Treasurer for Growing Forward
OFFERED BY:
Growing Forward CICLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is a home-based opportunity in Nottingham How many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
To bring expertise and experience of sound financial management to Growing Forward, which is a small but ambitious Community Interest Company supporting people with an innovative programme of support including counselling, social and therapeutic horticulture and yoga.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The role of Treasurer is to help shape Growing Forward’s strategic direction as well as ensure that it maintains a sound financial state and operates within the law and Growing Forward’s policies and procedures.
This is a “hands-on” role and will require an understanding of accounting and book keeping. The Treasurer oversees and presents budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board every six weeks. The Board of Directors are all volunteers. There is a requirement to attend the AGM and very occasional planning/strategy meetings.
At the moment, this role is home based with online meetings, but we are moving towards face-to-face meetings and delivery sessions.
You will receive excellent support from the Growing Forward board members as well as from voluntary and community sector networks.
We are not yet able to meet volunteers’ expenses currently, but we hope to be able to do so in the future when funding permits
Growing Forward support is based on social and therapeutic horticultural activities for people with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Your skills will help Growing Forward to provide more and better support and you will have the satisfaction of being part of this. We hope you would also spend some time in the gardens where we operate, you are welcome.
We would require you to present the accounts to Community Accounting + before the end of the tax year.
This is a “hands-on” role and will require an understanding of accounting and book keeping. The Treasurer oversees and presents budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board every six weeks. The Board of Directors are all volunteers. There is a requirement to attend the AGM and very occasional planning/strategy meetings.
At the moment, this role is home based with online meetings, but we are moving towards face-to-face meetings and delivery sessions.
You will receive excellent support from the Growing Forward board members as well as from voluntary and community sector networks.
We are not yet able to meet volunteers’ expenses currently, but we hope to be able to do so in the future when funding permits
Growing Forward support is based on social and therapeutic horticultural activities for people with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Your skills will help Growing Forward to provide more and better support and you will have the satisfaction of being part of this. We hope you would also spend some time in the gardens where we operate, you are welcome.
We would require you to present the accounts to Community Accounting + before the end of the tax year.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You will need knowledge and experience of finance and accounting, although you will not necessarily be fully qualified in this field.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes