the charity's development. Board meetings are held in person four times a year in the Manchester area, with occasional online sub-meetings. The charity closes in August and December.

What are we looking for?

We seek someone with a professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent finance experience, such as in the banking sector or as a charity finance manager. We do have an appointed accountancy firm but we need the Trustee to interpret financial accounts and advise on financial policy improvements, working closely with the charity’s CEO and our appointed accountancy firm.   ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Financial Expertise:

Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent finance experience. Ability to interpret financial statements and budgets, including annual accounts. Ability to advise on improvements to finance policy and procedures

Governance and Compliance:

Experience ensuring governance compliance with financial duties, responsibilities, and legal obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

Ability to contribute to long-term strategies and strategic decisions, ensuring Gift of a Wedding has the financial resources to deliver its mission.

Collaboration and Leadership:

Proven experience working with management teams to ensure operational financial responsibilities are executed effectively. We are a small, friendly and inclusive team.

Communication Skills:

Strong communication skills to present financial information clearly to the Board of Trustees.  

DESIRABLE CRITERIA  Experience with Charitable Finances:

Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and relevant financial legislation. Previous experience as a Treasurer or board member in the charity sector. Experience contributing to fundraising strategies or supporting fundraising initiatives.

Risk Management:

Understanding of financial risk management in a small charity context.

External Networks:

Experience with external financial advisors, auditors, or other relevant professionals.

  The role of Treasurer/Finance Trustee is voluntary, with a three-year appointment that can be renewed.

What difference will you make?

The Finance/Treasurer Trustee will be key to helping the charity and supporting the Board of Trustees with changes to ways of working and governance as we increase fundraising to: 

Provide more services to future recipients of weddings and support more weddings Ensure the long term security of the charity which currently relies on a few key, non-paid volunteers

You would be helping us financially future proof the charity for years to come; building on the first 13 years of this charity and turning it into an enduring legacy.