Treasurer - of the Board

Leeway is a registered charity providing a range of services to adults and children fleeing domestic abuse across Norfolk and Suffolk.

As Treasurer, you will contribute to this overall leadership of the

charity by overseeing & supporting the Board on the financial

management aspects of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse

Services.

The skills and expertise we will consider particularly are:

Experience:

• Charity Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 2 years (Desirable)

Liaise with finance staff and with the organisation’s independent

examiner or auditor, in order to ensure that the organisation

keeps proper accounts, in compliance with Companies House

and Charity Commission regulations.

Chair the finance sub-committee meetings, who are responsible

for: -

Reviewing the organisation’s financial performance.

Reviewing policies for finance and investment.

Ensuring that the organisation has robust and effective

financial controls in place.

Report on financial matters to the board.

We would welcome any applicants from ethnic minority groups and, in addition, those who have had some previous experience in chairing meetings or have been a chair of another organisation in the past.

Board meetings are at present held in Norwich approximately six to eight times per year for a maximum of two hours in the evening. The meetings are currently hybrid with most meetings taking place in person and some taking place virtually.

Other information:

·    Expenses: paid in accordance with the Leeway volunteer expenses policy and following provision of receipts

·    Insurance Cover: Trustee Indemnity Insurance in place

·    Training: Trustee induction and ongoing training

·    Recruitment method: Application form and skill-based Interview process

Applicants must support and have awareness of the aims and purposes of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services. 

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring /DBS check.

Closing Date for applications is January 16th 2026