Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project is a small but vital charity supporting severely disadvantaged families and individuals in Brighton. We run a busy community centre with around 8 part-time staff and over 100 volunteers, delivering a wide range of services to improve lives and tackle inequality. Our annual turnover is approximately £250,000.

We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is a key role in overseeing the charity’s finances, helping to ensure we remain financially sustainable, compliant, and able to continue our work in the community.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee the financial affairs of the charity and ensure they are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.

Work with staff to ensure proper financial records, systems, and policies are in place.

Present clear financial reports to the Board to support decision-making.

Oversee preparation of annual accounts.

Monitor budgets, and funding to ensure the charity remains financially healthy.

Act as a financial sounding board for the staff team and trustees.

Commitment Required

Attend at least 6 of 12 monthly trustee meetings (in person at the centre or remotely).

Attend 4 quarterly development days per year (in person or remote).

Occasional additional availability for financial queries, especially around budget-setting, audits, or funding applications.

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