Finance Trustee (voluntary position)

Please note: this is not an internship Role Purpose: Trustees provide strategic leadership, ensuring that St. George''s Crypt fulfils its charitable objectives, makes a postive impact in the Leeds community, and remains financially sustainable. Trustees act collectively to safeguard the charity''s values, reputation, and long-term effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: Governance and Strategic Leadership set and review the charity''s strategic direction in alignment with its mission to support homeless and vulnerable individuals in Leeds ensure that all activiites deliver public benefit and comply with charity law, the governing document, and regulatory expectations monitor risks and ensure that robust governance structures are in place support and review the work of the Head of Finance and finance team oversee the external audit process, from appointment of auditors to implementation of any recommendations Financial Oversight: oversee financial performance, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently in line with donor expectations and regulatory requirements review budgets, annual accounts, and financial policies, ensuring sustainability of services such as emergency shelter, addiction recovery programmes and meal supervision ensure effective oversight of the Crypt''s financial affairs and its financial viability Support for Senior Leadership provide guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team ensure leadership decisions reflect ..... full job details .....