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A community charity organization in Uckfield seeks a Treasurer to join its committee for the annual Christmas Day Community Lunch. This role involves managing financial transactions, keeping accounts updated, and collaborating with team members to ensure the success of the event. Ideal for retired accountants or those with relevant qualifications who wish to contribute to the local community. This opportunity provides a way to make a significant impact during the festive season with limited time commitment.

A community charity organization in Uckfield seeks a Treasurer for its 55+ club. This role involves managing finances, creating budgets, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should possess bookkeeping knowledge. The position offers flexibility to work from home, with meetings required four times a year. Join us in making a difference in the community while ensuring our club's financial health.

A community organization is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial transactions and maintain the accounts for their District. This role requires about 1-2 hours of work per week and offers flexibility for remote working. Ideal for a retired accountant or bookkeeper, the position involves keeping trustees informed and ensuring accurate financial records. A DBS check is necessary, which will be organized by the organization. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to give back to the community.

Wealden Volunteering was founded over 30 years ago by the community for the community. Our award winning centre, originally named Uckfield Volunteer Centre, provides an invaluable community hub serving Uckfield and the surrounding area. As of 2024 we re-branded to become Wealden Volunteering to reflect our growth, as we now cover Crowborough, Heathfield and Hailsham. Our primary role is to match people wanting to volunteer with charities or community groups needing help. As well as helping people with volunteering, we also provide local information such as bus timetables, a photocopying & laminating service, and replacement hearing aid batteries to name a few. In addition, we support community groups and local charities, who are our members, by providing networking events and training. The centre is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. About this opportunity We have an upcoming vacancy for the role of treasurer at Wealden Volunteering. If you have experience as a bookkeeper or accountant you may be exactly the person we're looking for. Duties as treasurer will include: Recording any transactions. Keeping financial records up to date. Being involved in financial decisions made. Signing off on purchases. Ensuring end of year records are complete. Working with and reporting to the CEO and Chairman. Knowledge of Quickbooks and online banking would be useful, but not essential as our outgoing treasurer will be here to assist with the change over, and help you get used to our system. This role can in part be performed remotely, however it is recommended that you attend our Uckfield office which is open regularly on four days of the week. The hours required can vary with the time of year, with the end of the financial year usually a little busier. The position is ideal for a retired bookkeeper or accountant looking to keep a hand in the community and utilise their skills, someone working part-time, or someone with the relevant qualifications looking to gain experience for a foothold in the industry. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

District Scout Council covering Uckfield, Buxted, Crowborough & surrounding areas. Scouting has over a hundred years history in the UK of teaching young people practical and life skills, and providing them with the confidence to tackle new challenges. About this opportunity We are looking for a Treasurer to maintain the accounts for the District. This is a role which means you will responsible for all aspects of financial transactions, making sure to keep a proper record and all accounts up to date, as well as keeping the trustees informed. As a Treasurer you will also become a part of the board of trustees. This position will only require around 1-2 hours per week of your time as and when needed, and be performed remotely, so you can set your own hours to suit. There may be periods in the year where how much time is needed fluctuates such as towards the end of the fiscal year. A DBS check will be required, however Ashdown Scouts will organise this. This role is ideal for a retired accountant or bookkeeper looking to utilise their skills to benefit the community, or someone with relevant qualifications looking to gain some experience. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

District Scout Council covering Uckfield, Buxted, Crowborough & surrounding areas. Scouting has over a hundred years history in the UK of teaching young people practical and life skills, and providing them with the confidence to tackle new challenges. About this opportunity We are looking for a Treasurer to maintain the accounts for the District. This is a role which means you will responsible for all aspects of financial transactions, making sure to keep a proper record and all accounts up to date, as well as keeping the trustees informed. As a Treasurer you will also become a part of the board of trustees. This position will only require around 1-2 hours per week of your time as and when needed, and be performed remotely, so you can set your own hours to suit. There may be periods in the year where how much time is needed fluctuates such as towards the end of the fiscal year. A DBS check will be required, however Ashdown Scouts will organise this. This role is ideal for a retired accountant or bookkeeper looking to utilise their skills to benefit the community, or someone with relevant qualifications looking to gain some experience. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

A heritage railway organization in East Grinstead is looking for a Volunteer Ecology Officer to enhance ecological management. Responsibilities include creating a flora and fauna database, planning for biodiversity, and habitat management. Candidates should have a passion for nature, fieldwork experience, and excellent communication skills. The role is ideal for those stepping off the corporate ladder or newly retired ecologists seeking an exciting challenge.

