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Treasurer (Trustee)

  • Voluntary - expenses paid
  • Part-Time
  • Remote
  • Volunteer

We're looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees at a genuinely exciting moment. British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is transforming our services for people with sight loss, and we're in the middle of an ambitious rebrand to match.

We need a sharp financial mind to help us navigate the road ahead and build the foundations for long-term sustainability.

We want someone who will roll their sleeves up and actively shape our financial strategy alongside the Chief Executive and board, bringing rigour, challenge and sound judgement to some real financial challenges. This is a role for someone who gets energised by turning things around, not just maintaining the status quo.

What we're looking for

Someone with strong financial planning and charity financial strategy experience, a hands-on approach, and a genuine commitment to the charity's mission. You don't need a background in the sight loss sector, but you do need to care about what we do and be ready to make a real difference.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading on financial oversight and reporting to the board
  • Working closely with the CEO and Financial Controller to shape long-term financial planning
  • Providing strategic financial input as we grow, evolve and rebrand
  • Chairing the quarterly Finance Sub-Group
  • Supporting the year-end accounts and audit process
  • Helping us build a financially resilient organisation fit for the future

What's involved

Four board meetings per year, one in person and three online, plus a festive get-together and ad hoc support as needed. You'll also chair a quarterly Finance Sub-Group and provide support around the audit and year-end accounts. We're mindful of people's time and will make sure the commitment is manageable for the right person.

Trusteeship is a voluntary role, and we're committed to making it work for the right person.

Interested? Please download the role description and make your application using the form below.

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Role description: Treasurer

Find out more about the role of Treasurer, what we're looking for and how we work together with our Treasurer and Board of Trustees.

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What do you do day-to-day? What's your background? Feel free to include both professional and personal context.

What caught your eye?

This question is completely optional so please skip this if you prefer.

Think about your skills, experience, or perspective. What would you be excited to contribute?

Which of these areas are you experienced in?

You can select multiple if more than one option applies.

This could be from work, volunteering, or any other part of your life.

Trustees are expected to join four board meetings a year (three online, one in London each Summer plus a Christmas party). In addition, you may be asked to help with the occasional bit of work between meetings. There is also a possibly of joining a committee if that interests you.

For example, connections to other charities or professional roles that might overlap with BWBF's work.

This is your space - use it however you'd like!

I confirm that I am not disqualified from acting as a charity trustee or company director under the Charities Act 2011 or the Companies Act 2006 and and Article 41 of our governing document.

Meet our Trustees

Read about our current Trustees, their motivations, skills and experience.

Mike Brace, Chair of BWBF, photographed in 2024. He is pictured leaning against a wall in an office and holding the lead for his guide dog.

Mike Brace CBE, DL

Chair of Trustees

Mike became our Chair of Trustees in 2024. He is a former Paralympic skier, social worker, and charity leader.

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A head and shoulders photograph of BWBF Vice Chair Gerry Thorn, taken in 2024. Gerry is standing in front of a desk smiling. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and pale blue shirt.

Gerry Thorn

Vice Chair

Gerry joined our Board of Trustees in 2018, after a lifetime spent working in the world of radio and TV.

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BWBF Trustee and Treasurer Jason Mowe pictured in an office. He is smiling with his arms crossed and wears a dark top.

Jason Mowe

Treasurer

Jason Mowe joined our Board of Trustees in 2002, bringing four decades’ experience in retail and commercial banking.

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A head and shoulders photograph of BWBF Trustee Lindsey Mack. She is smiling and she is wearing a black blouse with white polka dots.

Lindsey Mack

Trustee

Lindsey Mack became a Trustee in 2018. She brings extensive experience from a long career in radio broadcasting.

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A head and shoulders photograph of BWBF Trustee Quentin Howard, taken in 2024. He is smiling, wearing glasses, and a dark suit jacket, pale blue shirt and navy blue tie.

Quentin Howard

Trustee

Quentin joined our Board of Trustees in 2019, bringing experience from his long career in radio broadcasting and engineering.

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BWBF Trustee John Beesley stands in front of a bookshelf. He is smiling broadly.

John Beesley

Trustee

John Beesley joined our Board of Trustees in 2025. He brings experience from his distinguished broadcasting career and a lifelong …

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About us

For nearly 100 years, we've opened up a world of technology for people living with sight loss.

Read about how it all began, find out about our plans for the future and discover more of the people who help drive our mission forward.

About us
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Our future

Find out how we're transforming to provide our richest ever range of support and tech for our community.

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