Trustee, Treasurer

The Centre for Male Suicide Research (CMSR) is a newly registered charity dedicated to advancing rigorous academic research and translating it into meaningful action to prevent male suicide.

Male suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for men in the UK. Yet, male suicide remains under‑researched and under‑served by targeted interventions, leaving critical questions unanswered and many men at risk.

CMSR exists to change that. We aim to reduce male suicide by generating rigorous, lived‑experience‑informed research and translating it into practical action – including more effective support for men in crisis and stronger community‑based prevention.

As we establish the charity and build strong foundations for long‑term impact, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

Role of the Treasurer

The Treasurer will provide strategic oversight of the charity’s financial health and governance. This is a board-level role focused on oversight and stewardship rather than day‑to‑day financial management. As a newly established charity, strong financial governance is a key priority, and the Treasurer will play an important role in helping shape the financial foundations of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board on financial strategy and sustainability
• Reviewing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Supporting the development of appropriate financial controls
• Ensuring compliance with charity finance and reporting requirements
• Providing oversight as the organisation grows and develops

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or financial governance
• Understanding of charity financial management and compliance
• Strategic thinking and sound financial judgement
• An interest in supporting work addressing suicide in men and a compassionate understanding of the challenges some men face
• Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.

Time commitment

• Approximately 4 board meetings per year (currently remote)
• Occasional additional input between meetings, particularly during the charity’s early development (e.g. reviewing budgets, or advising on financial processes)

We recognise this is a voluntary role and aim to ensure requests on trustees’ time remain reasonable and focused on strategic oversight. This is a voluntary role, though reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.