AS TREASURER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

· Assisting and advising on the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular
· regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.
· Ensuring that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts
· Ensuring that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
· Recommending to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation;
· Overseeing the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
· Working in close partnership with the Finance Manager in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.
· Ensuring that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
· Acting as Chair of the Finance sub-committee of the Board

AS A TRUSTEE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

· Taking legal responsibility for the work of the Charity and the employment of its staff.
· Deciding overall strategy and policy for the Charity’s work within the framework laid down by the Articles.
· Assessing the risks facing the Charity and keeping a risk register.
· Responding to complaints/dissatisfaction from funders or users.
· Ensuring that all committee responsibilities, delegated or otherwise, are carried out effectively.
· Ensuring the Charity complies with relevant legislation, particularly but not limited to the Charities Act, Companies Act, Employment legislation, Health and Safety legislation and regulations; Safeguarding legislation; and Finance legislation.
· Ensuring that the Charity premises are properly insured and maintained in a safe condition.
Reasonable expenses incurred in fulfilling Board member duties are reimbursed.
Location: Bath (a mix of online; some blended; and some in person meetings).
Time commitment: The Board meets monthly/six weekly and holds one Board development away day. The Treasurer is also Chair of the Finance Sub Committee which meets one week before each Board meeting.
There are various other meetings and events, the time commitment including reading and preparation for meetings is estimated to be an average of one day per month.
Bath Mind are at the forefront of Equality Diversity Inclusion and Equity (EDIE) and believe the more inclusive we are, the better the work will be. We have built a team which represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we recruit on the basis of merit and potential. We strive to have a diverse Board of trustees and we are currently underrepresented and keen to invite applicants from minority communities. We also welcome applications from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.
We are a Mindful Employer and a Time to Change champion and so have access to a wealth of information and support for staff who experience stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: £0.01 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: BathMInd Truste