Organisation Name:
Older Citizens Advocacy york
Organisation's Cause(s):
Older Adults
Location of voluntary activity:
Hybrid
When are volunteers needed: In and out of office hours
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
What will you be doing?
We are looking for a Treasurer Trustee to oversee the finances at OCAY. OCAY has been awarded Lottery Funding for the next 3 years but has exciting plans for growth and increasing impact, so we need a Treasurer who’s prepared to get stuck in and support the Charity Director and staff team to deliver these ambitions.
We are searching for an experienced finance professional, ideally with Charity Trustee experience to succeed our current treasurer. However, we are also open to appointing a Treasurer Designate, who may be newer to Trusteeship and be keen to learn alongside our current Treasurer before taking sole responsibility as Treasurer
What are we looking for?
This role is best suited to a qualified accountant with experience of leading teams or organisations. Experience of charity accounting and / or management accounts would be useful but is not essential.
Mostly we’re looking for someone with a passion for our cause and a determination to support the people of York
You don’t need to have been a trustee before and if you don’t have all the skills required, we can support you to grow into the role.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
As a Trustee of OCAY you must have:
• integrity
• a commitment to the charity and its values
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the trusteeship
• a willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as a trustee
• strategic vision
• good, independent vision
• an ability to think creatively
• a willingness to speak your mind
• an ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• commitment to *Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a local, well-run and ambitious charity at a pivotal stage in its journey. We’ve recently been awarded Lottery funding for the next 3 years and have exciting plans to accelerate our impact in York. As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring strong governance and supporting the leadership team to deliver sustainable impact.
Being a trustee could also help you:
To gain, develop or share your existing experience in leadership and non-profit governance
Be part of a financially sustainable charity with funding secured until 2029 and exciting funded projects and partnerships in the pipeline
Drive forward a highly regarded organisation with an active and visible local presence
How to get involved:
Contact our Charity Director Wayne at [email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-04-2027