About the organisation
Urban Forest Collective connects people with nature to support wellbeing, learning and community
belonging. We work with marginalised and vulnerable communities, including refugees and
asylum seekers, autistic and neurodivergent adults, older people and those experiencing isolation
or poor mental health.
Our work spans horticultural therapy, forest school, eco-art and community gardening. We
collaborate with the NHS, charities and local partners to deliver inclusive, nature-based education
and wellbeing programmes across London.
We are currently building a refreshed Board of Trustees to guide our next stage of growth, and
potential transition from a Community Interest Company (CIC) to a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (CIO).
About the role
The Treasurer ensures Urban Forest Collective’s financial health, integrity and transparency. You
will oversee budgets, financial planning and compliance, providing guidance that supports the
board’s decision-making as we grow and transition to charitable status.
Key responsibilities
- Review management accounts, budgets and financial projections
- Advise the board on financial sustainability, risk and opportunity.
- Support the CEO in preparing accessible financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Help develop proportionate financial policies and systems.
- Offer guidance in complementary areas such as governance, community fundraising or
- organisational development.
- Participate fully as an engaged trustee, supporting reflective and transparent board
- discussions.
Our ideal candidate
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgets and management accounts.
- Commitment to Urban Forest Collective’s mission, ecological values and inclusive ethos.
- Understanding of, or interest in, charity finance and reporting standards.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly.
- Commitment to collaboration, inclusion and ethical financial practice.
- Interest in environmental, wellbeing or community-based initiatives
- Desirable: experience supporting small organisations to strengthen resources and
- resilience in a people-centred way..
- Desirable: Understanding of charity governance, risk and compliance.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of neurodivergence,
mental health challenges, caring responsibilities, migration or refugee experience or socio-
economic or cultural marginalisation, or ageing.
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating a supportive environment where trustees voice is valued.
What’s in it for you
Approx. 12-15 hours per year. This includes four board meetings (inc. any preparation of financial data). Optional involvement in short term projects or community events. All trustees serve an initial two year term, renewable once.
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