Make a difference: search volunteering opportunities for CAs

• Employer: Artlink Edinburgh and the Lothians
• Contact: Jan-Bert van den Berg, +44 (0)7779659054
• Location: Edinburgh
• Deadline: 26 February 2021

About the Employer

Artlink is a well-established charity founded in 1984 to support and promote the involvement of disabled people in the arts.

We offer practical volunteer support so that disabled people can get to and be involved in Edinburgh's rich cultural offering and work closely with arts venues, galleries and museums to maximise opportunities to enjoy the arts.

Artlink also runs a wide range of arts programmes in partnership with artists, communities and health, social care and voluntary organisations to help encourage positive change for older people, people with learning disabilities or mental ill health through cultural involvement.

About the Vacancy

Artlink is a well established and dynamic arts charity which is at the forefront of supporting the greater involvement of disabled people in the arts and their communties.

The treasurer is key in overseeing Artlink's financial systems, controls and procedures; and to ensure that it is financially sustainable to achieve its mission, vision and objectives.

The treasurer oversees the regular financial updates to the Board, and is key in highlighting any financial considerations that need to be considered during decision-making, ensuring the Board is aware of its financial responsibilities.

Time commitment

The time spent on work for Artlink is greatly affected by the approach adopted by the incumbent treasurer.

Detailed financial record-keeping, the preparation of management accounts and financial reports is undertaken by the Artlink bookkeeper to a very high standard.

The Artlink Board meets about six times each year, the treasurer also attends the annual Audit closure meeting. In addition to this there is some work involved in signing off larger payments and reviewing quarterly accounts and annual budgets.

An honorarium is available in recognition of this additional time commitment.

If you have further questions, would appreciate an informal chat or a more detailed role description then please contact Jan-Bert van den Berg, Director: janbert@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

• Employer: SWAN
• Contact: Elaine Crichton, +44 (0)7841421837
• Location: Edinburgh
• Deadline: 26 February 2021
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About the Employer

SWAN is a small charity supporting autistic women and girls within the employability area.

About the Vacancy

The vacancy is for a Treasurer. An understanding of the challenges faced by autistic women would be helpful. This is a hands on role due to the size of the charity so would suit someone willing to get involved with the development of the organisation and the service they provide.

Time commitment

Board meetings are every 6 weeks at the moment (due to Covid )for 2 hours. More usually Board meeting are every 8 weeks. The Treasurer role would also include a max of 2 hours pre month on admin tasks such as bank authorisatons, payroll (2 employees) and preparation of the annual return to OSCR.

Expressions of interest

Please contact Elaine Crichton Interim Chair on elaine.crichtonee@gmail.com for an informal chat and more details.

• Employer: Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
• Contact: Julie Muir, +44 (0)7851990978
• Location: Edinburgh
• Deadline: 28 February 2021

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About the Employer

The Caley (Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society) is Scotland's national horticultural and gardening society.  Members (approx 600) include professional and amateurs.

Established in 1809 the society's aims are to inspire, encourage and improve the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches and to advance education in gardening and horticulture in Scotland for the public benefit.  The focus is to provide a national voice for horticulture in Scotland, provide educational programmes and activities and continue grow the membership.

Since 2011 the Caley has been working in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council on the restoration of Saughton park. The park provides The Caley with an office, meeting space and dedicated areas for demonstration, practical gardening and teaching.

About the Vacancy

The society is seeking a Treasurer to oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and comply with accepted accounting practice.  This is undertaken with advice and support from Independent Examiners.

He/she will need to ensure accurate and compliant records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place and monitor and prepare reports on the Caley's financial health for Council members.

Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and closing off the books of account ahead of the independent examination of the Annual Report.

The Treasurer will, in collaboration with The Caley administrator, undertake or oversee all finance duties

Time commitment

Estimated as half day a week plus more on an occasional basis and at year end.

Expressions of interest

Note of interest from website or by contacting administrator@rchs.co.uk

• Employer: Edinburgh Napier University Development Trust
• Contact: Barbara Kidd, 07833475832
• Location: Edinburgh
• Deadline: 16 February 2021

About the Employer

Edinburgh Napier Development Trust is a charity which sits alongside Edinburgh Napier University. We actively raise philanthropic funding through charitable trusts, foundations, companies and individuals to support students and research programmes. Given the nature of the projects which the Development Trust supports, the role engages trustees in a broad and interesting portfolio.

Currently £600k is disbursed annually, mainly to fund scholarships, bursaries and university projects like the archive collections and widening participation.

Napier was recently ranked the number one Modern University in Scotland by the Times and Sunday Times 2021 Awards following a rise of 38 places and it was ranked number one university in Edinburgh for Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey. These reflect the level of ambition we have within the Development Trust for supporting students and our plans for the coming five years.

