Organisation Name:
Benevolent Hearts Community Kitchen
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Education & Learning
Health
Local Community
Poverty
Location of voluntary activity:
York
When are volunteers needed: From October 2026, to attend Quarterly Meetings. Monthly meetings will be required during the set up phase of the charity
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Finance Support
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
Benevolent Hearts Community Kitchen is a proposed charity aiming to provide free cookery sessions to individuals and families from disadvantaged communities in York (such as food bank users and those on low incomes).
As the Treasurer Trustee, you will take the lead on financial oversight to ensure our charity remains financially viable and fully compliant. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the charity's overall financial health and contributing to strategic planning.
- Managing day-to-day banking and book-keeping.
- Preparing financial reports for Trustee meetings and compiling annual accounts.
- Ensuring proper financial systems, controls, and policies are in place.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Financial management, bookkeeping, or accountancy experience (ideally with some knowledge of charity finance, though not essential).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to translate financial data into clear, understandable reports for non-financial Trustees.
Commitment to the charity’s mission and ethical financial governance.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a strategic team.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
The opportunity to set up and shape the financial foundations of a brand-new charity from the ground up.
Development of strategic leadership and board-level governance experience.
Utilizing professional financial skills to make a direct, positive social impact in the York community.
Working alongside a dedicated, diverse team of Trustees.
How to get involved:
To apply please email Clare Halliday at [email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 28-08-2026