Volunteer Finance Trustee — Remote Board Role

We are Donors are looking for a Treasurer to join our board of trustees in this voluntary position.

Do you have the skills, time capacity and motivation to support us in our mission?

About We Are Donors

We Are Donors is a small UK-registered charity (1178843) dedicated to increasing the number of organ and blood donors across the UK through student-led education and awareness initiatives.

We are a network of university groups that train students to deliver educational talks and workshops in schools, organise awareness campaigns, and run blood donation drives on university campuses.

To date, we have engaged with over 20,000 students and helped recruit more than 3,000 blood donors.

About Our Board

We Are Donors is currently led by a small, highly engaged Board of Trustees.

Unlike many charities, our trustees are not solely responsible for governance and oversight; they also play an active role in delivering and developing the charity's activities.

As a result, trustees are expected to contribute both strategically and operationally within their area of responsibility.

The Treasurer will therefore not only provide financial oversight and governance but will also take an active role in financial management, grant budgeting and reporting, and supporting the charity's long-term financial planning.

Applicants should be comfortable taking ownership of projects, working collaboratively with other trustees and volunteers, and contributing directly to the charity’s ongoing development.

About the Role

The Treasurer is a member of the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring that appropriate financial controls, reporting processes, and governance arrangements are in place.

The Treasurer will work closely with the Chair, trustees, and Charity Manager (paid employee) to support sound financial decision-making, contribute to fundraising and grant development, and help ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation.

As We Are Donors continues to grow, the Treasurer will play an important role in helping the charity develop a sustainable financial strategy, diversify income streams, and ensure that financial considerations are embedded within strategic planning and decision-making.

While a professional accounting qualification is not required, applicants should have experience managing finances and be comfortable reviewing financial information, budgets, forecasts, and funding proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Book‑keeping: keep an accurate and up‑to‑date record of all financial transitions
• Managing transactions including payment of invoices and reimbursements
• Monitor the charity’s financial position and ensure finances are managed responsibly and transparently
• Review income, expenditure, cash flow, and reserves on behalf of the Board
• Support the development and monitoring of the annual budget
• Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support trustee decision‑making
• Support the preparation of financial information, budgets, and forecasts for grant applications and funding bids
• Review and contribute to funding proposals to ensure financial assumptions are robust and realistic
• Assist with financial reporting required by funders and grant providers
• Help ensure compliance with grant conditions and reporting requirements
• Financial Strategy and Sustainability
• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and maintain a long‑term financial strategy for the charity
• Advise on financial risks, opportunities, and sustainability planning
• Support the diversification of income sources and development of financial resilience
• Help the charity build appropriate reserves and maintain strong financial governance as it grows
• Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions relating to staffing, programmes, and future expansion
• Reporting and Compliance
• Ensure appropriate financial reporting is provided to the Board of Trustees
• Support the preparation and submission of annual accounts and any required Charity Commission filings
• Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations and good governance practices
• Act as the Board’s lead trustee on financial governance matters
• As a trustee, you will also
• Ensure the charity pursues its charitable purposes for the public benefit
• Help ensure compliance with the charity’s governing document and relevant legislation
• Act in the best interests of the charity
• Safeguard the charity’s assets and reputation
• Participate in trustee meetings and strategic planning activities
• About the person we’re looking for
• Experience managing finances, budgets, bookkeeping, or accounting
• Ability to understand and interpret financial reports and information
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to good governance and charitable objectives
• Ability to attend remote evening trustee meetings
• Other desirable experience
• Experience serving as a charity trustee or in another governance role
• Experience with charity finance, grant reporting, or Charity Commission requirements
• Professional experience in finance, accounting, audit, banking, or related fields
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Experience working with voluntary or third‑sector organisations
• Interest in public health, education, or health equity
• Terms of Engagement

This is a voluntary trustee position.

Trustees are appointed for an initial term of one year, with the opportunity for reappointment.

The expected time commitment is approximately 1 day per month (remote working), including attendance at monthly meetings and work to fulfil role requirements between meetings.

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