The Organisation:
Since 1991, Bóthar, a charity with a strong Irish identity, has specialised in the provision of livestock (primarily dairy cows and goats) and training to families in developing countries. Bóthar’s identity is based on strong relationships with farmers, schools and communities in rural and urban Ireland and overseas. Bóthar programmes have enabled women, men, children and communities worldwide to overcome hunger and poverty and to restore the environment in a sustainable way.
Animals are provided from donors in Ireland or financed by financial institutions and fundraising activities. The core purpose of Bóthar’s efforts is to improve the lives of entire families in the developing world. The experience of Bóthar is that livestock rearing can be both a sustainable mechanism to address poverty and an environmentally beneficial model.
In April 2024 Bóthar declared full compliance with the Charities Governance Code and with the strong controls and processes required by the regulator. In February 2025 the Bóthar annual audit is underway, and the audit report will be published on our website.
Bóthar is moving forward in a transparent and accountable way; transparent to our stakeholders and to the public and accountable to both our communities in Ireland and overseas.
Áilish O'Reilly is the interim CEO of Bóthar. Read her recent interview with the Irish Farmers Journal here It’s better that Bóthar owns its history, the good and the bad - CEO | Bóthar
Current board: Our Board Members | Bóthar
General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee:
* Comply with the Charity’s governing document
* Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
* Acting in the best interest of the charity
* Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
* Manage the assets of your charity
The Role:
Bóthar is seeking a Finance Trustee to join the board. The Finance Trustee will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of the organisation, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, and supporting the mission of Bóthar.
Role requirements and key responsibilities of the Finance Trustee include:
1. Financial Expertise and Board-Level Engagement
The Finance Trustee should be a qualified accountant with extensive board experience in either executive or non-executive capacities. This background will facilitate effective engagement with board members, ensuring that financial insights are accurately represented and strategically integrated at the board level.
2. Understanding of Not-for-Profit Financial Management
An understanding of not-for-profit financial operations is important, enabling the Finance Trustee to guide the organisation’s financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with sector-specific requirements.
3. Governance and Compliance Leadership
Responsible for upholding adherence to SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) standards, the Finance Trustee will ensure that all financial reporting meets these requirements. Their oversight will help maintain transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance across all financial practices.
4. Financial Oversight and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working closely with the CEO, the Finance Trustee will oversee management accounts and internal control compliance. They will provide strategic guidance to address funding challenges, operational costs, and other financial considerations critical to organisational stability.
Skills and Experience Required:
1. Financial Expertise: The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience working with boards, either in an executive or non-executive capacity. Familiarity with not-for-profit financials is highly advantageous.
2. Communication Skills: be required to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, including the CEO, Chairperson, and fellow board members.
3. Experience with Boards: Previous experience in a board role, whether in an executive or advisory capacity, is highly desirable. The candidate should possess a robust understanding of governance and the dynamics of effective board functioning.
4. Time Availability: The candidate must be able to dedicate sufficient time for the board role.
5. Strategic Thinking: The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to think strategically, particularly in advancing organisational goals.
6. Compliance: A strong understanding of, and commitment to, ensuring the charity’s operations adhere to governance standards and regulation.
Board Meetings:
The board meets online in the evenings of the second Tuesday of every month. Board meetings last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The AGM takes place in the last week of March and is in person.
There are no board committees currently, subject to expanding the board membership.
Board members attend specific events subject to their availability eg the National Ploughing Championship.
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