Would you like to use your professional skills and personal values to contribute to the development and governance of Share and Repair?

We are looking for a new Treasurer for our collaborative and robust board which is driven by our values and mission, including our unrelenting focus on supporting our community to reach net zero.

Share and Repair is a dynamic Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, fostering cohesive communities, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Since our inception in 2017, we have grown into a vibrant community hub offering five main services:

Repair Cafés: Free repair sessions for household items.

Library of Things (LoT): Affordable borrowing of tools and equipment.

HOW TO Workshops: Skill-building workshops for various practical skills (e.g., sewing, bike maintenance).

HomeKit: Providing essential household items to those in need.

Schools Programme: Educational initiatives to promote sustainability among students.

Operating from our Share and Repair Shop in central Bath, we run repair sessions, workshops, and community events. Join us to help empower individuals, reduce waste, and make a positive environmental impact!

As a Share and Repair trustee, you would be joining a talented board and supporting an outstanding team and army of volunteers. We take great pride in our achievements to date and are very proud of our recent King’s Award for Voluntary Service. We are keen to hear from people who care about the environment and those who can help us engage with more people. Our strength lies with volunteers and the passion and enthusiasm for what we do.

Key responsibilities would be:

Oversee the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.

● Ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.

● Ensure that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.

● Monitor and advising on the financial viability of the charity.

● Oversee financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive.

● Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.

● Ensure investments and assets are maximised.

● Lead on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.

● Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.

● Keep the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.

Do get in touch to find out more.