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“Working at a small charity like Neuroblastoma UK is incredibly rewarding and challenging - no day is the same. Being in touch with families and fundraisers on a regular basis reminds you why you do the job you do. We’re a small but supportive team, and along with a committed and responsive Board of Trustees, Patrons and volunteers, we all work closely together to achieve our aims.”
Neuroblastoma UK is a small national charity dedicated to finding a cure for this life-threatening disease - and you can be a key part in this journey.
For over 40 years, we’ve funded leading research to develop new, more effective and kinder treatments for children with neuroblastoma. This research would not have been possible without kind donations from the public. But much more needs to be done. With your help, we can fight childhood cancer and save more young lives.
We are recruiting for members to join our Board of Trustees.
Trustee vacancy - Treasurer
Purpose : To help our charity reach the next stage of our journey with the skills, expertise and knowledge to help drive the organisation forward to raise more awareness and funding for Neuroblastoma research.
What is the purpose of this role?
Neuroblastoma UK Board of Trustees with between 8 and 12 Trustees. Our Trustees ensure Neuroblastoma UK has a clear strategy, and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
The Trustees are the ‘guardians of purpose’, making sure that all decisions put the needs of our beneficiaries first. The Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, the Charity’s management and administration.
The role of the Treasurer :
To oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board
To ensure the financial resources of the Charity meet its present and future needs
To ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
To advise on the financial implication of the Charity’s strategic plan
To lead the Board on investment strategy and to monitor and ensure that it is consistent with the Charity’s policies and legal responsibilities
To ensure that accounts are prepared in accordance with the relevant statutory bodies i.e the Charity Commission, Registrar of Companies.
To keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
Liaise and manage our volunteer bookkeeper
To help streamline our digital resources and Gift Aid reclaims
What we are looking for :
An individual with integrity, passion and strategic vision
A commitment to the Charity – minimum requirement 3 years term of office
Good, independent judgement and a willingness to speak their mind
Accountancy and financial skills are a requirement, as well as experience using digital resources
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of a Trusteeship
A willingness to be available to give financial advice and answer enquires from staff on an ad hoc basis
What is the time commitment?
The Charity holds 4 board meetings a year, with each lasting approx. 2.5 hrs, plus preparation time. Average of 4- 6 hours per month in addition for ongoing communications and decision making. As a Board member and therefore an ambassador of the Charity there will be fundraising and research events which we hope you show a willingness to attend, subject to your availability.
What is the benefit of being a Charity Trustee?
It is a fantastic way to put your professional skills to use to drive money into neuroblastoma cancer research and to help provide more effective, and potentially, a cure for neuroblastoma You will play an integral part in the way the Charity is run so we remain sustainable and financially viable; the help you will provide will be invaluable.
You will meet people and work with people from a range of different personal and professional backgrounds but all with a common and unifying goal to find better treatments for children with neuroblastoma .
“It’s incredibly satisfying and fulfilling to take part in allocating funding to talented and dedicated research scientists” Steve Smith, Neuroblastoma UK Trustee
“It’s an honour to be able to support this charity and know that I’m doing something important to support those affected by neuroblastoma” Faye Watts, Neuroblastoma UK Trustee
What training will you be given?
We appreciate that this is a role with significant responsibility but if you have the skills, please do not be put off applying to us. You will receive an Induction into the Charity and plenty of support and guidance from the rest of the Board.
Further guidance on the role of a Trustee can be found on the government website:
‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Who is eligible?
You need to be over the age of 18
You must not act as a Trustee if you are disqualified , unless authorised to do so by a waiver from the Charity Commission. The reason for disqualification include:
Being bankrupt (in discharges) or having an individual voluntary arrangement
Having an unspent conviction for certain offences (including re :dishonesty or deception
On the sex offenders’ register
Further government guidance on Charity Trustee eligibility can be found at Why some individuals can't act as charity trustees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk some individuals can’t act as charity trustees
As a Charity founded by families affected by neuroblastoma we actively encourage those with lived experience of the disease but welcome applications from all suitably qualifies candidates, over the age of 18 and regardless of disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Location: Remote . 2 x yearly meetings in London with additional meetings held on zoom
Salary: Volunteer unpaid, travel expenses may be reclaimed.
Please send a CV and covering letter to secretary@neuroblastoma.org.uk