Voluntary Board Appointment | Newcastle upon Tyne
Use your financial leadership to help transform lives across Newcastle.
Outstanding organisations deserve outstanding governance.
Newcastle Foodbank is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its Board of Trustees as Treasurer at an important point in the charity’s continued development. This is an opportunity to contribute your professional expertise to an organisation that is not only providing emergency support to thousands of people each year, but is also tackling the underlying causes of food poverty through welfare advice, community partnerships and long-term intervention programmes. Working alongside an experienced and committed Board, you will help ensure the charity remains financially resilient, strategically ambitious and governed to the very highest standards.
About Newcastle Foodbank
Newcastle Foodbank has become one of the city’s most respected charities, supporting thousands of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship each year. While emergency food provision remains a vital part of its work, the organisation’s ambition extends much further. Through Community Pantries, welfare advice and the award-winning Pathways Out of Hunger programme, Newcastle Foodbank is committed to reducing long-term dependency on foodbanks and helping people build more secure futures. Its work is rooted in dignity, compassion and practical support, delivered by a dedicated team of staff, volunteers and partners across Newcastle.
The Opportunity
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board, providing strategic financial leadership, independent oversight and robust governance across the organisation.
Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and fellow Trustees, you will help shape strategic decision-making while ensuring the charity maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship, accountability and regulatory compliance.
This is a genuinely influential governance role, combining strategic oversight with the opportunity to support an organisation making a tangible difference across the region.
The Role
As Treasurer you will:
- Lead the Board’s oversight of financial governance and stewardship.
- Chair the Finance Committee.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls, policies and reporting arrangements are in place.
- Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, statutory accounts and financial statements.
- Present financial reports and analysis to the Board, enabling informed strategic decision-making.
- Advise Trustees on the financial implications of strategic plans and organisational priorities.
- Monitor financial performance, cash flow and reserves.
- Support the development of fundraising strategy from a financial perspective.
- Act as the principal Board contact for the charity’s external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission reporting requirements and wider regulatory obligations.
About You
We are seeking an individual who combines technical financial expertise with sound judgement, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to public benefit.
You are likely to bring:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience operating at senior financial leadership level.
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
- Experience of financial governance, risk management and organisational oversight.
- The ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it confidently to Board colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity and collaborative leadership.
Experience within the charity or voluntary sector would be welcomed but is not essential.
We are equally interested in hearing from experienced finance leaders from the commercial, public or professional services sectors who are looking to make their first Board or Trustee appointment and wish to use their expertise to create meaningful social impact.
Diversity & Inclusion
Newcastle Foodbank believes that stronger Boards are built through diversity of thought, background and lived experience. The charity is committed to building a Board that better reflects the communities it serves and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or applying for your first governance role, you will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you succeed.
Why Join?
This is more than a governance appointment.
It is an opportunity to:
- Help shape the strategic future of one of Newcastle’s leading charities.
- Apply your professional expertise to issues of real social importance.
- Work alongside an experienced, collaborative and ambitious Board.
- Support an organisation that is helping thousands of people across our city every year.
- Leave a lasting legacy through strong governance and financial leadership.
Applications
Castle Peak Group has been exclusively retained by Newcastle Foodbank to manage this appointment.
Closing Date: Friday 14 August
For a confidential conversation please contact:
James Carss, Managing Director, Castle Peak Group