Role Description
Are you skilled in financial management and passionate about supporting access to equine-facilitated therapy for disabled adults and children in Midlothian? Join our board of trustees as a Treasurer to help shape the future of our charity.
Thornton Rose Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a small charity (SCIO) based in Rosewell. We are a member of the Riding for the Disabled Association, where our vision is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through activities connected with horses. As the only RDA group in Midlothian, we provide a vital service twice-weekly for disabled adults and children to access equine-facilitated therapy through on-the-ground and ridden activities.
What we are looking for
Essential:
Financial Experience: Strong financial background, such as a treasurer, part-qualified accountant, or equivalent.
Community Interest: Willingness to learn about the function and role of the charity in our community
Policy Adherence: Committed to adhering to financial guidelines, organizational policies, and requirements set by the national office and the charity commission.
Time Commitment: Commit 2-3 hours per week.
Session Attendance: Attend at least two RDA sessions annually.
References and Check: Provide two references and undergo a PVG check.
Desirable:
Fundraising Support: Assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, including grants, donations, and sponsorships, to ensure the charity's financial health and support the continuation of equine therapy services.
Strategic Thinking: Provide financial advice to support the charity's long-term goals.
Communication Skills: Able to clearly explain financial information to trustees.
The Role
Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the charity, ensuring timely invoicing and payment issuance.
Budget and Cash Flow Management: Maintain the annual budget and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for operations, advising on necessary adjustments.
Annual Accounts: Prepare the annual statement of accounts and coordinate the independent review of these accounts, in preparation for their presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Trustee Meetings: Attendance at in-person or online committee meetings held every 6-8 weeks.
Annual General Meeting (AGM): In-person attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rosewell.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, the Charity Commission's requirements, and any other relevant laws or guidelines, including the timely submission of financial returns and reports.
Why us?
Support Midlothian's only Riding for the Disabled Charity to provide equine facilitated therapy to disabled adults and children in our community
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, using your financial expertise to help a charity thrive, whilst engaging with and making a difference to the community
Flexible hours, minimum time commitment and pre-organised meetings
Payment of reasonable mileage or public transport expenses for in-person committee meetings and the AGM by prior arrangement
Be part of a passionate and motivated volunteer-run community
Spend time outdoors with horses, with the (optional) opportunity to volunteer in sessions regularly on a Wednesday or Saturday
Find out more about us below
- Our website
- Our Facebook page
- Our Instagram page
- OSCR (Scotland's Charity Regulator)
- Volunteer Scotland
By contacting our group secretary (charlotte@thorntonroserda.org.uk) or chair Becca ( becca@thorntonroserda.org.uk ) for an informal chat and to ask any questions
To express your interest in the role or to ask any questions please email our group secretary charlotte@thorntonroserda.org.uk#
Closing date: 28 April