Treasurer - HVC 2071

Treasurer - HVC 2071

Posted for Wellgate Community Farm

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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Wellgate Community Farm is a small community farm in Collier Row, Romford and we are seeking a committed and capable Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is a vital voluntary role supporting a much‑loved community charity that provides animal care, education, wellbeing activities, and volunteering opportunities for local people.

What You’ll Do

• Provide financial oversight and ensure our finances are well‑managed
• Lead budgeting and financial planning
• Present clear financial reports to the Board
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations
• Support fundraising and grant applications
• Work collaboratively with staff and trustees

In common with other trustees:

• Attend meetings reliably and read papers in advance
• Understand numerical and written information in reports and proposals
• Analyse information objectively in the charity’s best interests
• Ask questions and challenge constructively
• Act collaboratively and support collective decision‑making

Time Commitment for this role: - Around 4–6hours per month, including 8-10 trustee meetings per annum. Please note that while this is the expected time commitment, the role may require additional hours depending on the workload and activities planned.

What skills do I need?

• Financial literacy
• Qualified accountant/bookeeper desirable (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Integrity and reliability
• Clear communication skills
• Commitment to the charity’s mission