www.oddarts.co.uk @OddArtsUK Odd Arts Trustee Introduction Odd Arts is a highly innovative, creative & ethical charity, using theatre to challenge inequalities & increase opportunities for people facing the greatest level of discrimination and disadvantage. We are looking for a passionate individual to become a Trustee of our charity at a time of real growth and excitement. We strive to have a Board that is reflective of the diverse identities of the communities we work with. We have recently completed a skills audit with our Board, which highlighted a gap in specialist expertise and experience in the following areas: - Brand and communications - Fundraising - Sustainability and the environment 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 interactive theatre performances - Therapeutic theatre programmes within secure settings - Community led social action projects using theatre & arts to campaign and raise awareness 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
We are an anti-racist chairty and considerate of the environment.
www.oddarts.co.uk @OddArtsUK 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 funders. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Objective The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation's 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
How to apply - Please express an interest in becoming a Trustee by emailing rebecca@oddarts.co.uk Please explain why you are the right person for this role and what attracts you to it on no more than one side of A4.