Trustee
| Company: | NFP People Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, EC3N 1AB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Board Trustee - Fundraising
Renaissance Foundation | London | Voluntary position
Finance Trustee
What will you be doing?
Our Board is seeking to appoint a Finance Trustee, a vital role as we move into the next stage of our charity's evolution. Our Board currently brings together a mix of experiences, with a shared commitment to improving opportunities for young Londoners. However, we lack deep financial expertise at a strategic level, and this is where we see our new trustee playing a transformative role.
As a small but ambitious charity, we rely heavily on the strength of our Board's collective knowledge. We recognise the enormous value of drawing on expertise from professionals in specific fields, and nowhere is this more crucial than in financial management and strategy. Although we benefits from a dedicated volunteer financial accountant who maintains our general ledger, produces management accounts, and continuously strengthens our control processes, we have no in-house finance resource within our team. This makes the new trustee role a truly hands-on position
, one that combines governance oversight with active contribution to key financial functions.
The new Finance Trustee will take the lead on overall financial management and control, working closely with both the Board and senior volunteers. They will guide the production of the annual budget and longer-term financial plans, helping us plan sustainably for growth. They may also play a central role in overseeing the statutory accounts, ensuring that our reporting remains robust, transparent, and compliant.
Beyond the numbers, this trustee will be a key contributor to strategic decision-making, helping shape the charity's priorities, assessing financial risks and opportunities, and ensuring our limited resources deliver the greatest possible impact. They will also provide support to our programme and fundraising teams, assisting with budget development for funding applications and advising on costings for new initiatives.
As our Finance Trustee, you'll not only help strengthen our financial resilience but also directly enable more young Londoners to benefit from the life-changing opportunities Renaissance Foundation provides.
What are we looking for?
You will have:
- Experience in senior finance roles, with experience of all aspects of financial management
- Executive or Board level experience, with a good understanding of governance
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to the charity's strategy and development
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
You may have:
- Experience in a charity or not-for-profit
- Experience of small or start-up organisations
We are interested in hearing from candidates with lived experience as a young carer or person with chronic illness, but this is not necessary for the role.
What difference will you make?
This role will have a profound and immediate impact on Renaissance Foundation's ability to grow sustainably and deliver its mission more effectively. As a small charity without in-house finance capacity, we have reached a point where strong financial leadership is essential to support its ambitions and ensure continued success.
The Finance Trustee will bring professional insight, structure, and rigour to our financial management, helping to build systems and processes that strengthen accountability and long-term planning. Their expertise will not only safeguard our financial health but also unlock opportunities for growth by ensuring we can confidently approach funders, plan multi-year programmes, and make informed strategic decisions.
One of the most significant contributions of this role will be in linking finance with strategy. The Finance Trustee will work closely with the Board and the senior team to interpret financial data in ways that guide decisions about resource allocation, programme development, and future investment. With their guidance, we will be better equipped to model different growth scenarios, assess financial risks, and ensure that every pound raised is used to maximum effect for young Londoners.
Most importantly, this role will enable Renaissance Foundation to do more of what we do best: improving the lives of young Londoners. Sound financial stewardship will give us the confidence to scale up, innovate, and take bold steps in expanding our reach. By helping us grow from a good small charity into a great one with lasting influence, the Finance Trustee's work will create a legacy far beyond the balance sheet, ensuring that more young people can access the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive.
How to express your interest
If you have the experience, networks and passion to help Renaissance Foundation take its fundraising to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about the opportunity or to express your interest, please contact us at:
info@Renaissance-foundation.com
Join us in helping young people realise their potential and build brighter futures.