Sussex Emmaus is a charity that empowers people to overcome homelessness for good. We provide people with a stable home and life-changing, tailored support.
We are here for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We see the person and their strengths, helping them get their life back on track based on the future they want to create.
As part of a nationwide movement of local Emmaus charities, we provide opportunities to develop valuable skills, training and work experience, helping people move towards their goals and build a positive future.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
The Trustee Treasurer is a member of the Board of Trustees and shares collective
responsibility for ensuring that Sussex Emmaus fulfils its charitable purpose, acts in
the best interests of its beneficiaries, and safeguards its assets and reputation. The
The role requires the Trustee Treasurer to act reasonably, prudently and with integrity in all
matters relating to the charity, supporting the Board to make well-informed decisions
and ensure the organisation is run sustainably.
In addition to the general duties of a trustee, the Treasurer has specific responsibility
for providing financial oversight, assurance and challenge. This includes monitoring
financial probity, supporting the timely filing of accounts, and helping ensure
compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal financial requirements.
What induction, training and support is offered?
What we offer
An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the organisation and its
community.
Induction and ongoing support to understand the organisation, its
governance and its property assets.
The chance to work with a committed Board and contribute specialist
expertise to strategic decisions.
What skills or qualities are needed?
In addition to the general duties of a trustee, the Treasurer has specific responsibility
for providing financial oversight, assurance and challenge. This includes monitoring
financial probity, supporting the timely filing of accounts, and helping ensure
compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal financial requirements.
Date added
24th September 2026
Organisation
Location
Sussex Emmaus
Drove Road
Portslade
Deadline for applications
31 Oct 2026
Categories
Homeless people
Activities
Being a committee member/trustee
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Agnieszka Barbé
Email address
joinourboard@sussexemmaus.co.uk
https://emmaus.org.uk/sussex/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/08/SE-Trustee-Treasurer-Role-.pdf

