Finance Trustee in Gravesend

Maria Cronin 

Posting for 1+ year

Gravesend

Ad ID: 37788082

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Do you want to change the lives of people affected by dementia?

We are looking for a talented, dedicated and dynamic new Finance Trustees to join our Board. If you are a qualified accountant or finance professional and are passionate about the care and support for people affected by dementia, we would love to hear from you.

About Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services

We are an award-winning Kent charity and have an ambitious five year strategy that aims to reach more people and respond to the changing landscape for people affected by dementia. The charity's 30-year history and reputation for excellence enables it to empower and support people living with dementia to live their chosen lifestyle. We equip people with the knowledge and practical support to live with dementia.

The role

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing documents, legal and regulatory guidelines. The Board take ultimate legal and financial responsibility for the charity and help ensure it uses its resources wisely to have a positive impact on people affected by dementia today and in the future.

Responsibilities

To support the Joint Treasurer to ensure the Board of Trustees and the charity fulfils its financial responsibilities.
To support the CEO and Joint Treasurer to ensure the charity has proper systems for budgeting, financial control and reporting.
To help the Board of Trustees to interpret financial information and to make financial decisions.
To support with ensuring the charity has a long term financial plan and has sustainable funding streams.
Ensure the charity is carrying out its charitable aims and working for the benefit of people affected by dementia.
Ensure that the organisation complies with charity law, company law, employment law, health and safety and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
Ensures that adequate resources are secured to fulfil the strategic goals of the organisation, this includes fundraising.
Ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
Act in the organisation's best interest.
Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation.
Support with the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.

Other

Provide strategic guidance and leadership that is creative and original.
To participate fully in Board meetings in a manner that is in-line with the organisational values but ensures professional debate and challenge.
Proactively seek out new partnerships and relationships that will enable the charity to fulfil its mission and objectives.
Ensure the policies and procedures are in place to ensure the organisations activities are effective, efficient, legal and ethical.
To sit on appraisal, recruitment, exit and disciplinary panels as required.

Time commitment

There is an expectation that trustees will make themselves available on a monthly basis for the evening Board of Trustee meeting or sub-committee meetings (as well as the time needed to read the required reports and agendas), the Annual General Meeting, an annual training day and any other ad hoc requirements to support the running of the charity. It is not necessary to attend all meetings in person as remote access is possible.