Volunteer Trustee - Treasury and Finance - Volunteer

Carrs Lane Counselling Centre Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity organization in Birmingham is seeking a Volunteer Trustee to oversee financial governance. Candidates should have professional experience in finance and a commitment to good governance. This role will support budgeting and long-term planning and help manage risks while seizing opportunities for growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Experience in charity governance and leadership

Use professional skills for social good

Chance to shape financial resilience

Qualifications

• Professional experience in finance or related fields.
• Ability to interpret financial reports and explain them clearly.
• Commitment to good governance and accountability principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial governance alongside the Board.
• Advise on treasury management and cash flow.
• Support budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Help manage risk responsibly while seizing opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting interpretation

Commitment to governance principles

Passion for social good

Job description

Volunteer Trustee - Treasury and Finance

Join our Board. Help us manage our resources, plan for the future, and ensure our funds are used for maximum impact. You don’t need to be a qualified accountant, we’re looking for someone with experience who can bring financial clarity and challenge to our decision‑making.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to use your professional skills for social good.
• Experience in charity governance and leadership.
• A chance to shape the financial resilience and long‑term success of Carrs Lane Counselling.
• Satisfaction from making a meaningful impact in your community.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional experience in finance, treasury, banking, investments, or related fields.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret financial reports and explain them clearly.
• Commitment to good governance and the principles of charitable accountability.
• Passion for Carrs Lane Counselling’s mission and a desire to make a positive difference.
• Willingness to commit time and expertise to support our Board and staff team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing financial governance alongside the Board and Finance Committee.
• Advising on treasury management, cash flow, and reserves.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
• Helping the charity manage risk responsibly while seizing opportunities to grow.
• Acting as a constructive and collaborative member of the Board.