Treasurer

We believe that fashion should not be detrimental to our people or to our world.

Yet the fashion industry is riddled with unjust practices, largely hidden from the view of those who buy and wear the clothes.

Our vision is of an empowered global community, practically and economically engaged in the creation and sale of dresses. We’re inspired by Dorcas, a Biblical figure who made clothes for people in need.

Our trustees set the direction for the charity as we build intentional communities that support and value the people who make our clothes, grounded in the Christian values of community, generosity and compassion.

Over the past year, we’ve been blessed with a Treasurer with a good head for numbers and a passion to see the charity thrive. Thanks to his brilliant work, we’ve been able to identify gaps in our financial knowledge and understanding and we’ve recognised the need for specialist financial experience within our team.

Our current Treasurer wants to step down from the Treasurer role to make space for someone with relevant financial experience.

We’re looking for someone who can help us to plan and budget responsibly, assess and recognise financial risks, and make financially informed decisions.

You'll need:

• experience in overseeing budgets and accounts in an established organisation, or relevant financial training
• commitment to creating opportunities for people living in financial hardship to thrive
• a personal Christian faith. This is a genuine occupational requirement in line with our charitable goal
• access to WhatsApp and a laptop with a secure login and internet connection.

Key Treasurer responsibilities:

• Overseeing the charity’s accounts to make sure that proper accounting records are kept and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Reviewing yearly accounts and preparing a report to submit to the Charity Commission
• Advising the Trustee Board on the financial implications of governance decisions
• Supporting the development of robust financial policies and making sure these are correctly implemented
• Be available to review and sign documents as treasurer within a few days or a week 

Time commitment:

• 4 hrs/month for regular trustee duties, plus an additional 3-5 hrs/month for Treasurer-specific duties. It’s expected that there will be a busier period around the time of submitting accounts

This includes:

• 1 trustee meeting every 2 months, online
• Yearly in-person team day, usually held in Oxford
• Annual General Meeting held in the summer

Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years, with the option to be re-appointed up to a maximum of 3 terms.

Inclusion:

We’re actively seeking to build a diverse trustee team, with representation across age groups, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and life situations. As we serve people facing financial hardship for a variety of reasons, we welcome people with lived experience of mental health challenges, physical disability, migration, and financial hardship.

For more details, including what you'll get, other expectations as a trustee and how to contact us to chat about the role, please visit the application link.

Apply by 7th February 2025 by visiting the application link.

Informal interviews will take place on Monday 10th or Tuesday 11th February 2025.