Treasurer

Closing date for applications July 16, 2025

Who we are

Helplines Partnership is the membership body for organisations that provide information, support or advice via phone, email, text or online. We have around 350 members in the UK and internationally from large national charities to small local and specialist charities as well as some businesses.

Helplines Partnership is committed to supporting organisations that provide non-face-to-face advice, support and information to improve general wellbeing.

The role

Although this is an unpaid voluntary position, reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

Treasurer’s Duties

Provide strategic financial advice, support and challenge to the board, Chief Executive and Head of Finance
Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs focusing on maintaining the organisation’s financial viability
Review quarterly management accounts and advise on their implications and any necessary actions
Represent and advise on all financial matters including the annual report and accounts
Work closely with the Chair, CEO and Head of Finance to ensure the smooth financial running and continued financial health of the charity
Help to deliver the strategy, focusing on increasing impact and sustainability through strengthening income streams and having a secure financial position

Time Commitment

The successful candidate will be required to attend:

three two-hour teleconference Finance Sub Committee meetings and one face-to-face meeting per year (historically held in London);
three two-hour teleconference Board meetings per year and one face-to-face meeting (historically held in London)
Annual Conference in person, annually in November.

What are we looking for?

Formal financial qualifications and experience are desirable, and it would be useful to have experience of charity finance.
As an organisation, we work remotely, using IT solutions such as Teams, Zoom and SharePoint therefore location is not relevant, although you should be comfortable with the use of these technologies.
The Treasurer must be able to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences and report on these to the board.
The Treasurer must be willing to be available occasionally for advice and enquiries as appropriate.

What difference will you make?

As a small charity, your contribution will be significant and effective. As part of Helplines Partnership’s Board, you will be helping directly to ensure the effectiveness of the organisation.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

HLP is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), supporting a fairer society through our work.

The aim of our board to reflect the diversity of our helpline communities and sector and to expose bias, provide richer discussions with well-rounded perspectives that will help trustees in their decision-making, which in turn will increase the charity’s legitimacy and impact.

We would particularly like to hear from people who:

Are looking to be part of the strategic leadership of an established and highly respected charity
Have, or are seeking to develop, experience in a non-executive role
Are willing and able to devote the necessary time
Care about mental wellbeing and helplines and feel motivated by our vision, mission and values

An informal discussion will be offered to interested candidates.

All unsuccessful candidates will be notified of their application status as soon as possible.