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Trustee Vacancy | Treasurer
Organisation: The Running Charity
Salary: Voluntary
Location: Flexible (requires travel to London for general meetings)
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Description
About The Running Charity
The Running Charity delivers transformational running and fitness programmes to young people who are affected by homelessness. Founded as a charity in 2014, The Running Charity operates full programmes in London and Manchester, with volunteer hubs in Nottingham and Newcastle. The Charity has requests for its services in other cities and one of its key aims is to support local runners to make a difference to their community.
Our work is powerful and engaging: we have been a lead human-interest story at The London Marathon every year since our formation; in 2018 we were crowned ‘best small charity’ at The Running Awards; we have attracted support from a major international sports brand; and have even managed to get His Royal Highness Prince Harry running through the streets of London with our young people.
The Running Charity team has managed to grow its delivery reach and funding by over 100% year on year. If you feel you can provide us with the connections, skills, passion and commitment to help take this organisation to the next level, then we would love for you to get in touch.
Trustees Recruitment
The Running Charity is searching for trustees who can help the charity improve its ability to raise income, improve governance structures and network.
The Running Charity are looking to ensure that the Board has the skills, experience and contacts needed to sustain and grow.
Role Description
The Treasurer will work in partnership with the General Manager and The Running Charity’s small, dynamic team to help achieve the aims of the Charity.
At present, The Running Charity is particularly keen to appoint a treasurer who can provide hands-on support provide and where appropriate guidance:
The TRC Treasurer would have responsibility for activities including the following:
- cashflow forecasting and analysis;
- review of expenses and transactions;
- monthly payroll and pension processes;
- annual accounts preparation and independent examination;
- ad hoc tax, insurance and other finance/accounting advice.
The Running Charity anticipates automating / outsourcing many of the existing finance activities and would expect the incoming Treasurer to lead this transformation of our finances.
All trustees are also tasked with promoting and strengthening the reputation and growth of The Running Charity. They are expected to represent the Charity externally, to raise its profile and help build relationships with key stakeholders. Trustees also provide strategic direction for the charity and ensure that appropriate financial and legal checks and balances are in place.
How to Apply
This is a voluntary (unremunerated) position.
The Running Charity strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you would like to apply please email your CV/LinkedIn page and a brief covering email detailing why you would be suitable for this role to info@therunningcharity.org
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview/discussion
Successful candidates will be appointed by the Members of The Running Charity and will be invited to attend the next appropriate General Meeting.
