About the organisation
Wellspring is passionate about providing affordable and accessible mental health support through professional counselling and wellbeing courses. This fills the gap which exists between NHS mental health support and private therapy, allowing anyone aged 11 years upwards to have the tailored and person-centred help they need to deal with issues such as suicidality, emotional distress, bereavement, stress, depression, acute illness and relationship breakdown. We attract top class counsellors to work for us on a reduced wage to what they could be paid privately and also we are a training centre, providing placements for trainees and continuing professional development with an excellent reputation in the area. We are involved in various fundraising activities to sustain our service and to be able to offer low-cost counselling. GPs, school, CAMHS and a host of other organisations refer into our service because they know we are professional and effective.
About the role
As well as fulfilling the role of a Trustee, the treasurer also maintains an overview of Wellspring's financial affairs, ensuring effective measures, controls and procedures are in place.
- preparing presentations and annual reports for Trustee meetings
- ensuring proper accounting records are kept
- monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity
- payroll for all staff
- acting as company secretary
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for a finance professional with a knowledge or understanding of the charity sector. A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity. A clear commuicator who is able to bring financial matters alive to the non-financially minded. Willing to play an active role on the Board of Trustees and in liaison with the Director, Senior Administrator and Independent Examiner. We'd like you to have energy and commitment and be able to attend meetings in Nailsea every two months. We would like you to have enthusiasm for our values and mission.
What’s in it for you
You will be part of a compassionate and caring team of people who are passionate about providing mental health support for people who are struggling or in distress. Wellspring is a very well regarded charity which serves the North Somerset Community which GPs, CAMHS, schools and other organisations refer people to. You will develop a deep understanding of how a small/medium charity operates and the financial pressures it faces. You will gain insights into mental health problems and the type of support which can be available for people.
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