Bromsgrove and Redditch Network
Description of the role
BARN is a charity that has been supporting communities across Bromsgrove and Redditch for over 25 years. We’re a network of charities and community groups, run the local Volunteer Centre, and support other community projects.
We’re looking for a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees. to bring their own knowledge to the governance of the charity. If you understand finances, can advise the Board on cashflow, or have any experience of funding or income generation, this might be for you. It’s a great way to use your experience to support the community.
You do not need to have any Treasurer or Trustee experience yourself, we will support you through that journey.
- The Treasurer will work with the Chief Executive to oversee the finances of the charity. (In our charity you don’t need to do any of the bookkeeping, we’re lucky enough to have a Finance Officer),
- You would develop the annual budget each year with the Chief Executive, and discuss progress against predictions with the Chief Executive throughout the year.
- The Treasurer is also a Trustee, and sits on the Board. You will update the Board about the charity’s finances at meetings.
- Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of the charity, making sure the work we do aligns with our core mission and values.
- Trustees oversee a Risk Register, looking at risks on the horizon, and what the charity can do to mitigate them.
- Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly by the Trustees, and updated when necessary.
- Sub groups are delegated with specific remits, such as the BURT community minibus or premises.
Practical Considerations
Board meetings usually take place in Redditch at our offices in Redditch town centre.
Board meetings are hybrid, so can be joined remotely. Face to face attendance is encouraged though, and trustees would be expected to attend a reasonable amount of face to face.
In between meetings decisions are often made via email.
Any specific requirements
- Must be 18 or over.
Where is the opportunity based?
BARN is based in Redditch town centre.
When is the opportunity available?
Board meetings happen every two or three months, and are usually a couple of hours. There are additional sub groups covering different subjects or projects which meet as needed (often virtually) – trustees can choose to join these too.
About the organisation
We’re a network that’s been supporting volunteers and community organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch for over 25 years.
We’re the voice of the voluntary sector, support local communities, and help with networking, information, funding, governance and volunteering. We’re the local Council for Voluntary Service and run the Volunteer Centre for Bromsgrove and Redditch. We run community projects too, like the BURT community minibus across Bromsgrove District and our Redditch Community Builder.