What will the role involve?
This Treasurer volunteer role supports the responsible and transparent financial management of North Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. By doing so, it helps ensure community rail activity remains well governed, trusted and sustainable.
In this role, you will work alongside the Community Rail Development Officer and actively support day-to-day financial records and monthly reporting. As a result, the Partnership can continue to operate with confidence and clarity.
What will the role involve?
As Treasurer, you will help support the smooth and responsible financial operation of North Cheshire Community Rail Partnership. In practice, you will work closely with the Community Rail Development Officer to assist with:
- simple bookkeeping and recording of income and expenditure
- filing and organising invoices, receipts and financial records
- producing a clear, straightforward financial summary at the end of each month
In addition, You will help ensure that:
- orders for goods and services are properly documented and approved
- basic records are kept for any stocks or materials held by the Partnership
Through this work, the role plays an important part in keeping the Partnership transparent, accountable and well governed. Consequently, it also supports confidence from funders, partners and volunteers alike.
Who would this role suit?
This role would suit someone who:
- is happy working “behind the scenes”
- has a basic understanding of financial bookkeeping
- is organised, methodical and comfortable working with records
- values good governance and responsible use of public or partnership funding
You do not need to be a qualified accountant. Instead, a practical and careful approach, combined with a willingness to work with simple systems, matters far more than formal financial training.
How this role supports our wider aims
The Treasurer role supports all four of our strategic themes by:
- helping ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly
- enabling accurate reporting to partners, funders and accreditation bodies
- supporting long-term sustainability of community rail activity
Ultimately, strong financial stewardship underpins trust, credibility and the ability to deliver meaningful community projects.
Location and time commitment
This role can be carried out from anywhere within the Partnership area.
Typically, the time commitment is around two hours per week, although flexibility is available depending on activity levels.
Support and working arrangements
You will work closely with:
- the Community Rail Development Officer
- Directors, where approvals or oversight are required
From the outset, support will be provided to ensure you are comfortable with systems, expectations and reporting processes.
Why this role matters
Good financial management allows the Partnership to:
- demonstrate value for money
- meet accreditation and funding requirements
- plan confidently for future projects
- focus energy on community engagement and delivery
By supporting this role, you’ll be helping ensure the Partnership remains trusted, resilient and able to grow.
Interested or want to know more?
If you’d like to find out more or have an informal chat:
Email: enquiries@northcheshirecrp.org
Or use our contact form here: northcheshirecrp.org/contact/
