Volunteer TREASURER | SOMERSET TRUST FOR ARTS & RECREATION (STAR)

STAR is a very small charity with a budget of less than £50,000. The role of the treasurer should not take more than a few hours each month

What will you be doing?

STAR’s journey began over twenty years ago by a willing and committed band of Somerset social workers who recognised many vulnerable and disadvantaged young people were being denied the opportunity of joining and participating in activities due to lack of funding. This was putting them at risk of social exclusion, being involved in anti-social behaviour and open to all kinds of inappropriate activities.

Research showed that many of these young people had lower self-esteem, fewer social skills, achieved less at school and had a higher risk of entering the care system or being involved with crime.

STAR’s funding enables young people to participate alongside their peers. It enables many young people to have fun. It gives them new experiences and opportunities. It builds resilience and helps young people overcome the effects of adversity in their lives. Above all it allows young people to belong. To their community, their sports teams, out of school activities etc. It enables children and young people to grow into healthy and resilient adults, having experienced some of the same opportunities as their better off peers.

What are we looking for?

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

to report the financial status of the charity to the trustees

to facilitate preparation and independent audit of the Charity`s annual report and accounts

to ensure that the Charity’s financial activities comply with legal and statutory obligations and with its governing documents

PRINCIPAL ACCUNTABLILITIES

Reconcile bank statements to the Charity`s day-books

Reconcile restricted funds and unrestricted funds receipts and payments (usually bi-monthly)

Prepare and present to the Chairperson written reports on financial status and receipts and payments

Prepare and present to the trustees written reports on financial status and receipts and payments (usually 3 times each year)

Prepare and submit to independent auditors’ managements accounts supported by report to trustees, day-books , bank statements and other relevant documents (annually)

Contribute to drafting of Trustees report and submit to auditors (annually)

Present audited/draft financial statements to trustees for approval

Attend trustees’ meetings

Review statutes and guidance notes from the Charity commission and /or other voluntary sector support agencies relating inter alia to finance and report to the Chairperson accordingly

Advising on, and submission of claims for, income from gift aid

Reporting financial results and accounts to the Charity commissioners

Review adequacy and appropriateness of internal financial controls, systems, processes and records from time to time (at least annually) and make recommendations for change where considered necessary

ROLE COMPETENCIES

Numerate

Analytical approach and attention to detail

Effective communicator-written and verbal

Experience of working in a role involving supervision or management of resources

Working knowledge of legal and statutory responsibilities of charity trustees.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Development officer

Trustees

What difference will you make?

STAR aims to continue supporting vulnerable children and young people (0-25) in need throughout Somerset. Enabling them to engage in positive, confidence building extra curriculum activities. For many young people, STAR’s funding is a life-line, allowing them to experience ordinary childhood activities which otherwise would be out of their reach. STAR particularly target those with mental health problems, young carers, those with drug related problems, victims of abuse and crime and those at real risk of offending

What’s in it for the volunteer?

STAR aims to continue supporting vulnerable children and young people (0-25) in need throughout Somerset.

Causes

• Children / families
• Mental health
• Social care
• Sports
• Young people

STAR’s journey began over twenty years ago by a willing and committed band of Somerset social workers who recognised many vulnerable and disadvantaged young people were being denied the…