We're looking for a Co-Treasurer to help shape our strategic direction during an exciting time of growth and development. You'll provide strategic leadership to our finance function and work closely with our CEO.
Hillfields Community Garden runs Hillfields Park Community Centre, a vibrant building in the heart of Hillfields and a Community Garden in the nearby Park. This is a great chance to be part of a resident-led community-driven charity, working in Hillfields, East Bristol, to support a diverse and growing range of community projects.
Role Overview: Co-Treasurer
The Co-Treasurer is jointly responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the financial health of the charity, ensuring, as part of the Trust Board, that the charity meets its financial and legal obligations.
The joint-Treasurer roles champion financial best practice within the Trust Board and ensure the finances are managed effectively and transparently. The role requires close collaboration with other Trust Board members, staff, and sometimes external stakeholders like auditors or funders.
You will be part of a team of Trustees who meet a minimum of six times a year. A recent skills audit identified the need for another trustee with finance expertise to strengthen the board as we grow and expand.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior experience in the finance or charity finance sector.
About Hillfields Community Garden
Hillfields Community Garden is a resident-led charity based in the heart of Hillfields. We operate on the principles of working alongside residents as we grow a sense of community and support volunteers, as well as advocating for the ward across the city.
Our Vision: Residents of Hillfields are connected, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to make positive changes through resident-led community activities.
Our Mission: By listening to our community, we create impactful opportunities for collective and individual development.
We welcome all applicants with a shared commitment to our mission, which you can read more about on our website https://www.hillfieldscommunitygarden.co.uk/.
Hillfields Community Garden is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission on 08 August 2023. The majority of our Trustees are Hillfields residents.
The charity is managed day-to-day by our CEO, who also co-founded the organisation. The CEO oversees paid staff and volunteers who deliver activities on behalf of the Trustees.
Trustees are members of the charity, with voting rights but no beneficial interest. Local residents are also part of the CIO as voting members which influence the charity’s direction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management:
- Be an occasional secondary contact for the CEO and Bookkeeper for some financial operations
- Alongside the CEO and Trustees, develop, manage, and monitor the charity's annual budget, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
- In conjunction with the CEO, have oversight of income streams and ensure grants for specific projects are allocated and used correctly
- Occasionally authorise bank payments (this is shared amongst the Trust Board)
2. Governance and Financial Control
- With support of the CEO, Bookkeeper and Co-Treasurer, present regular financial reports for Trustee meetings every 2-months, clearly outlining the financial position of the Charity
- Support with preparing annual accounts and reports in accordance with legal requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, HMRC)
- Ensure that the Charity has robust financial controls, financial policies and that these are inline with industry best practice adequate for the Charity’s needs
3. Financial Planning and Sustainability:
- Develop long-term financial strategies with the CEO and Co-Treasurer to support the sustainability of the Charity
- Advise the board on financial risks and ensure that there are appropriate plans to address them
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of financial management, bookkeeping, or accounting, with experience in the charity or community sector being an advantage
- Experience managing budgets, particularly for small or volunteer-run organisations
- Familiarity with charity accounting practices and legal financial obligations
- Ability to communicate financial information in an understandable manner to the Trust Board and other stakeholders
- Attention to detail and a commitment to transparency
Time Commitment:
- Attend board meetings (every 2-months)
- Regular time spent on additional Finance meetings and informal communications (via WhatsApp and email), which could vary between 2-5 hours per month depending on the charity’s activities
We are committed to diversifying our Board to better reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or socio-economic status.
Deadline to apply: 1st March 2026
Please apply via our volunteer application form: https://forms.gle/fEs9WkJVC59DYJyW8
For an informal talk about the charity please contact Sarah Rogers, CEO, on 07709053290 or email ceo@hillfieldscommunitygarden.co.uk