We are currently developing a new engagement strategy aligned to Edinburgh Napier University's ambitions.

About the Vacancy

The main duties of this Treasurer role require governance and guidance as the day-to-day financial operations and management and reporting are delivered by the University's Development and Finance teams. As Treasurer you will:

• Review quarterly financial statements prepared by Edinburgh Napier Development and Finance Departments and review the annual audit by external auditors.
• Attend 3 Development Trust meetings per year in November, March and June which are usually about 1-1.5 hours each. For these meetings updates are drafted by Head of Development to be reviewed and discussed with Treasurer by email/phone before board meetings.
• Lead on the engagement of the Trust's investment advisors. We meet advisors annually to review the portfolio and agree proposal for the year ahead. This meeting coincides with the March Trustee meeting.

We are fortunate to have a Campaign Board supporting the Development Trust with our fundraising campaigns which means the focus of the Trustees is on governance and disbursement of the funds raised.

Responsibilities and time commitment

Approx. 9-12 hours per year with the majority of this time taken up by reviewing prepared documents and attending three 1-1.5 hour meetings held in March, June and November at Edinburgh Napier University's Sighthill campus.

Expressions of interest

In the first instance please email myself, Barbara Kidd (Head of Development and Alumni) at b.kidd@napier.ac.uk and I will be happy to arrange an informal telephone call to provide you with more insight and to forward further details about this Treasurer role.

• Employer: SCABA
• Contact: Caroline Christie CA, 07722 932120
• Location: Edinburgh

About the Employer

The Scottish Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association (SCABA) is a charity which supports CAs, their dependants and prospective CAs who are in need. This can be for a variety of reasons such as ill health, redundancy, debt, re-training etc. We help by providing grants, loans, benefits advice and support visits.

About the Vacancy

We are looking for fellow CAs to join our current team of Trustees to support the continuous development of SCABA. It is a rewarding organisation to be part of and by volunteering with us you can make a real difference to the lives of those we support.

Skills and experience

All applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, possess the ability to work constructively as part of a team and be passionate about making a difference to people’s lives.

Time commitment

The time commitment is for 4 meetings a year which are held during the day at ICAS offices in Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh.

Expressions of interest

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee then please contact Caroline Christie CA, Charity Administrator or call 07722 932120.

• Employer: MS Therapy Centre Lothian
• Contact: Carole Macartney
  administrator@mstc-lothian.org.uk
  0131 554 5384
• Location: Edinburgh
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About the Employer

MS Therapy Centre Lothian are a well-established Lothian-wide charity which empowers person-centred self-management support for people living with many different long-term health conditions in a community-based health and wellbeing Centre. We offer continuity of support through a range of specialist services (including physiotherapy), practical activities, oxygen therapy, alternative therapies, information and advice.

About the Vacancy

To oversee the charity’s financial strategy, planning, systems, controls and procedures, to ensure that it is financially sustainable to achieve its mission, vision and objectives.

To provide regular updates to the Board, about the financial health of the organisation, as well as highlighting any financial considerations that need to be considered during decision-making, ensuring the Board is aware of its financial responsibilities.

More about the role

• Employer: Miss Agnes H Hunter's Trust
• Contact: Mrs Sarah Wright, 01315385496
• Location: Edinburgh
• Closing date for applications: 1 March 2021
• For more details and an application pack, please contact the Trust Manager, Mrs Sarah Wright, at s.wright@agneshunter.org.uk

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About the employer

Miss Agnes H Hunter's Trust is an independent charitable trust that provides grants to registered charities in Scotland that:

helps disabled people; or
assist with the education and training of disadvantaged people aged 16 years or over who have left school.

The Trust has an annual grants budget of around £500,000/yr, awarding grants at Board meetings twice a year.

The charity is looking to recruit a new Trustee to join the current Board, replacing one retiring member.

About the vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to assist in the progression of the Trust and its grant awards.

In particular, the Trust is seeking a candidate with experience in accountancy and finance to complement the current Board experience. Sound knowledge of financial governance in the charity sector would also be of benefit.

The Trust recognises the benefits of a diverse Board and therefore encourages applications from a range of backgrounds.

Time Commitment

In a voluntary capacity, the Trustee will attend all Board meetings either online or in person in Edinburgh (typically 4-5/yr) and serve for a 5-year term, renewable for 3 years.

Time commitment is approximately 1-2 days per quarter.

Apply

For more details and an application pack, please contact the Trust Manager, Mrs Sarah Wright, at  s.wright@agneshunter.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 1st March 2021, with interviews planned for early April.