Volunteer Treasurer (Trustee)

Are you passionate about supporting families raising neurodivergent children?

Parenting Special Children is looking for committed and inspiring:

Two new Trustees, including Treasurer Trustee

To help guide our charity into the future. Our Trustees play a vital role in shaping strategy, ensuring strong governance, and championing our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families.

Why this role matters

As a Trustee, you will:

• Help set the strategic direction and priorities of the charity
• Ensure strong governance and accountability
• Support the CEO and team to deliver the charity’s vision
• Be a champion for families raising neurodivergent children

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and experiences, including those with lived experience or professional expertise (essential for Treasurer Trustee role) :

• Commitment to good governance and ethical leadership
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Passion for inclusion and supporting families

Why you’ll love being a Trustee with us:

• Make a real impact on families’ lives
• Work with a passionate, supportive leadership team
• Develop skills in governance, strategy, and the charity sector

Terms of office

– Trustees are appointed for a one-year term of office, renewal annually at PSC AGM.

– This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

– Attending monthly Board meetings. Currently meetings are held remotely

– Attending annual strategy days

Help us grow, stay sustainable, and continue supporting our community.

About Parenting Special Children

Parenting Special Children is a Berkshire based charity providing specialist support to families who have children/young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

What skills do I need?

Personal skills and qualities

● Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

● Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

● Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, preferably lived experience of special educational needs/neurodiversity.

● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission and lived experience and/or appreciation and understanding of inclusion

● Willingness to lead according to our values - Our work is informed by personal experience and empathy, is non-judgmental and inclusive.

● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

● Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships. 

Treasurer Trustee role: 

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Experience in a senior financial management role.
• Excellent understanding of charity finance regulations, accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Skills outlined in trustee job description 

When is this role available?

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Details

Trustees meet online on a Wednesday evening but we can be flexible on day

Where does this role take place?