Finance Trustee (Treasurer)

Mothers' Union (Central Charity) | Voluntary Trustee Role

Are you a senior finance professional looking to use your skills to make a meaningful difference? Mothers' Union is seeking a Finance Trustee (Treasurer) to join its Worldwide Board and help guide a global Christian movement supporting families and communities across 84 countries.

As Finance Trustee, you will provide strategic financial oversight, chair the Audit & Risk Committee, and act as a trusted adviser to the Director of Finance and Services. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation with a rich history and a truly global impact.

Mothers’ Union is a women-led, international Christian movement dedicated to ending poverty, violence and social injustice in communities in the UK and around the world.  

We're looking for someone with:

• A recognised CCAB qualification or equivalent senior finance experience

• Board-level leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector

• Experience of audit and risk governance

• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly

• An active Christian faith and commitment to the values and mission of Mothers' Union

Time Commitment

• One annual residential trustee meeting (minimum 1 day)

• At least three additional virtual Board meetings each year

• Quarterly Audit & Risk Committee meetings (2–3 hours each)

• Reading and preparation time, plus occasional support to the finance team on strategic projects

• Initial appointment of up to three years, renewable for a second term

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Midday, Friday 19 June 2026

• First-stage interviews: Week commencing 29 June 2026

• Final interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026

This is a voluntary, unpaid position; reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. If you're passionate about using your financial expertise to support a movement transforming lives around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that it is an occupational requirement that applicants must me practising Christians.

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