Finance Trustee, CHARITY PEOPLE

Overview

A charity focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it, is seeking a Finance Trustee to join its Board. This role is voluntary and involves a time commitment of 8-10 days per year, including quarterly board meetings. The position is remote with occasional in-person commitments.

The organization is undergoing a significant transition, having decided in December 2025 to leave a Federation after more than 50 years. It will re-launch under a new name and logo in autumn 2026, continuing to work with existing partners and developing new initiatives to increase its impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial oversight and insight into the charity's financial performance and risk.
• Contribute actively to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
• Support the charity’s mission through sound financial governance.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Experience in charity finance; international NGO experience is a plus.
• Strategic understanding of financial performance and risk management.
• Ability to contribute effectively to board discussions and committees.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Good independent judgment, strategic vision, and respectful communication.
• Willingness to learn about the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board experience is helpful but not essential; first-time trustees are welcome.
• Direct experience of the UK or other care systems, either as a child or adult, is particularly welcomed.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a voluntary position.
• Opportunity to contribute to a charity at a pivotal moment of independence and re-launch.
• Chance to help increase the charity’s influence and impact for vulnerable children.
• Work with a collaborative board and executive team valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Location

• Remote work with occasional in-person commitments.

Recruitment Process

• A Q&A webinar will be held on Thursday 27th August from 6-7pm to provide information and answer questions. Interested candidates are encouraged to register to receive the link.
• Application deadline: 5pm Friday 11th September.

Additional Information

• The organization welcomes the use of AI tools to support clear communication in applications but requests that submissions reflect the candidate’s own skills, knowledge, and experiences.
• Assistance and adjustments are available to ensure an accessible application process.
• The charity is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.