The Treasurer will
ensure:
- The association is able to meet all its financial obligations;
- That the association is spending money according to grant
stipulations; and
- Alert the
Committee if he/she thinks they are heading for financial trouble.
The specific responsibilities are to:
·
Keep the Bishops Green Community Association (BGCA) accounts.
- Oversee invoices for tenants - these are sent by Centre Coordinator
- Oversee invoices for casual bookings – these are
sent by Centre Coordinator
- Oversee receipts for paid invoices – these are
sent by Centre Coordinator
- Oversee salary payments - payroll is outsourced to Basingstoke
Voluntary Action
- Pay staff and volunteer expenses
- Manage utilities – check accuracy of bills and
arrange payment – may involve Centre Coordinator
- Work with Centre Coordinator to obtain quotes
for work and services
- Present a financial update at each committee
meeting – usually monthly.
- Prepare annual accounts for external check.
- Present accounts at the BGCA AGM and deliver a
report on the finances for the year.
- Submit BGCA’s financial information to the
Charity Commission.
- Work with Centre Coordinator to make expenditure/budget
forecasts for the Business Plan.
- Manage funding and running costs for youth club
and Centre Coordinator role and other grant projects
- Oversee sourcing of project grants – may involve
Centre coordinator and youth workers
What skills do I need?
The volunteer Treasurer will need to have the following skills:
- ability to keep accounts
- computer skills, including spreadsheets (Excel) and databases
- able to work from home
- able to work well as part of a team
They will also need to be eligible to stand as a Charity Trustee. For information regarding Trustee eligibility please see the information on the Governments website - www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved
