Organisation: Cumbria Deaf Association

Salary Details: Voluntary Role

Closing date for applications: 31 Oct 2025

Purpose of the Role

The Treasurer plays a key leadership role in ensuring Cumbria Deaf Association’s financial integrity and sustainability. In addition to the responsibilities of a General Trustee, the Treasurer provides strategic guidance and oversight on Cumbria Deaf Association’s financial matters. Reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Main duties of the Treasurer

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity
• Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity and ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies
• If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented

Person specification

• Fully qualified chartered accountant or financial qualifications and experience
• Ideally, some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes
• The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• Being prepared to challenge and make unpopular recommendations to the board
• A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis (by prior arrangement)
• Good communication and people management skills

Time Commitment

Treasurer commits to regular attendance at Board meetings which are typically held 4 times a year, as well as preparatory meetings as necessary. Board meetings may be held in the CDA office, or, more typically online. In addition, as a trustee, there is an expectation to attend and participate in opportunities for training whenever possible.

 

Expenses

All Trustees are entitled to claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses in carrying out their duties as outlined in the Volunteer Expenses Policy. This includes travel to and from meetings and food/refreshments at evening or weekend events. Any Trustee or connected person cannot be employed or receive payment from the charity or any other financial benefit other than reasonable agreed honorariums payments in line with the memorandum and articles of association. This Document is to be read in conjunction with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

 

How to apply

If you are passionate about supporting the d/Deaf community in Cumbria, and have the skills and experience to support our work, we would love to hear from you! Please contact becky.smith@cumbriadeaf.org.uk to apply by sending your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role by 31^st October 2025.