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Seeking an Independent Examiner for GBC accounts
The club is looking for someone who would be willing to do an annual Independent Examina􏰀on of the club’s accounts on a pro bono (voluntary) basis in return for a small thank you gi􏰁. An Independent Examina􏰀on is what happens for a non- regulated organisa􏰀on such as ours that does not have a legal requirement to have an official audit. The person would examine the accounts as if under the Chari􏰀es Act 2011 and would write an Independent Examiner’s Report for the commi􏰂ee.
All the club’s accounts are electronic so it doesn’t ma􏰂er where the person lives. Everything can be done with phone/Zoom calls to talk anything through.
If you know anyone, external to the club, who might be interested and willing, please put them in touch with me for more details at lizgbc@protonmail.com. Liz Armstrong
Treasurer
IT System Upgrade
A group of members has started looking at the possibility of improving the club IT system. This might be an off-the-shelf package suitable for small club management or something slightly more bespoke.
If you have experience and could offer any help or advice, please get in touch on news@gbc-online.org.uk as we’d like to hear from you.
Caroline
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