Treasurer: Disability Arts Cymru
Trustee responsibilities:
To be a Trustee of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role. The most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, lived experiences and skill sets. The role of Trustees is to ensure that Disability Arts Cymru fulfils its duty to its members and delivers on its vision, mission and values.
Mission, vision and aims
Vision:
Our vision is a creative and equal Wales where disabled and Deaf people are central to the arts of our nation.
Mission statement:
We believe in opening up access and opportunity, celebrating diversity, nurturing new talent along with established disabled practitioners, and inspiring change throughout Wales.
Aims:
1. Support disabled and Deaf artists to fulfil their potential and raise the profile of their work.
2. Increase access and inclusion for disabled creators, participants and audiences.
3. Educate arts providers to follow accessibility and inclusivity best practice.
4. Engage with the government and other decision makers around disability and the arts.
5. Attract new audiences to art and culture in Wales
6. Strive for equality, excellence and effectiveness in everything, every day
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document - sometimes known as a trust deed, constitution, or articles of association.
To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.
In addition to other trustees, hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.
The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Treasurer will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
Remuneration: The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Time commitment: 4 Board meetings plus 4 Finance and Staffing committee meetings per year.
Reporting to: Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)
Treasurer Job Description
Objective:
The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the charity.
Principal responsibilities:
Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the Board of Trustees after discussion with the Finance and Administration Manager
Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs and are within the charities objects
Being instrumental in the development and implementation of appropriate financial, reserves policy and investment policies
Main duties:
Liaising with the Finance and Administration Manager about financial matters
Chairing Finance and Staffing subcommittee meetings for the board of trustees
Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
Advising on the financial implications of the organisation's strategic plans
Attending and working closely with the finance committee
Liaising with the charity’s independent examiners where appropriate
Liaising with the Executive Director and Finance and Administration Manager to ensure that the charities annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP
Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation
Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required
If you would like to apply for the above role, please send your CV along with a brief description of how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role to sue@dacymru.com with the subject title ‘Treasurer’.
Closing date: 14/06/24
For any further information or if you have any questions, please contact owain@dacymru.com
We especially welcome applications from disabled and Deaf people and other underrepresented communities.