Treasurer
Can you help us keep our accounts in order?
Stroke North, a small independent charity, based at Howdon Family Gateway Community Hub, Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, NE28 0PP, North Tyneside. Was established by a group of Stroke Survivors and carers in 2005, to help Stroke survivors and carer’s to ‘Move forward’ after their experience of stroke.
Meetings are at the Howdon Family Gateway Community Hub, on the second and fourth Friday each month, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. activities include:
· The opportunity to meet with like-minded people in a place suitable for those using a wheelchair or a walking aid
· Opportunities to learn how others have adapted to life after a stroke- either personally or as a carer
· Activities to help socialise, exercise, quizzes, games, art and crafts, musical entertainment and presentations to encourage and motivate members to try something new for themselves and help to improve mental health
· Outings to local destinations such as museums, theatre and accessible venues for meals together.
One member made the following observation: “I’m not the easiest person to know, I’m in a wheelchair and my speech isn’t good. I’m sure that alone does a lot for my mood. After 20 years of hiding at home, I was frightened in case I lowered the tone. Low self-esteem is what the Doctor said. But instead of meds, I joined this group instead. So, I wanted to say thank you, and say you’re doing just fine’. Just remember to people like me you are all my lifeline.”
About Stroke North
Stroke North is a charity providing a safe environment for people and their carers living life after stroke. We meet on the second and fourth Friday of each month for social activities, discussions, games and fun. This enables members to share their experience of stroke with others and learn how stroke has impacted upon others and measures taken to ameliorate problems. In a recent survey of members, one commented that Stroke North is their lifeline.
What skills do I need?
Can you help us?
We are urgently seeking to recruit a treasurer / trustee to join our Management Committee.
The role includes:
· Managing the accounts, recording income and expenditure
· Income comes from members subscriptions and taxi fees
· Grants, donations and fundraising activities
· Expenditure is primarily the subsidised taxi account, outing costs and room rental and insurance.
Posted for
Stroke North
Interests
- Disability
- Food Banks
Activities
- Administration and Office
- Fundraising and Finance
- Trusteeship and Committee Work
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
18 plus - Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Existing committee members will provide support. - Training provided
Training available - Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
We meet on the second and fourth Friday of each month, Treasurer duties could take place at these times, or other times to be discussed.
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