Treasurer

Cam Valley Forum is a voluntary group, established in 2001. We work with our extensive network of partners to protect and improve the environment of the River Cam and its tributaries.

• We help identify, monitor and tackle problems affecting the river.
• We build new collaborations and initiatives to improve the river and its surroundings.
• We campaign for improvements and advise on projects that may affect the river.
• We promote understanding of the river environment, including through workshops, guided walks and training of volunteers.

We are registered as a charity with HMRC (reference number XT38781) so can receive Gift Aid on donations, but are too small to need to register with the Charity Commission.

We have good reserves, no employees and a healthy membership list. Our current treasurer is retiring, so we are looking for a replacement to look after our financial affairs and contribute to the strategy and operation of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

·        To oversee the CVF bank account, make payments and work with the membership secretary to monitor receipts from membership subscriptions and donations. 

·        Report on the organisation’s financial affairs at committee meetings and work with the auditor to produce an approved set of accounts for the AGM and annual report.

·        Reclaim gift aid from HMRC at appropriate intervals

·        To invest reserves appropriately

·        To administer our small grants programme, giving a few grants each year of around £500 to other small community groups

Key characteristics

·        Organised, numerate and honest. Accountancy experience is an advantage, but not required.

·        Familiarity with online banking an advantage

·        Interested in the work of Cam Valley Forum

·        Able to attend most of our committee meetings. These are currently held in Grantchester 6 times a year at 2-4pm on a Wednesday, but the time and place is reviewed at intervals to suit the committee members.

This is an unpaid voluntary role, but expenses are paid.