Kennet Scout District Council Treasurer

About us

Kennet District Scouts supports 9 Scout groups & 4 Explorer sections totalling over 750 young people across Newbury, Inkpen & Kintbury, Woolton Hill & Greenham giving them the chance to build confidence, learn practical skills and take on adventures they’d never forget. The District Scout Council is the charity’s board of trustees, and it makes sure our volunteers have the support, funding and resources they need to deliver Scouting locally.

The role

We’re looking for a Treasurer to take care of the District’s finances and help us stay accountable, sustainable and ready to grow. You’ll work alongside a friendly team of fellow trustees and volunteers.

What you’ll do

Oversee the District’s income, expenditure and bank accounts

Prepare and present regular financial updates to the Council

Help set the annual budget and monitor spending against it

Prepare the annual accounts and support the independent examination

Make sure we meet charity regulations and Scout Association rules

Advise on fundraising, grants and the use of reserves

Support Scout groups with financial guidance where needed

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to be a qualified accountant. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are confident with numbers and comfortable using spreadsheets or accounting software
• Are organised, reliable and good at explaining finances to non-specialists
• Can attend Council quaterly meetings, usually weekday evenings and give some time between meetings
• Share our enthusiasm for supporting young people
• Experience of charity finance, bookkeeping or similar financial roles is helpful, but full training and support will be provided.

What’s in it for you

A real chance to make a difference to young people in your community

Skills and experience you can use in your career or on your CV, including trustee experience

Support and induction from the existing Council and the Scout Association

A welcoming team and a chance to meet new people

Reasonable expenses reimbursed

Good to know

This is a trustee role, so you’ll need to be eligible to act as a charity trustee. All volunteers complete the Scouts’ joining process, which includes a background check and references. Kennet District Scouts is committed to safeguarding and welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds.

We’d love to hear from you, even if you’re not sure you tick every box.

About Kennet District Scout Council

The Kennet District Scout Council oversees scouting in West Berkshire

What skills do I need?

Essential

Comfortable with numbers and basic bookkeeping (income, expenditure, bank reconciliations)

Confident using spreadsheets, and willing to learn the accounting software your District uses

Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail

Able to explain financial information clearly to people who aren’t finance specialists

Honest, reliable and discreet when handling charity money

Willing to work as part of a trustee team and attend meetings

Eligible to act as a charity trustee, and willing to complete a Scouts DBS check and the required Scouts training

Helpful but not required

Experience of charity, club or small-business finance

Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and reserves

Familiarity with Gift Aid and grant applications

Understanding of Charity Commission reporting requirements, or willingness to learn

Experience preparing for an independent examination or audit

Confidence challenging or advising the board on financial decisions

Personal qualities

Good judgement and a sense of the “big picture” alongside the detail

Willingness to ask questions and ask for help

Enthusiasm for supporting young people in Scouting

When is this role available?

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