Altens and Cove Community Association Centre is a local independent charity, run by volunteer Trustees and a small staff team from Altens Community Centre. Serving Altens and Cove, the centre offers a wide range of community activities, along with private hires of our meeting rooms, sports hall and community rooms, and a café. Our highly recommended Fishies Playgroup operates within Altens Community Centre on weekday mornings during term time. As we emerge from pandemic restrictions, we are looking for new trustees to join our friendly group of staff and trustees. In particular, we are seeking a treasurer to manage the association’s accounts in conjunction with the centre manager and other members of the board of trustees. The Centre provides a vibrant atmosphere and essential support for the community of Cove and Altens, and we would be pleased to welcome additional volunteers to our team. For further information please contact Rob Sim, Chair of Board of Trustees at E Mail: altensccchair@gmail.com or tel.: 07801683011. Details about activities and volunteering at the Centre is also available at our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/altencc/

We are currently seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. The role of Treasurer is to oversee the financial governance of the organisation. The day to day financial management of the charity is carried out by our staff team together with external financial professionals including a bookkeeper and payroll provider. The Treasurer will be required to attend Board Meetings roughly every 6 weeks, which are currently being held on Zoom, though may return to in person, in Gullane, in the future.

Shetland Women's Aid are looking for women to join us in promoting the safety and wellbeing of women and children in Shetland who are affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence. SWA is a registered charity funded by local and national grant aid to provide safety planning, counselling, refuge, advice and guidance about housing, finance and legal issues to women. There is also a children and young person's service focused on offering therapy and support to children and young people. The aim for Shetland Women's Aid is 'An equitable society in which women, children and young people are valued participants, able to determine their own future and are free from all forms of abuse.' As a trustee you will be instrumental in helping us realise our vision and mission. Part of your role will be to ensure that our day to day operation fulfils our strategic vision. If you decide to join Shetland Women's Aid, you can make a real difference to the women and children who experience domestic and sexual abuse.

Why we need you The charity has over 100 branches and groups, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to people affected by autism. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area. The branch treasurer role is vital to the running of the North Lanarkshire branch as they look after all the finances. What you will be doing Set up the bank account with the Branch Chair Comply with all financial procedures Maintaining accurate records of money coming in (income) and money going out (expenditure) for the Branch. Maintaining accurate records for restricted funds (money that has to be used for a specific purpose). Managing and looking after the petty cash if it is required. This is a maximum of £50. Cash records of all money coming in and going out need to be maintained and the cash float needs to be secure. Providing prompt and accurate information on income and expenditure for NAS. A form (B1) with this information has to be sent to the Branch Finance and Admin Officer once a month with copies of supporting documentation. Countersigning cheques. Ensure all expenditure is properly authorised. This means checking who the money is being paid to, why it is being paid, and that the Branch Chair is aware of it Ensure the bank account does not go overdrawn. This means regularly checking the amount of money in the bank account and being aware if too much money is being spent and not enough is coming in. If the bank account is overdrawn, the Branch may have to pay a financial penalty. Attend branch committee meetings Skills, experience and qualities useful for the role (but not essential) Good understanding of money, bank accounts, and how to manage finances. Able to manage time and deadlines to ensure financial records are regularly completed. Confident in using a computer. Can complete spreadsheets/basic financial records accurately and clearly. Confident in communicating with Branch Chair. No previous history of bankruptcy Satisfactory references When and where Flexibility on days and the amount of time committed to the role. The majority of branch treasurers give around an hour a week but it depends how active the branch is. Home based (plus travel to branch activities) Ideally you will live in the North Lanarkshire area. Support Designated support from the Branch Finance and Admin Officer. Guidance on various topics related to branch finance. Various training courses relevant to running a branch Expenses covered for attendance at any event organised by the branch support team. What you could get out of it Improve support to autistic people and their families in your local area Access free training and learn new skills Meet new people Sense of satisfaction of really making a difference You will be asked to attend some branch meetings and also have knowledge of the local area so we ask that you live locally to be able to do this role. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum Whilst we are able to make reasonable adjustments for volunteers you will need to be able to volunteer independently as we are not able to offer one to one support. We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we recruit a suitable volunteer, consequently the role may close before the advertised closing date.