The Wolfpack Project

Role: Trustee Treasurer Organisation: The Wolfpack Project Location: Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Start Date: As soon as possibleRemuneration: Voluntary Position Application Deadline: 31st August 2026About The Wolfpack Project The Wolfpack Project is a Nottingham based charity supporting young people aged 16-29 who are experiencing loneliness, social isolation and poor mental health. Through community activities, peer support and meaningful opportunities to connect, we help young people build confidence, develop friendships and improve their wellbeing.Everything we do is underpinned by our values of Inclusion and Belonging, Respectful & Supportive, Accountability and Transparency, and Collaboration. These values shape not only the services we deliver, but how we work with young people, volunteers, partners and one another.We are a small charity with big ambitions to reach more young people across the county. Like many charities, we’ve navigated a challenging financial period in recent years and thanks to strong leadership and careful financial management, we’ve emerged with a much stronger, more sustainable outlook. With new funding secured and our resilience rebuilding, we’re in a great position to grow.We’re building a proactive board that will champion and advocate for the charity at every opportunity, helping our team build on this momentum and make an even greater impact on the young people we support.This is an exciting time to join The Wolfpack Project. As Treasurer, your insight and expertise will play a vital role in helping us build a financially sustainable charity capable of delivering lasting change for young people.The RoleThe Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees and provides oversight and guidance on the charity’s financial health, sustainability and governance.Working closely with the CEO and fellow board members, the Treasurer will help ensure that the charity maintains strong financial management practices and can confidently pursue its strategic ambitions.The Treasurer does not need to be a qualified accountant, but should have strong financial experience and confidence in interpreting financial information, developing and monitoring budgets, reviewing cash flow and forecasts, identifying financial risks, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Treasurer will:•Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s financial position and sustainability.•Support the Board in understanding financial reports, budgets and forecasts.•Work closely with the CEO through monthly financial management meetings.•Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow and financial risks.•Support the development and review of annual budgets and financial plans.•Help ensure compliance with charity finance and reporting requirements.•Oversee the preparation and review of annual accounts and financial reporting.•Support the Board in making informed financial decisions.•Act as a financial sounding board for the CEO and senior leadership.•Contribute to wider Board discussions and strategic planning.•Champion good governance and effective financial management across the organisation.•Represent The Wolfpack Project externally at events, meetings and stakeholder engagements where appropriate.Skills and ExperienceEssential•Strong financial management experience.•Budgeting, financial planning and forecasting.•Understanding and interpretation of management accounts and financial reports.•Strategic thinking and ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.•Ability to work collaboratively with trustees and senior leaders.Desirable•Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.•Experience of charity finance and financial reporting.•Experience serving on a charity board or in a governance role.•Knowledge of charity regulations and financial compliance requirements.•Experience supporting organisational growth or scale-up plans.Who We’re Looking ForWe are looking for someone who shares our values and vision.You will ideally demonstrate:•A passion for improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing.•An understanding of the impact of loneliness and social isolation.•A willingness to act as an ambassador and advocate for The Wolfpack Project.•Lived experience of mental health challenges, loneliness or social isolation, either personally or through supporting someone close to you.•Enthusiasm for helping a growing charity achieve ambitious goals.•A collaborative and supportive approach.•A willingness to take a hands-on role where needed, recognising the realities of a small operational team.•Commitment to diversity, inclusion and creating opportunities for all young people.Time CommitmentThe anticipated commitment is:•Four formal Board meetings per year.•Monthly financial management meetings with the CEO.•Participation in occasional working groups, sub-committees or ad hoc discussions as required.•Attendance/advocacy at selected charity events throughout the year where possible.We estimate the overall commitment to be approximately 4-10 hours per month on average.Why Join Us?As Treasurer of The Wolfpack Project, you will:•Help shape the future of an ambitious and growing charity.•Make a direct impact on the lives of young people.•Work alongside a passionate and committed Board and staff team.•Apply your professional skills to a meaningful social cause.•Support innovative approaches to tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing.Most importantly, you will play a vital role in helping more young people find connection, belonging and support when they need it most.How to ApplyWe welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve.If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our future success, we would love to hear from you.To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to: recruitment@thewolfpackproject.org.ukFor an informal conversation about the role, please contact Richard Flewitt, Chair of Trustees: richard@thewolfpackproject.org.ukApplication Deadline: 31st August 2026Expected Start Date: Summer 2026 (As soon as possible)

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