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Honorary Treasurer
rett uk

Job Description

Honorary Treasurer

An exciting time to get involved in  the only charity who provides support to people living with Rett syndrome in the UK.  We help families with a  helpline, co-ordinate Rett specialist clinics in conjunction with the NHS, organise support groups and have a dedicated parental contact network.  We have NO government/lottery funding relying entirely on donations and grants to fund our work.

Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is made up of a mixture of family members and also those with no connection to Rett syndrome.  The full Board usually meets 4 times per year, in London on a Saturday.  Sub-committee meetings take place via Skype, usually on weeknight evenings.  These include Management, Finance, Fundraising and Research Committees.  All of our Trustees are volunteers although out of pocket expenses are reimbursed in accordance with policy.

General Trustee responsibilities include: ensuring the charity operates within the Law and within its governing documents. To contribute actively to the strategic direction of the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting organisational targets.  Safeguarding the good name of the charity and ensuring financial stability.  Rett UK is a company limited by guarantee and the Board of Trustees are also Directors of the Company.

Role of Honorary Treasurer

  • Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs
  • Work with our Accountant and CEO to prepare budgets, accounts and financial statements
  • Write and present the Treasurers Report to Trustees
  • Chair the Finance Committee
  • Monitor the charity’s Reserves
  • Monitor the charity’s financial procedures and controls
  • Work with our Accountant and Auditors to facilitate the audit of the charity’s accounts and implementation of any recommendations
  • Present the Annual Accounts at the AGM

Person Specification

  • Appropriate financial qualification and/or experience (Chartered status and knowledge of company and charity law desirable)
  • Commitment to the charity
  • Willingness to devote the required time and effort
  • Understanding and acceptance of the legal responsibilities of being a charity trustee
  • Strategic vision
  • Good independent judgement
  • Ability to think creatively and the willingness to speak their mind
  • Skills to analyse proposals and their financial implications
  • Good team player, respectful of others opinions and point of view.