Treasurer for the Bawdsey Radar Museum

Bawdsey Radar Trust Ltd

Volunteer Opportunity

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? Do you have financial skills?

The Bawdsey Radar Trust is a small, award-winning charity whose volunteers are dedicated to its mission of sharing the global story of radar. The Trust is seeking a committed and detail-oriented Honorary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

About the Role:

As Honorary Treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring we remain financially sustainable and compliant with relevant regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your expertise to a cause you care about, while gaining experience in the charity sector. You will be supported in your role by a very experienced Bookkeeper.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial oversight and guidance to the Board
• Ensure proper financial records continue to be maintained
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial reports to the Board
• Liaise with external accountants and ensure timely submission of reports to regulators (e.g., Charity Commission)
• Support funding applications with relevant financial information

What We're Looking For:

• A background in finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping (qualified or part-qualified)
• Experience with charity finance (desirable but not essential)
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial trustees
• A willingness to commit time and expertise to support our mission

Time Commitment:

Approximately 12 hours per month. Attendance at Board meetings 10 times a year, the AGM, and Finance Sub Committee meetings. It is expected that attendance at Board meetings will be in person.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional skills for social good. You'll join a friendly and dedicated team of trustees and volunteers, as well as interesting visitors to the museum. You will also help shape the future of the charity as it evolves.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! To find out more, express an interest, or request more information, please contact Clare Sullivan, co-Chair, on , or , or Peter Wain, co-Chair, on , or . You can also visit our website -

Be part of something special - help us preserve the past and inspire the future.