Could your financial expertise help transform lives?
The Creative Living Centre is a welcoming and creative mental health charity supporting people across Manchester to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and feel less alone.
We are now looking for a Treasurer Trustee to join our Board and help guide the financial health and future direction of our organisation.
We’d love to hear from:
- Qualified accountants, or
- Finance professionals, or
- Anyone with strong financial management experience
This role goes beyond balancing the books — it’s about helping ensure we can continue delivering vital services to our community, now and into the future.
As Treasurer, you will:
- Provide oversight of our finances
- Contribute to strategic decision-making at Board level
- In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team committed to making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
- Use your skills for something bigger. Be part of something that truly matters.
Volunteer Treasurer (Trustee)
Organisation: Creative Living Centre
Location: Manchester (or remote with occasional meetings)
Time Commitment: Approx. 10–15 hours per month
About the Creative Living Centre
The Creative Living Centre is a mental health charity dedicated to supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, build resilience, and reduce isolation through creative and peer‑led approaches. We are committed to making a positive impact in our community.
Role Purpose
The Treasurer plays a vital role on the Board of Trustees, providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to ensure the charity remains financially sustainable, compliant, and well‑governed.
This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant or someone with strong financial management experience who is passionate about supporting a community‑focused mental health charity.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance & Strategy: Serve as an active member of the Board of Trustees
- Contribute to the strategic direction and sustainability of the charity
- Ensure the organisation complies with financial regulations and charity law
- Monitor the financial health of the organisation
- Review and present financial reports at board meetings
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure the preparation and submission of annual accounts and returns (e.g. Charity Commission)
- Liaise with independent examiners or auditors as required
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial legislation and best practice
Operational Support
- Work with staff (or volunteers) responsible for day‑to‑day finance
- Provide advice on financial implications of projects and funding bids
- Support funding strategy with financial insight
Person Specification
- Experience in accounting, finance, or financial management
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non‑financial colleagues
- Understanding of financial governance and risk management
- Commitment to the charity’s mission and values
- Willingness to actively engage and contribute at Board level
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience working with charities or the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of charity finance, reporting requirements, and regulations
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Strategic and detail‑oriented
- Collaborative and supportive
- Passionate about mental health and community wellbeing
- Able to provide constructive challenge and oversight
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local mental health support
- Experience contributing to governance and leadership at Board level
- Working with a committed and passionate team
- Professional development in the charity sector
Terms of Appointment
- This is a voluntary, unpaid position
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed
- Trustees are typically appointed for an initial term (e.g. 3 years)
How to Apply
- Please send an expression of interest and CV to gareth.monger@creativelivingcentre.org.uk outlining your relevant experience and motivation for joining the Creative Living Centre.
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