About the organisation
Rekindle was started in Newtown, Powys in 1997 by a group of people who had all experienced mental health problems within their own families. The aim was to give relief to those suffering from mental illness with therapy and targeted activities.
We help young people aged 16 to 25 throughout the area. Rekindle is all about recovery, the recovery of mental health, the recovery of opportunity and the recovery of a fulfilled life. There are around 100 clients at any one time with 40 having acute needs. This age group often falls between statutory services and can suffer acute symptoms of distress.
About the role
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of the organisations financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The Treasurer will oversee and lead on our plans to set up a robust system for forecasting with a view to diversifying income.
Terms of office: Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 6 years. This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment: The time commitment for this role is estimated to be 1-2 days a month (12 hours).
The board meet 4 times a year in person, rest of work can be remote.
The new Treasurer will have the support of the board to shape their role how they wish in order best carry out their responsibilities.
There may be additional time commitment required however there is no fixed requirement as we appreciate that each trustee has different amounts of time they are able to offer
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with the following skills and experience:
- Practising senior finance professional (i.e. Accountant, Finance Manager, Finance Director).
- Ideally you will have charity finance experience.
- Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board.
- Experience of business planning.
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- Enthusiasm for our vision: the full recovery of mental health through early intervention, by listening and talking and by action.
What’s in it for you
Joining Rekindle's board as Treasurer offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic charity. In recent years, Rekindle has expanded its operations, including employing seven staff members and moving to a larger premises, while maintaining its core services. The board is in a good, stable place. As Treasurer, you’ll play a key role in shaping Rekindle’s future and building on the momentum of recent successes.
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