Treasurer

A charity treasurer's role is to ensure the charity's financial health and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They will also be on the charity's board of trustees - and will help the other trustees to understand the charity's finances and to carry out their financial responsibilities. 

The treasurer’s role has a lot of elements to it. The following list is not exhaustive, but gives an idea of what the role entails here at Borderline Arts.

The Treasurer will: 

• Produce a budget for the charity (annually) and ensure it is kept to.

• Follow the Month End procedures & General Tasks schedule each month to produce the accounts.

• Ensure that proper financial records and procedures are kept, maintaining an overview of Borderline’s financial affairs

• Present the financial reports to the board (monthly/quarterly/annually as required) in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position

• Advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities

• Oversee any fundraising activities and receive donations/funds for banking.

• Manage online donations/fundraising received via Local Giving, Paypal Giving Fund, Easy Fundraising, Facebook Fundraisers, GoFundMe, Amazon and CAF Bank.

• Ensure donors are thanked

• Ensure that the charity has the right financial policies and procedures in place. (e.g. Financial Control Policy, Reserves Policy, Document Retention Policy) 

• Ensure that such policies are followed by all the Trustees/Volunteers 

• Ensure that such policies are amended and reviewed annually, or as required.

• Manage the online and in person banking (3 accounts at Nat West Bank)

• Prepare & send sales invoices for Workshops etc that we run

• Manage petty cash

• Make payments when required to suppliers & for services received (e.g. rent, insurance, website etc)

• Manage volunteer expenses and reimbursements etc

• Complete the Gift Aid claim (annually)

• Complete funding reports for grants

• Work with the Company Secretary to ensure that the Annual Accounts and Annual Report are uploaded to the Charity Commission website and the Annual Return is completed in a timely manner

Knowledge and Skills Required 

A Treasurer is someone who:

• Has experience of financial control and budgeting, ideally within a charity

• Has very good numeracy skills with the ability to accurately enter and record financial data

• Is committed to their role

• Has experience of using basic databases including Windows based software packages 

• Has access to internet, email, web, MS Word, MS Excel or equivalent/compatible

• Can abide by Borderline Arts policies

• Ensures they are well informed of all organisation activities and plans

• Is able to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.

• Can communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills 

• Has the ability to work well in a team

• Is willing to be contacted on an ad hoc basis (within boundaries you set).

• Has experience of fundraising

• Has good time-keeping.

• Has the ability to delegate successfully 

• Is positive and enthusiastic 

• Communicates clearly and regularly with the Borderline Arts Chair (what is happening generally, positive steps forward, if anything is going awry, if yourself or team members are not able to complete tasks, etc: Communication is key!

Appointment terms and Time Commitment Required 

• The Treasurer is appointed for a term, which is negotiated between the Chair and the applicant. The minimum term is 12 months.

• The estimated time commitment required as the Treasurer of Borderline Arts is 3-4 hours per week. Some weeks will be much less, some perhaps a little more (e.g at the end of the tax year) – so there is a need for flexibility.

• Attendance at Committee Meetings (approx 1 hour in length), which occur every other month.

• At all times, remember that Borderline Art’s focus is to raise awareness/understanding of and reduce stigma surrounding BPD, using the arts – ensure whatever you are doing is achieving that aim, or leading us to be able to do that more.

Benefits 

Being the Treasurer of Borderline Arts is an opportunity to contribute to the overall development of the charity. The Borderline Arts committee is a friendly, dedicated team who welcomes new members. 

• 100% of out of pocket expenses that are vital to the role of the Treasurer are reimbursed. 

• Gain experience in event management.

• Access to training and development workshops and seminars. 

• Opportunity to work in a positive and encouraging environment. 

• Gain experience of working in a growing dynamic and successful arts and mental health organisation. 

• Borderline Arts will provide ongoing support and a reference to help your future career.

  
  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please fill out out our volunteer Application Form.