As TBBT develops from a start-up into a more established organisation operating at a national scale, it's looking for someone with financial and accounting expertise to become its new Treasurer, and at least one new Trustee who may have a strong legal, public relations or fundraising background.
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The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is a UK charity based in Manchester which strives to make life more affordable for people on low incomes. It aims to build stronger communities and reduce food waste using an innovative and self-sustaining approach to the redistribution of surplus food and non-food items. TBBT's model is based on a streamlined way of working which maximises resource and minimises waste, creating an affordable food service that is simple and cost-effective. As a result, the charity's work has a transformative effect, helping to make people's lives more affordable while encouraging them to eat better. TBBT has 25,000 registered members across 56 hubs, and serves 3,000 members per week, redistributing roughly 250,000 meals on a weekly basis. Its annual turnover is approximately £1.1m.
TBBT works in collaboration with local partners and national networks to create bespoke packages of support for its local communities. It also offers advice and practical solutions for dealing with debt, managing utilities, accessing mental health support and available grants and funding. Volunteers are at the heart of its operations. It is recognised formally by the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and has almost 400 volunteers working with it each week.
TBBT's long-term vision is to address the premiums which people in poverty pay for everyday essentials simply because of their personal circumstances. To achieve this, it is planning on establishing a national service across the UK within the next three years, targeting large towns and small cities and establishing at least 25 hubs per region. By year three, it expects that it will have 250,000 registered members, serving 10,000 members per week with over £10m of annual savings for its members.
Trustee
As The Bread and Butter Thing enters a new phase of growth and geographic expansion, it is looking to appoint at least one new Trustee who will assist the Charity in achieving its ambitions of becoming a national organisation within the next three years. The appointed Trustee(s) will use their specific skill set and relevant experience to help the Board make strategic decisions and expand TBBT's reach to help transform people’s lives and make everyday essentials more affordable for them.
TBBT's Trustees have a strong alignment with its vision and mission, and pro-actively help to work towards its success and growth. Responsibilities of the Trustee may include:
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Treasurer Trustee
As The Bread and Butter Thing enters a new phase of growth and geographic expansion, it is looking to appoint a Treasurer who will be responsible for maintaining an overview of the Charity’s financial affairs as it looks to achieve its ambitions of becoming a national organisation within the next three years. They will report on matters relating to the Charity’s financial viability and risk management, including its adherence in these areas to good practice, and legal requirements.
The Treasurer will advise the Board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities, and will lead the Board as it carries out its duties to ensure due diligence, and that proper accounting records are kept. The Treasurer will also work closely with the executive team to ensure that TBBT continues to expand its reach while ensuring financial stability. The Treasurer, alongside other Trustees, will serve as a steward of the organisation's resources and will be responsible for the Charity’s strategy, operations, adherence to law and regulation, and financial management.
Trustee
As TBBT develops from a start-up into a more established organisation operating at a national scale, it's looking for at least one new Trustee who may have a strong legal, public relations or fundraising background.
The successful candidate(s) may have experience in one, or more, of the following areas:
Legal: Candidates will have in-depth experience of working directly with legal issues. This experience might have been gained as a lawyer or as a non-lawyer with extensive experience of soliciting legal advice. They will be able to provide counsel on deciding when legal advice needs to be procured.
Public relations / affairs: Candidates will have a background of public relations / affairs gained in a senior role either within the commercial, political, government, or regulated sectors. They will have the ability to operate at a strategic level and advise on increasing TBBT's profile within local or national government and related authorities / institutions.
Fundraising: Candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of strong professional fundraising experience. They will have a strong network with grant-giving charities and foundations or similar, which can be leveraged to raise funds for TBBT.
The Charity is open to receiving applications from those seeking their first Trustee role, as long as they have the ability to work collaboratively at a strategic level and foster constructive relationships.
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Treasurer Trustee
As TBBT develops from a start-up into a more established organisation operating at a national scale, it's looking for someone with financial and accounting expertise to become its new Treasurer.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of financial, risk and corporate governance systems, gained by serving at a senior level in a UK-based organisation or charity. They will have the ability to advise and monitor the financial / accounting health of TBBT.
Candidates will have a strong alignment with the vision and mission of the Charity. They will assist TBBT in transforming people’s lives and making everyday essentials more affordable for them. The Charity is open to receiving applications from those seeking their first Treasurer role, as long as they have the ability to work collaboratively at a strategic level and foster constructive relationships.
The role is unremunerated but reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses can be reimbursed. There are 4 afternoon Board meetings per year, with ad hoc communication in between; in-person attendance at at least two Board meetings per year is expected, with the option of attending the rest remotely. Board meetings alternate location between London and Manchester, and usually take place on Wednesdays between 1pm and 3pm. TBBT welcomes applications from all candidates who are UK-based, as long as they are able to attend two meetings in person.
If you would like to register your interest in this role, please fill in the form below. A member of the Nurole team will be in touch ahead of the deadline to let you know whether it would be worth submitting an application and to discuss the process further.