Join Our Team as a Trustee with Finance Expertise as DDE Treasurer
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have valuable Finance skills and a desire to give back? If so, we want to hear from you!
Devon Development Education at the Global Centre (DDE) is a dynamic and forward-thinking education charity committed to creating positive change in our Devon schools and communities. We’re now seeking a Trustee with Finance expertise to be our Treasurer and help us shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Our key current projects include:
- Windrush in Devon. We celebrate, educate and commemorate the Windrush generations and their contributions to our country!
- Cultural Champions. Devon residents with a different culture and heritage to most of the population; trained to share their stories with pupils and communities in schools.
- Telling our stories, Finding Our Roots, Devon’s Multi-Cultural History – in Honiton and Ilfracombe. Funded by the Lottery Heritage Fund – our third such project. www.tellingourstoriesdevon.org.uk
- DDE Community Programme. A regular series of public events on topical issues.
Key Responsibilities: As a Trustee with Finance skills, we will ask you to:
- Ensure compliance with The Charities Commission, Companies House and other relevant governing bodies.
- Review project budgets and provide financial insights to guide decision making by the Trustees based on the Financial situation of DDE.
- Offer guidance and support to staff on Finance policies, monitoring restricted and unrestricted reserves, processes and financial controls.
- Report to the Trustees to give a clear picture of the financial position on a regular basis.
Qualifications: We’re looking for a dedicated individual with some of the following:
- Experience of working in a charity or small business finance department.
- An understanding of charity governance.
- Commitment to our values and mission.
Time commitment:
- 6-8 trustee meetings a year, usually evenings in DDE’s Exeter office.
- Presentation of past period Finances at Trustee meetings.
- Preparation of Annual Accounts and filing of Annual Return to The Charities Commission and Companies House.
Why Join DDE? At DDE, we believe our success is driven by the passion and expertise of our staff and trustees. As a Trustee, you will enjoy:
- The opportunity to be part of a growing charity with a clear mission.
- A chance to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and adults across Devon.
- Networking and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Involvement in DDE activities, depending on availability
How to Apply:
We welcome enquiries from all ages and backgrounds. To find out more, please contact our Chair of Trustees, Desmond Kumar, to organise an informal discussion or our co-ordinator, Sue Errington, on dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk More information is on our website www.globalcentredevon,org.uk.
Charity Commission No. is 1102233. Companies House No. is 04824296