Join Us as a Trustee – Accountant (Voluntary Position)

Location: Brighton-based with Sussex-wide impact

Time commitment: Approximately 6–8 meetings per year, plus occasional support as needed

Make a meaningful difference with a Sussex-wide charity.

We are seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of a dynamic and inclusive charity committed to empowering people of all identities, cultures and ages across Sussex.

About Us

Our vision is to empower people across Sussex to achieve their full potential while living healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Our values guide everything we do:

We are inclusive and empowering.

We work collaboratively and creatively.

We act with integrity.

We support people of all ages.

The Role

As our Treasurer Trustee, your financial expertise will support the Board in ensuring strong governance, sound financial management and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with the Chair, CEO and Head of Finance, bringing strategic oversight and clear guidance on financial matters.

Your Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified accountant (or has equivalent financial expertise).

Has experience of financial planning, management and reporting.

Can clearly communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.

Is passionate about social impact and community empowerment.

Shares our values of inclusion, collaboration, creativity and integrity.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your professional skills to a cause that makes a real difference across Sussex. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking board and help guide a charity that puts people at the heart of everything it does.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you. For an informal conversation, please contact our CEO Caroline Ridley on caroline.ridley@impact-initiatives.org.uk.

More information is on our website www.impact-initiatives.org.uk 

Help us shape a stronger, more inclusive Sussex