Recyke y’Bike
Board Treasurer
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About Us
Since 2006 Recyke y‘bike has had great success in using cycles to develop the capacities and skills of socially disadvantaged communities of the north-east. We have been able to educate all ages in the safe use and reuse of bicycles, provide low-cost refurbished bicycles, and encourage cycling to enhance health and wellbeing. By helping to reduce the reliance on motor transport and preventing huge numbers of bicycles going to landfill we have been able to make big environmental gains as well. It has been a win-win-win for twenty years and as the largest cycle charity in the region, we are immensely proud of the impact that we have been able to deliver thus far.
To help support the continued growth and development of Recyke y’bike we are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
What does the role involve?
As Treasurer you will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances to make sure we comply with our regulatory and legal responsibilities including:
- Monitoring and reporting on our financial health at regular Board meetings.
- Chairing our Finance Sub-Group.
- Overseeing the preparation of our annual report and engaging with professional advisors such as external auditors.
- Ensuring we comply with charity accounting practices.
- Overseeing the annual budget and charity accounts.
- Leading in the development and implementation of finance policies, such as reserves, cash handling, and systems of internal control.
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What skills are we looking for?
Essential
- An analytical thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
- Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
- Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting and setting budgets.
- Willingness to be available to collaborate with staff to provide advice and support.
Desirable
- Previous experience of charity finance
- Previous Trustee or Treasurer experience
How much time would the role involve?
A key part of your role will be to chair our quarterly Finance Sub-Group meetings, to attend our bi-monthly Board of Trustees meetings and to represent the Charity at the annual AGM. Meetings are a blend of in person and online.
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In between these formal sessions there will be a mixture of ad hoc inputs to ongoing financial matters in support of the CEO and senior management team.
What difference will your contribution make?
As Treasurer your input will be invaluable to safeguard the financial health and stability of Recyke y’bike. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about utilising their financial skills and experience to help grow and expand the impact Recyke y’bike can deliver for the socially disadvantaged communities of the north-east.
How to apply
Please prepare a statement outlining why you would like to join Recyke y’bike as Treasurer highlighting the skills and experience, that you would bring to the role. Submit this with your CV to david@recyke.bike
If you would like a conversation in advance of submitting your application, we would be happy to arrange a call with one of Trustees. Please contact us at David on 07967 191 330, please call before 0830, over lunch or after 4:30pm.
Applications will close on 16th October 2026.
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