Treasurer for Friends of Crescent Garden (small award winning garden)

Crescent Garden is in the Alverstoke area of Gosport, it was part of the Architect, Thomas Owen’s grand design for a crescent in 1826 The garden housed a small neo-classic bath house and a reading room. An annual payment of £1.10 shillings was levied from residents for the maintenance and use of the pleasure garden, but this was discontinued by 1926 and the garden was no longer maintained.

In 1991 an Association of Friends of Crescent Gardens was formed and with the help of other organisations they have designed, planted and maintained a central planting round the site of the reading room, adapting a design contemporary with The Crescent by J.C. Loudon. All the plants in the recreated regency garden have been carefully researched to ensure that everything you see is authentic to before 1850.

Crescent Gardens are maintained in a close partnership between the Friends of Crescent Gardens and Gosport Borough Council and are free to be enjoyed by everyone 

The Friends of Crescent Garden is a thriving community group of members.  

The Friends of Crescent Garden committee organise fund raising events including an annual garden party and plant sale. There is an AGM in February usually attended by the mayor.

One of the key roles within the Friends of Crescent Garden committee is the Treasurer who helps control and keep track of the funds needed for the longevity of the garden.

There is no specific days/times for the treasuer to work providing the financial reports are produced when required. It is appreciated if the Treasurer is available for fund raising activities.

The treasurer’s responsibilities include producing a treasurer report for each quarterly meeting, for the February AGM and for year end.

Managing the gardeners cash account, providing funds where needed.

Providing the membership secretary with a monthly bank statement to include details of any membership subscriptions.

Paying cash into the bank from fund raising events.

Recording sales of stock items

Responsibility of the Sum-up card reader.

Managing the electricity account for the garden's electricity supply

Skills

Strong financial acumen and understanding of budgets and accounts.

Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly

Willingness to contribute to governance and strategic discussions

Ability to translate complex financial numbers into plain language for non-financial committee members

Familiar with excel

Strategic Thinking: Capacity to advise on the financial implications of long-term organizational goals and fundraising strategies.

Trustworthiness and Integrity: 

High ethical standards when handling funds, cash, and sensitive data