Honorary Treasurer

Volunteer Opportunity: Honorary Treasurer 

United Kingdom Literacy Association 
Voluntary (Unpaid) | Trustee Role 

Are you passionate about literacy, education, and making a meaningful difference? Do you have financial expertise you would like to use to support a national charity at a strategic level? The UK Literacy Association (UKLA) is seeking a committed Honorary Treasurer to join its Executive Committee. 

This is a rewarding voluntary trustee role, offering the opportunity to play a vital part in the governance and long-term sustainability of a respected UK charity. 

About the Role 

Working closely with the Director, President and administrative staff, the Honorary Treasurer provides strategic oversight of the Association’s financial affairs, ensuring robust governance, transparency, and compliance with charity and statutory requirements. The role includes participation in monthly financial meetings (online), alongside Executive Committee meetings (majority online) and key governance events such as the AGM (in person, venue varies). 

Key Responsibilities 

As Honorary Treasurer, you will: 

• Act as custodian of the Association’s funds and serve as a signatory on the Association’s accounts 
• Oversee the receipt of subscriptions and other income 
• Propose, monitor, and help supervise budgets and business plans 
• Ensure payroll, pensions, insurance, and public liability arrangements are properly managed and compliant with statutory requirements 
• Work with the Association’s accountants to ensure end-of-year financial are completed 
• Work with the Director to ensure the Association’s annual return is submitted to the Charity Commission in the required format 
• Oversee the maintenance of appropriate records, including a register of Trustees in receipt of fees, and present this annually to the AGM 
• Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place, in line with statutory requirements and Charity Commission guidance 

Who We’re Looking For 

We are keen to hear from individuals who: 

• Have experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial oversight 
• Are comfortable contributing at trustee and Executive Committee level 
• Have an interest in literacy, education, or the wider charitable sector, or a willingness to develop knowledge in this area 
• Can commit to monthly financial meetings, in addition to other trustee responsibilities 

Why Volunteer with UKLA? 

• Contribute to improving literacy outcomes and educational practice 
• Apply your professional skills for social impact 
• Gain experience of charity governance and leadership 
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated and supportive Executive Committee 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

UKLA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented on charity boards, including people from minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those from a range of professional and lived experiences. 

 To register your interest, please contact: secretary@ukla.org 

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