Home-Start Guildford Seeks Volunteer Treasurer and Trustee to Help Support Local Families

Home-Start Guildford is inviting applications for a volunteer Treasurer and Trustee to join its Board and play a key role in supporting families with young children across the local community.

The charity provides practical and emotional support to families facing challenging circumstances, helping parents build confidence, strengthen relationships and create positive outcomes for their children. As demand for these services continues, Home-Start Guildford is looking for an experienced financial professional who shares its commitment to making a lasting difference.

The Treasurer will work alongside fellow Trustees and the Director to oversee the charity's financial health, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities include supporting budgeting and cashflow forecasting, monitoring financial performance, ensuring appropriate financial controls and compliance, and presenting clear financial information to inform strategic decision-making.

In addition to the Treasurer responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute fully as a Trustee, helping shape the organisation's strategic direction and supporting its mission to help local families thrive.

Home-Start Guildford welcomes applications from individuals with experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping who can communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Charity sector experience is welcomed but is not essential. The organisation is particularly keen to hear from collaborative, strategic thinkers who are willing to offer constructive challenge while working as part of a supportive Board.

The role requires a minimum commitment of around 8–10 hours each month, including Trustee meetings held approximately every six weeks, primarily in Guildford with some online attendance.

Volunteering as Treasurer offers the opportunity to use professional skills to make a meaningful impact in the local community while gaining valuable experience in charity governance, leadership and strategic financial oversight.

Anyone interested in learning more about the role can visit the Home-Start Guildford website to download the Treasurer and Trustee Information Pack and find details of how to apply.