Treasurer

CPRE Somerset needs a new Honorary Treasurer to ensure we have strong financial management for the future.

• You will be home-based, within the administrative county of Somerset. (Please note: our Charity does not cover B&NES or North Somerset)

This role is very flexible and allows you to carry out activities around your other commitments while attending occasional meetings at various locations throughout Somerset.

CPRE will celebrate its centenary in 2026 so you will be joining at an exciting time! You will be applying your financial management skills and experience to make a real difference, and to be part of a friendly and committed group.

Activities involve:

• working with the Chair to set an annual budget, monitoring actual income and expenditure against the forecast
• being a trustee of the charity
• attending approximately six Executive meetings of the group each year and reporting on the state of the accounts. Around half of these meetings are in person, the other half are held via Zoom.
• making payments via internet banking - reimbursing expenses and paying bills. Keeping accurate records of all payments and income.
• submitting accounts annually for independent examination or audit
• ensuring that financial resources are spent and invested in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements

As a guide, we anticipate this voluntary role will take on average 1 hour per week, with meetings every couple of months. The outgoing Treasurer and the Charity Manager will help to get you started and support you as you learn the ropes.

Ideally, we hope that you can offer us:

• experience of setting and managing budgets
• good organisational and book-keeping skills
• ability to present financial information clearly
• computing skills, including use of spread-sheet packages, email and internet
• the ability to work as a team member with a group of committed volunteers
• the ability to attend regular meetings or, when not possible, you can provide updates for meetings
• an interest in the countryside

What's in it for you

• Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We'll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• We'll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
• Get involved with CPRE events, locally and nationally
• The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction session online
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses