Volunteer Trustee with finance experience

What will you be doing?

Who are TFSW? We help refugees and people seeking asylum who have suffered trauma, oppression and war, and those working with them. As the first and originally only agency providing refugee trauma specialist support in the southwest, we provide vital free, long-term 1-1 and group psychotherapy and counselling to people fleeing torture, oppression and war. About the Role Our Trustees work collaboratively to meet our legal responsibilities to govern the charity, including:

Defining TFSW’s long-term direction and furthering its charitable purposes. Ensuring it is effectively and properly run with legal and other obligations met and being accountable to those with an interest or ‘stake’ in the charity.

We use board meetings to agree and oversee our strategic priorities, monitor risks, ensure sound financial management and confirm the charity’s assets are being used appropriately. All TFSW Trustees additionally bring individual skills and experience that are much valued.  As the Finance Lead, you will oversee the charity's finances to ensure regulatory and legal responsibilities are met and comply with charity accounting practice and returns. Please see candidate pack attached for further information. 

What are we looking for?

Essential requirements for all Trustees are:

Enthusiasm for contributing to TFSW’s purpose and able to commit the required time. Able, or willing to learn, to carry out the responsibilities of being a Trustee. Commitment to TFSW’s values, clients and to working in a supportive and inclusive environment. A specific skillset that enhances the Board’s overall skills. In this case we are seeking Finance experience, ideally with financial or accountancy qualifications. We value and respect qualifications from outside the UK.

We have a committed and supportive board with a diverse skillset and are currently recruiting to meet areas where we need to enhance our overall skillset. In addition, we strive to be a board more representative of the diversity of the communities we serve and as such we warmly and actively welcome those with lived experience of the asylum or refugee resettlement process to apply. To be more representative of gender and ethnic diversity more broadly, we would also welcome applicants from the Global Majority and male applicants. We are an extremely supportive team and, as you will see reflected in our person specification, your commitment and capability are more important than a long list of experiences and qualifications. You do not have to have experience of being on a board; we can support you with training in your responsibilities. If you have any learning differences or styles that will require adjustments during this learning process, we will be happy to discuss and support your needs.

What difference will you make?

This is a great opportunity to use your finance skills to help refugees and people seeking asylum. You will make a big impact and have the chance to work alongside a friendly and committed board.