Treasurer
| Company: | NFP People Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Remote, B3 1RB |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Become the Trustee Treasurer of Kids Club Kampala
Could your financial expertise help change the lives of vulnerable children across East Africa?
Kids Club Kampala is looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and passion to help an ambitious, growing charity make an even greater difference.
Who we are
Kids Club Kampala is a UK-registered children's charity with a Christian ethos, working across Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Our mission is to transform children's lives, empower communities and reduce poverty throughout East Africa. Working alongside committed local partners, we support children and families through child protection, access to education and family strengthening.
Over the last 17 years, we have:
- Provided more than
45 million meals to hungry children and families.
- Made free education available to over
2,840 children.
- Provided counselling to
10,260 vulnerable young people.
- Rescued 259 children from abandonment and abuse.
- Reached more than
1.66 million people through our programmes.
With an annual income of £1.7 million in 2025, we are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and ambition.
The opportunity: Trustee Treasurer
We are looking for a committed and strategically minded finance professional to provide financial leadership and oversight at Board level.
Working closely with our Head of Finance and CEO, you will help ensure the charity remains financially healthy, accountable and sustainable as we continue to grow.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading the development of our financial strategy and advising the Board on financial matters.
- Overseeing the charity's financial health, reporting and performance.
- Supporting budget development, annual returns and independent examination.
- Ensuring appropriate financial policies, procedures and controls are in place.
- Leading on financial risk management, due diligence and regulatory compliance.
- Helping the charity navigate financial challenges and plan sustainably for the future.
As a trustee, you will also contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation, act as an ambassador for our work and help develop our fundraising and supporter networks.
Who are we looking for?
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who bring:
- Professional accountancy experience, ideally within the charity sector.
- Experience of budgets, financial reporting and audits.
- The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Strong strategic thinking and independent judgement.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively at Board level.
- A genuine commitment to our vision, values and work supporting vulnerable children.
Experience with Xero, knowledge of charity SORP, previous trustee or Treasurer experience, and an understanding of the voluntary sector would be advantageous.
An interest in international development, experience of fundraising or knowledge of Uganda and its culture would also be welcome.
Above all, we want someone who shares our ambition to help children and families across East Africa survive and thrive.
What can we offer you?
Being a trustee is a rewarding opportunity to put your professional expertise to meaningful use.
We offer:
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to vulnerable children and families.
- A full trustee induction and comprehensive onboarding.
- Support from an experienced trustee buddy.
- Access to trustee training, funded by the charity.
- Personal development opportunities, including coaching and a StrengthsFinder assessment.
Time commitment and practical details
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Time commitment: Approximately two days per month, including meetings and preparation.
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Board meetings: Five to six times per year, mostly online, usually on Monday evenings.
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Finance meetings: Five to six additional virtual meetings per year.
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Annual strategy meeting: One in-person day, usually at a weekend in the Midlands during autumn.
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Location: Home-based in the UK, within reasonable travelling distance of Birmingham for occasional meetings.
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Term: Normally three years, with the option to stand for re-election.
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Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
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Accountability: You will report to the Chair of the Board.
Ready to make a difference?
If you have the financial expertise, strategic insight and enthusiasm to help guide Kids Club Kampala through its next stage of growth, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send:
- Your CV.
- A short covering letter explaining why you are interested in becoming our Trustee Treasurer, how you meet the role requirements and what skills and experience you would bring.
We will then invite shortlisted applicants to an informal conversation with our CEO and other Board members.
Please send your application to
info@kidsclubkampala.org
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Inclusion and eligibility
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. There are no age restrictions and non-graduates are welcome. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
The successful applicant will be invited to observe a Board meeting before formal appointment. References, background checks and a DBS check will be required.
Please note that statutory eligibility requirements apply to all charity trustees.
Find out more:www.kidsclubkampala.org
Kids Club Kampala | Registered Charity No. 1152451