Treasurer - Edinburgh South East Foodbank #trusselltrusteecampaign

• Trussell

• VO103779

We are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the foodbank values, and who can bring life experience to the Board of Trustees. As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.

The South East Edinburgh Foodbank is a Christian charity that seeks to care for people in our community that find themselves in the greatest need. The South East Edinburgh Foodbank are seeking someone with financial experience to join the board as a trustee, who will be able to lead on financial matters, ensuring we meet our financial obligations and help us build a sound financial strategy as we move forward. This role involves leading on the financial affairs of the Foodbank and ensuring that they are conducted within the required legal, accounting, and good practice frameworks.

Experience required

• a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the South East Edinburgh Foodbank


• previous experience or an ability in: financial accounting and reporting procedures; communicating financial information to those who may have little or no financial background; keeping all financial records up to date


• sympathetic to the faith position of the South East Edinburgh Foodbank as a Christian charity

Travel details

Local applicants preferred.

Travel expenses

Reasonable expertness are covered

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Training details

A full trustee induction is in place to support the prospective candidate within their role, as well as access to local voluntary action trustee training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
You must be 18 or over to apply for this role, and you must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee.

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Frequency & commitment

A trustee would normally serve for an initial period of 3 years, but may serve up to a maximum period of 6 years.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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