Fundraiser and Trustee

Artspace Brighton is a small established charity which supports, empowers and brings together adults experiencing mental health issues through weekly art studio sessions. We have a small, dedicated and friendly team of trustees and volunteers. Please check our website to find out more about our work, volunteers, and trustees.

As a Trustee or Fundraiser of Artspace you will have a commitment to the Charity and ensure that it is effectively governed in line with our mission, vision and values.

General Trustees: as part of the Board, you will determine the strategy and development of Artspace, safeguard and promote the values of the organisation, be effective, responsible and accountable as a Trustee and contribute to the Board functioning effectively.

In addition to looking for General Trustees, we are specifically looking for Fundraising Trustees, to pursue fundraising applications and bids on behalf of Artspace.

Fundraisers: in addition to the above, you will have an overview of organisational financial activities; communicate with the Treasurer, make recommendations to the Board on funding/ financial applications, report on those applied for, and ensure that proper funding procedures are maintained.

Skills

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues, and/ or have CIC, charity or community outreach backgrounds, with values inline with Artspace's own.

We are looking for passionate individuals who can strategize and think creatively, communicate clearly, be able to bring fresh ideas, and being able to work effectively as part of our team.

Regarding Fundraisers, we are looking for those experienced in writing applications/ bids. We also welcome applications from those with formal fundraising training, but limited experience, who are looking to become established in this field. 

Benefits

• Being part of a friendly, passionate and impactful team.
• To utilise your knowledge base to making real difference in peoples' lives, and to expand your repertoire of skills and experience which could boost your employment opportunities in this field.
• To feel value and rewarded for your time and effort.

Practical Considerations

You will receive a full induction, and introduction to the organisation, and will be supported in the role by the chair and other trustees.

You will also participate in an annual review and planning for the future meeting.

Trustees also spend a minimum of 3 hours per week fulfilling their role, in addition to 4 formal quarterly trustee meetings per year. 

When do I need to be available?

Details	Trustees spend a minimum of 3 hours per week fulfilling their role, in addition to 4 formal trustee meetings per year. This varies according to the time of year, deadlines for bids, and identified key actions within our development plan. You will also participate in an annual review and planning for the future meeting.

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