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Disability Bowls England

Disability Bowls England
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Voluntary Treasurer, Trustee and Director of the Board

COMMITMENT Board meetings are held a minimum of 4 a year.
TERM OF OFFICE: Minimum One year
REMUNERATION: This is a voluntary role which will receive no remuneration. All out of pocket expenses incurred however will be covered.
LOCATION: varied but predominantly West or East Midlands

About Disability Bowls England

Who are we?
Disability Bowls England is a national charity catering for the sporting and recreational needs of disabled bowlers with wide ranging impairments. It offers opportunities for those who wish to pursue a regular interest in the sport of bowls across England.

The Organisation champions the case for sport for disabled people as a legitimate lifestyle opportunity and provides opportunities for bowlers to participate, stay and excel in sport.

When established
Disability Bowls England was originally formed in 2002 with the aim to develop a co-ordinated and effective operational model for disability bowls delivery across England. It is an umbrella organisation and a catalyst for various national disability organisations involved in the promotion of bowls competitive, coaching and training opportunities. The organisation received charitable status in August 2015 and is currently managed by a newly formed Board of Trustees.

What are our aims and target audiences
The overall aim of the Charity is to provide information, support and opportunities to enable disabled people to participate in the sport of bowls, catering for all ages and every level of ability.

Disability Bowls England is looking to recruit new Trustees to the Board to strengthen the skills mix and to enable the Charity to work more effectively and efficiently. The Treasurer will lead on the Charity’s/Company’s financial controls and management ensuring that the organisation is fully compliant with Charity and Company law and legislation, following all guidelines set by the Charity Commission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Treasurer will lead on maintaining the Charity’s financial controls and management ensuring that the Charity is fully compliant with Charity and Company law and legislation.
Trustees provide leadership to the Charity and are responsible for setting the overall direction of Disability Bowls England, ensuring it has the structure, foundations, funding and resources needed to run effectively and efficiently.

The Trustees set the strategic direction to guide the activities of the Charity, ensuring the effective management of the Charity and its activities and monitoring all activities to ensure they are in keeping with the founding principles, objects and value

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified accountant (UK) or equivalent experience.
Desirable: Previous Charity Treasurer Experience

ROLE:
Accountancy, Business Development, Trusteeship, Financial Control, Management
For further details and Job Description see www.disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk/2016/01/voluntary-treasurer-trustee-and-director-of-the-board/

If you are interested in the role or would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact
Paul Brown, Chairperson DBE Email: paul.brown@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk or by telephone on 07810 868015.
20th January 2016
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