Finance Trustee (voluntary position)

Role Purpose:

Trustees provide strategic leadership, ensuring that St. George's Crypt fulfils its charitable objectives, makes a postive impact in the Leeds community, and remains financially sustainable. Trustees act collectively to safeguard the charity's values, reputation, and long-term effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Strategic Leadership

• set and review the charity's strategic direction in alignment with its mission to support homeless and vulnerable individuals in Leeds

• ensure that all activiites deliver public benefit and comply with charity law, the governing document, and regulatory expectations

• monitor risks and ensure that robust governance structures are in place

• support and review the work of the Head of Finance and finance team

• oversee the external audit process, from appointment of auditors to implementation of any recommendations Financial Oversight:

• oversee financial performance, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently in line with donor expectations and regulatory requirements

• review budgets, annual accounts, and financial policies, ensuring sustainability of services such as emergency shelter, addiction recovery programmes and meal supervision

• ensure effective oversight of the Crypt's financial affairs and its financial viability Support for Senior Leadership

• provide guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team

• ensure leadership decisions reflect the charity's values and strategic propositions Advocacy & Representation

• act as an ambassador for St. George's Crypt within Leeds and beyond, promoting awareness of its services and impact

• represent the charity's values of compassion, dignity and hope Compliance & Accountability

• ensure the charity meets all legal and regulatory obligations, including those set by the Charity Commission

• uphold confidentiality, ethics, and good governance practice at all times

• ensure the Crypt fulfils its mission and values, taking advantage of new opportunities and navigating challenges and managing risks appropriately

• ensure the Crypt has sound financial policies, controls and governance in place, and complies with these Monitoring Impact

• evaluate the effectiveness of programmes such as residential support, training opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives

• ensure all services remain responsive to the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds

• give clear strategic direction, setting overall policy and goals, and monitoring progress and impact

• understand the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and provide guidance on accounting and financial reporting for the charity How to apply

To make an application, please:

• download our Finance Trustee application pack

• complete application form

• send CV

• contact Martin Barry Recruitment timeline

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Shortlisting & Interviews: September 2026