Rise:61 is looking to recruit a Treasurer with financial expertise who is proficient in Xero and can oversee our finances at a Board level. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we've recently refreshed our strategy and have a number of significant opportunities open to us in the community which we want to capitalise on.
Rise:61 Overview
Rise:61 is a charitable incorporated organisation that was established in 2014 to support young people in the estate of Bemerton Heath, Salisbury which is in the top 20% of most deprived wards in England and has the highest child poverty rate across all of Swindon and Wiltshire.
Our vision is a better Bemerton for all. A Bemerton full of hope, fun and opportunity. Somewhere that’s a great place to live, learn and grow. We come alongside young people in their spaces and get to know their interests and challenges, providing activities and support based on these needs.
We work directly with over 160 young people a year and over 500 local residents, providing a variety of free activities including: open access drop-ins, after school clubs, spaces to explore faith, trips, residentials and mentoring. We also manage a community garden, run young leaders groups, host 3 large community events a year, provide hardship support to families and offer alternative education provision for young people struggling in mainstream education.
Rise:61 is a Christian charity that employs 11 staff (the majority of which work part time) and has an annual turnover of around £300,000.
Role Overview
The duties of a trustee are as follows.
● Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
● Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
● Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (ie the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public
● Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
● Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
● Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
● Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
● Ability to work with young people.
● Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Person Specification
● A commitment to the organisation
● A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
● Strategic vision
● Good, independent judgement
● An ability to think creatively
● A willingness to speak their mind
● An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
● A commitment to Rise:61’s values
● Active Christian faith (as per our constitution all Rise:61 charity trustees must subscribe to the Statement of Faith - see appendix 2)
● Specific skills in financial management and the use of Xero
How to apply
Please email your application to mike@rise61.org including the following:
● Your CV
● A supporting statement explaining:Why you are interested in the role; What skills and experience you would be able to offer and where people would say they see your values, including your Christian faith outwork in your life/work
Applications close on 7th September 2025, and interviews will be held as required. You must be over 18 to apply. For an informal discussion and to answer any questions about the role prior to applying please contact our current Chair of Trustees, Danni Malone danni@rise61.org
For full details and to download the job pack visithttps://www.rise61.org/2025/07/03/join-our-trustee-team/
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