Pollock’s Toy Museum Trustee Vacancy: Volunteer Treasurer

Pollock’s Toy Museum (Registered Charity No. 313622) is seeking an Honorary Treasurer and Bookkeeper to join the trustee body. For further information and to apply, see below.

A bright red tin toy cash register sits on a shelf surrounded by children's books and tiny toy geese

Pollock’s Toy Museum is an independent museum, founded in 1956 and part of a continuation of a historic East London shop specialising in toy theatre prints from the nineteenth century. It was at two addresses in the West End until 2023 when the Trustees moved the collection and are now re-establishing it on a new basis, with the aim of achieving a long-term home and financial security.

The Museum is run by volunteers, some of whom are Trustees, at two London sites, one in
the City and the other in Croydon, which are on short leases. The Trustees oversee the
management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Pollock’s Toy Museum
has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Board members
have a collective responsibility and abide by the rules set out by the Charity Commission.
The Trust generates income through wholesale and retail trading, grants, events and
educational activities. The turnover in 2024 was £28,538.71 and is expected to grow.

Your skills

We are looking for someone willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the
role of Honorary Treasurer and Bookkeeper. Previous experience in finance is essential.

  • Management of online banking with the charity’s bank
  • Bookkeeping including preparation of reports / spreadsheets detailing the Leadenhall and Croydon museums income and expenditure
  • Reconciliation of Current and Gold bank accounts
  • Reviewing and agreeing online donation account
  • Preparing invoices and reviewing billing activities
  • Initiating payment to suppliers – approximately 3-4 times per month
  • Preparing simple Year End Accounts; currently, the Trust is not required to file
  • formal accounts with the Charities Commission
  • Developing and implementing financial reporting systems in line with the Trust’s
  • changing/growing activities

You do not need previous governance experience as we will provide a full induction and training as needed for trust governance.

Personal skills and qualities

  • Commitment to understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities of the
    Charity Commission’s legal requirements and best practice for charity trustees
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member
  • Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively and
  • collaboratively in discussion
  • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Enthusiasm for Pollock’s Toy Museum’s vision and mission
  • Willingness to lead according to Pollock’s Toy Museum Trust values

Terms of office

  • This charity trustee position is appointed for a two-year term of office that may be renewed
  • This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed if agreed in advance

Time commitment

  • 8 hours a week, ideally split across two days
  • Attending 6-10 Board meetings annually: currently meetings are held via Zoom on weekday evenings and typically last 1-2 hours
  • There are occasional events in person in London which are optional, and often fun
  • Ad hoc and occasional support/consultation on projects working with other trustees, suppliers, charity employees or volunteers on individual projects
  • Attendance in person at occasional events in London and regionally is desirable

To apply

Please send a cover email and CV to info.pollockstoymuseum@gmail.com
Interviews will be held either in person or online in August or September 2025.