HONORARY TREASURER

The Caley is currently looking for an Honorary Treasurer to help oversee its financial affairs.  The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional, and comply with accepted accounting practice. (With advice and support from Independent Examiners.)
• Ensure accurate and compliant records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
• Monitor and prepare reports on the Caley’s financial health for Council members.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns in line with regulatory standards (OSCR), accounts and closing off the books of account ahead of the independent examination of the Annual Report.
• Preparation of financial returns to OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator).

You can find more information about the role by using the links below.

• Background Information
• Role Description

Please note: this is a voluntary role.

If you are interested in this role, or would like further information, please contact president@rchs.co.uk

Volunteering with The Caley

There are a  number of different opportunities for Caley members to volunteer .

Saughton Park:

• Could you be part of the Caley gardening crew at Saughton Park?  We have weekly volunteering sessions for Caley members on Monday and Friday mornings as well as occasional weekend sessions when needed.  You can fit your volunteering into your other commitments.  For more information email: caleyatsaughton@rchs.co.uk
• We run a number of shows during the year and welcome support in setting up and on the day of the show.  If you can offer an hour or two it all helps.  email: springshow@rchs.couk for the Spring Bulb Show at the beginning of April or caleyatsaughton@rchs.co.uk for other shows.
• in 2025 we hope to introduce more regular Caley Plant sales at other times.  Is this something that would interest you? Email: caleyatsuaghton@rchs.co.uk

Demonstration Allotment

• Caley members volunteer on the Caley organic demonstration allotment at Bridgend, Edinburgh on Thursdays.  If this is of interest contact administrator@rchs.co.uk and she will put you in touch.

Helping at other shows and events

• The Caley likes to be represented at other events in Scotland and we need help from Caley members to ensure this is enjoyable rather than onerous.  For example in 2025 we will be manning the Plant Creche at Scone Palace Garden Fair.  Could you help in either the morning or the afternoon?    It all helps. email: administrator@rchs.co.uk