Tyneside and Northumberland Mind
Tyneside and Northumberland
Part-time
Treasurer role description

Could you be part of Tyneside and Northumberland Mind’s ambitious future
and help us to support more people with mental health?

What are we looking for?
Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set our strategic direction, make sure
we’re using our resources effectively and ensure we’re having the greatest
possible impact on our community. We’re looking for dedicated, empathetic and
ambitious candidates, who share our vision and values.  You will want to help
make people and our communities stronger and healthier through education,
training and support for mental health and wellbeing. We are looking for a
Trustee, who will be our Treasurer, who will work in close cooperation with, and
provide support and advice to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chief
Executive and the Head of Finance.

Who are we?
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind is an independent local charity, affiliated to
National Mind. We help people who are struggling with their mental health, we
provide local mental health services, and we fundraise to support those services.
We have an excellent reputation in our area and deliver varied and impactful
services that are truly transformational for those who access them and the wider
community.

We have excellent reputation in our area and deliver varied and impactful services
that are truly transformational for those who access them and the wider
community. We have a turnover of around £1.2m, with a mix of funding sources
including NHS, local authority grants and contracts, grants from charitable trusts
and community fundraising.

Our Mission:
Working together to help make people and our communities stronger and
healthier through education, training and support for mental health and
wellbeing.

Our Vision:
To be the most trusted mental health and wellbeing charity.

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Our Values:
Collaborative: Collaborate and work together
Accessible: Accessible and approachable for all
Respectful: Respectful and inclusive of everyone
Empowering: Empower you to be the best you want to be
Supportive: Support through services and partnerships

We’re looking for dedicated, empathetic and ambitious candidates, who share our
vision and values.  You will want to help make our mission a reality and lead us
closer towards our ultimate ambition: a society where everyone experiencing a
mental health problem gets both support and respect.

The Treasurer will be a Trustee, who works in close cooperation with, and provides
support and advice to, the Finance and Risk Subcommittee, the Chair of the
Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

The Treasurer will:

•  Guide and advise the Board in the approval of budgets, accounts, and

financial statements, within a relevant policy framework.

•  Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
•  Advise the Board on the financial implications of strategic plans and key
assumptions included in management's operational plan and annual
budget.

•  Confirm that the financial resources meet present and future needs.
•  Understand the accounting procedures and key internal controls, to be

able to assure the Board of its financial integrity.

•  Ensure that the accounts are properly audited, that accepted

recommendations of the auditors are implemented, and meet the auditor
at least once a year.

•  Chair the Finance and Risk Subcommittee, meeting 4-6 times a year.
•  Formally present the accounts at the annual meeting, drawing attention to

important points.

•  Present the Finance and Risk Subcommittee report to the Board three

times a year.

•  Review the Reserves Policy annually and make recommendations to the

Board.

•  Monitor investment activity and ensure its consistency with policies, aims,

objectives and legal responsibilities:

•  Assess strategic risk and ensure effective management is in place,
•  Ensure that the strategic risk register is reviewed at least twice a

year and kept up to date.

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Person Specification

The Treasurer should have the following qualities:

•  Relevant financial management/accounting qualifications and/or

experience.

•  Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes or

willingness to learn.

•  The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
•  Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board.
•  A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc

basis.

As a Trustee, you will receive:

•  Induction and training into the role.
•  Opportunities to develop new skills.
•  An annual appraisal to help support your development.
•  The position is not paid, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be

paid.

Time commitment:
The Treasurer role is voluntary, with expenses paid, with a commitment of
approximately 6 hours per month. That time commitment includes:

•  Attendance at six board meetings per year and 4-6 Finance and Risk

Subcommittee meetings

•  Reading the papers beforehand
•  Policy review
•  Providing specialist advice in your area of knowledge
•  Occasional board development, strategic planning and All Team (trustees,

staff and volunteers) sessions (c 3 per year)

•  Essential training (eg safeguarding) (usually online)
•  Annual 1:1 review meeting with the Chair
•  Meetings of task and finish groups, sub-committee or special interest

groups you join

•  Receptions and fund-raising events, annual national Mind conference

Most meetings are offered online, though some need in-person attendance.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short expression of interest (max 500 words)
stating why you are interested in the role and what skills and attributes you aim
to bring, to our Chair, Lynda Cox: lynda.cox@tynesidemind.org.uk

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Tyneside and Northumberland Mind strives to be an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We are committed to being an anti-discriminatory organisation and
positively welcome and encourage applications from diverse and marginalised
groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments prior to or during the selection
process, please let us know what we can do to help you perform your best.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo company director and charity
trustee disqualification checks and may need a DBS check.

If you have further questions about the role:
Please contact our Chair, Lynda Cox: lynda.cox@tynesidemind.org.uk

Further information

•  Our entry on the Charity Commission website:

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-
details/5013179/charity-overview

•  The duties of a trustee: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-

essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3

•  The Nolan Principles (the ethical standards expected of public office

holders):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life

•  Our website: https://www.tynesidemind.org.uk/

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind
3rd Floor Tru-Knit House,
Carliol Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6UF
t: 0191 477 4545 / 0330 1743174
admin@tynesidemindorg.uk

Our vision is for everyone with a
mental health problem to be in control
of their own lives and get the support
they need from people they trust.

Registered charity number: 1140856
Company number: 7552434

www.tynesidemind.org.uk
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