Trustee Call Out

www.oddarts.co.uk​ @OddArtsUK Odd Arts Trustee Introduction Odd Arts is an innovative, creative & ethical organisation, using theatre and the arts to transform lives, predominantly within the criminal justice arena. We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to become a Trustee of our charity at a time of real growth and excitement. We are currently under-represented by BAME individuals within our Board and are keen to build a whole organisation that reflects the society we live and work with. We are particularly interested in people with experience in: Prisons; Arts; Youth; Social Justice.

However, we will be happy to receive applications from individuals with experience in other sectors.

Odd Arts Aims: - Reduce risk of (re) offending - Build more cohesive and safer communities - Improve mental well being including increased confidence and self worth - Improve work based skills through accreditation, communication skills and therapeutic learning - Increase access and engagement to the arts and culture for disadvantaged groups Outputs include: - issue based drama workshops and projects - therapeutic theatre programmes teaching new skills around thinking and communication - film, creative arts and music workshops (always including drama) - interactive theatre performances Values: - Empowerment and enrichment for all - Passion for arts and social justice - Freedom to explore new ideas and create - Equality of expression for all staff and stakeholders - Learning from and within everything we do - A restorative and strengths based approach Trustee - Odd Arts

Remuneration:

The role of the Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

Location:

Manchester

Time commitment:

Four Board meetings per year. The Trustee may be expected to attend some additional sub-group meetings.

Reporting to

Board of Trustees & Accountable to Charity Commission, stakeholders, service-users and funder.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Objective The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisations aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Main Responsibilities -

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To ensure that the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisations’ governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning Continually striving for best practice in Governance that adds to public trust and confidence in the charity To ensure Odd Arts fulfils the objectives outlined within its constitution

Main Duties -

Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources Interviewing, appointing and monitoring the work and activities of the senior paid staff Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity