Our current treasurer, David McHattie, will be standing down as DCAP treasurer in January 2027 after sterling work in setting up our bank account, insurance, gift aid, fund raising and managing our finances.  David will be continuing as a DCAP trustee, is happy to have an informal chat about the role and will help with the handover.

We now need someone else to pick up the reins and take on this valuable role.

Contact us here: dengieclimateaction@yahoo.com

Location: Flexible (With occasional local meetings)

Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours per month (including a monthly board meeting)

Position Type: Voluntary (Unpaid)

Role Purpose

We are looking for a community-minded Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. In this role, you will oversee the financial health, budgeting, and governance of the Dengie Climate Action Partnership. By maintaining clear and simple financial oversight, you will directly enable our team to fund and deliver local environmental and sustainability projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Monitor the organization's income and expenditure, ensuring records are accurate and transparent.

• Budgeting & Planning: Collaborate with fellow trustees to prepare simple annual budgets aligned with our climate action goals.

• Reporting: Present brief, accessible financial updates at our monthly trustee meetings so the board can make informed choices.

• Banking & Payments: Manage the partnership’s bank account, processing project payments and monitoring grant funding.

• Annual Accounts: Prepare simple end-of-year financial statements for the board and standard regulatory compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• A background or basic comfort level with bookkeeping, accountancy, or financial management (experience with small charities or community groups is a plus, but not required).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• An interest in sustainability, climate action, and community resilience.

• A collaborative team player who can explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial volunteers.

What’s in it for You?

• Make a Tangible Impact: Use your skills to directly support local climate solutions and environmental initiatives.

• Strategic Experience: Gain valuable experience in charity governance, leadership, and board-level decision-making.

• Community Connection: Network and collaborate with passionate, like-minded local volunteers and sustainability advocates.