Are you a disabled person passionate about disability rights and equality?
Can you bring fresh ideas to the table to help drive our organisation forward and give a greater voice to disabled people across Wales?
The future is exciting here at Disability Wales, and you could be a part of it by applying to join the Board as DW’s new Treasurer.
Disability Wales (DW) / Anabledd Cymru is the national association of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) striving to achieve the rights and equality of disabled people in Wales. By applying to become DW’s Treasurer, you could help shape our future and support our work on financial planning and sustainability.
Once appointed, the successful candidate will have a year to shadow our serving Treasurer before taking over the role during the Autumn of 2026. Opportunities for learning and development and full support will be provided.
As a Disabled People’s Organisation, we aim to demonstrate good practice in governance. We strive to provide a supportive and fully inclusive environment which enables Directors to flourish, as well as maximise their talents through a range of opportunities.
Need some words of encouragement before you apply? Watch this short video to hear about what it is to be a director, from our directors themselves.
Further information
| Role title | Treasurer (Director / Trustee) |
| Accountable to: | Chairperson and Board of Directors |
| Term of Office: | Up to three years |
| Role purpose: | To have general oversight of all DW financial matters and take a lead role in financial planning and budgeting and to ensure that funding is spent on the items for which it is given Together with fellow Directors/Trustees to be responsible for developing DW’s policy and work; managing the organisation including its money and people; and serving the best interests of DW at all times |
| Commitment: | To report to the Board on a regular basis including through the preparation and presentation of budgets ensuring that it is appropriately informed about DW’s financial situation To participate in discussion and decision making; to read papers in advance of the meetings; to attend and participate in Board Induction and other Training as required; to participate in Annual Appraisal and personal development interviews with the Chairperson |
| Expenses | This is a voluntary position. Any out-of-pocket expenses will be paid in line with DW’s policy. |
Closing date: 12 noon on 26 September 2025
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed.
Are you interested in joining us to strive for a more inclusive Wales for disabled people? Apply today, we can’t wait to hear from you!
If you have any questions, please email: Leandra Craine membership@disabilitywales.org
