Join our Board of Trustees
Arts Uplift have an exciting opportunity for interested Trustees to join our fun company at an exciting time with much development planned. We are looking to convert to a CIO from a CIC and we need your help. We support people of all ages to improve their lives and learn new skills through a range of creative and cultural activities that take place in spaces across Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire as well as online.
You may work in the private sector and are looking for experience in the VCSE sector or to get involved in project management, arts development or arts and health work.
There are skills and knowledge to learn as well as share.
We actively encourage applications from local, global majority, Disabled/deaf/ND
Trustee Roles
Salary: Voluntary
Location: South Warwickshire / Remote
We are looking to recruit trustees from a range of backgrounds, life stages and skills to join us. At this time, we are looking for a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer plus others.
Recent experience or knowledge of the Creative Health or Health and Wellness Industry is preferable for the ideal candidate but not essential.
You would also need the following skills and qualities:
• A strong commitment to creative health and the Vision of the company
• A good understanding of governance, gained either as a Trustee of another charity, a director of a company, or as a manager who has worked with Boards
• The ability to apply clear logical thinking and creativity to developing our strategy
Role and responsibilities of a Trustee:
Role and responsibilities of a Trustee:
- Overseeing the running and governance of Arts Uplift
- Meet as a whole group four times a year plus an away day
- A sub task and finish group will meet monthly until the transition to a CIO happens, then frequency of meetings will be discussed
- Advocating for Arts Uplift and contributing to fundraising events or activities e.g. our quiz/auction
Some of the plans for development over the next 3 years include:
- Transitioning from a CIC to a CIO via the Charity Commission
- Developing our capacity through extending our team
- Developing further our Adult Mental Health programmes Ageing Well, Inside Stories and Create to Motivate across Coventry and Warwickshire
- Developing our individual giving, corporate donations, and other income streams
- Producing and touring theatre/dance performances and exhibitions with health messages e.g. Navigating Margaret (dementia awareness)
Benefits for a Trustee:
- You will gain much satisfaction from helping a small organisation grow and working with like-minded people, as well as giving something back to the community. There is nothing better than seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they are involved in our activities.
- You can attend our events and courses for free.
- Develop new skills and experience.
To Apply:
If you are interested in joining Arts Uplift as a Trustee please email AnnaClarke2002@btinternet.com with your CV and a 1 page setting out the skills and experience you could bring to this exciting role and which role you are interested in. Or send a short video or audio detailing your experience.
For more information about Arts Uplift email jenny@artsuplift.co.uk or call 01926 504212