As one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country, we boast one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages, many of which were preserved directly from service on British Railways. Our historic line commenced services in August 1960 and today runs steam trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with stops at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. About this opportunity The Bluebell Railway wishes to engage a volunteer Ecology Officer to advise the railway on ecological matters. This exciting opportunity is a new role to the railway as we seek to enhance our management of our land for the benefit of future generations. The railway has 11 miles of track bed, which includes grasslands, woodlands, tunnels, water courses, embankments and cuttings, much of which is out of bounds to the public and thus largely undisturbed, apart from passing trains. The hours would be flexible but estimated to be around one day a week. Outputs from the role will be: Create a database of flora and fauna within our boundary. Create a strategic plan to encourage biodiversity. Work on habitat management. Advise the railway on matters arising from the flora and fauna. Identify and apply for any grants that may apply to encourage environmental and biodiversity initiatives. Produce monthly or quarterly reports as required. Make the Infrastructure Director lots of tea. Skills required An enthusiasm and fascination for animals and plants. The ability to work in mud and get no thanks for it. Experience in undertaking field work. Self-motivated, energy and drive. A driving licence. Excellent written and presentational communication skills. Teamwork and project management skills. The capacity to identify different species appropriate to the role. The ideal candidate Someone with many years of experience, but wishing to step off the corporate ladder Someone with many years' experience, but wishing to take on a new challenge A newly retired ecologist looking to keep their hand in. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

Every year the Christmas Day Community Lunch is hosted at the Belmont Centre in Uckfield. The event is for anyone who may end up on their own at Christmas, whatever their circumstances may be and whatever their age. About this opportunity The Community Christmas Day Lunch are looking for a Treasurer to join their committee, to help organise and prepare for this one day a year event to ensure it goes well. The committee first meet in January to discuss the previous event, before setting plans for the one to follow. Preparation for the event won't begin until late in the summer, where tasks will be established and publicity commence. Early December is then monitoring progress and finalising tasks. The Treasurer is responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded, and the accounts are up to date. The committee as a whole will plan the event, source funding, input creative ideas, find entertainment, and create publicity. You will also need to keep the chairman and rest of the committee informed of the state of finances, and sign off on any transactions. We ask that all committee members try to be a part of the day itself, helping to ensure that it goes as intended and provides a wonderful experience for our guests. This role is perfect for anyone who is a retired accountant or bookkeeper, anyone currently working in the profession looking to help out in the community, or someone with relevant qualifications seeking more experience. Should you require additional information we can arrange an informal meeting to discuss any questions you might have. This role won't be a large time commitment, as whilst parts of the role take place throughout the year which you will need to be available for, the charity are there to provide an event for one day. This event can make a big impact upon members of our community who might otherwise struggle during the festive season, and your efforts will go a long way to making that happen. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

A charity based in Uckfield at the Luxford Centre for people aged 55 and over, providing outings and regular activities each week. About this opportunity We are looking for a Treasurer to assist with our 55+ club. As club treasurer, you will be responsible for managing the club's finances. Most of our bills are paid by Direct Debit but some need manual creation. Duties will include creating and monitoring the budget, and keeping accurate financial records. No DBS is required for this role and there is no age limit. The role would suit someone with a knowledge of bookkeeping. The work can be done at home as and when required. We have our AGM in May and you would be asked to attend our Trustee meetings 4 times a year. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at

District Scout Council covering Uckfield, Buxted, Crowborough & surrounding areas. Scouting has over a hundred years history in the UK of teaching young people practical and life skills, and providing them with the confidence to tackle new challenges. About this opportunity We are looking for a Treasurer to maintain the accounts for the District. This is a role which means you will responsible for all aspects of financial transactions, making sure to keep a proper record and all accounts up to date, as well as keeping the trustees informed. As a Treasurer you will also become a part of the board of trustees. This position will only require around 1-2 hours per week of your time as and when needed, and be performed remotely, so you can set your own hours to suit. There may be periods in the year where how much time is needed fluctuates such as towards the end of the fiscal year. A DBS check will be required, however Ashdown Scouts will organise this. This role is ideal for a retired accountant or bookkeeper looking to utilise their skills to benefit the community, or someone with relevant qualifications looking to gain some experience. For more information For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on , or email us at