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Founded in 1933, the purpose of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen, is to foster and promote fine craftsmanship and good design. These aims came out of the vibrant Arts and Crafts Movement in the ...
Gloucestershire Guild Treasurer
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Summary
This is a voluntary role, which offers the opportunity to play an important and meaningful role within a unique and fascinating Guild.Detailed description
This is a voluntary role, which offers the opportunity to play an important and meaningful role within a unique and fascinating Guild.
To take overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Finances of both the Guild Charity and trading Ltd company.
To ensure sound financial management in line with the aims and constitution of both. To include setting and monitoring budgets
The main operational tasks are to ensure the monthly payment to members for goods sold in the shop, and to process invoices and receipts. This averages out at two or three days per month, but this can be variable. As such it suits someone with flexibility in their other commitments.
The treasurer will be supported by an excellent bookkeeper and accountant who will maintain accurate records and prepare the annual accounts.
What we will provide to volunteers
🤝 Extra supportAbout The Gloucestershire Guild
The Guild’s members are all professional makers. They are amongst the top craftspeople in the UK working across many disciplines including ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, jewellery and leather goods, creating unique functional and decorative objects. Members are dependent on sales and commissions for their livelihoods and many also teach, ensuring that craftsmanship and good design has a future.
The Gloucestershire Guild runs a shop and gallery in Montpellier, Cheltenham, hosts exhibitions, demonstrations, and craft skills workshops.