Treasurer

Treasurer

North Tyneside Art Studio is looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board.

North Tyneside Art Studio (NTAS) is a small, dynamic charity with over 30 years of experience and expertise in using art and creativity to support the mental health and wellbeing of people and communities across North Tyneside. Our main site is a vibrant, creative Art Studio based in North Shields (just behind the Linskill Centre) and our NTAS II site operates from a bright, light retail unit in the heart of Wallsend. We focus on long-term change and support people to develop the creative tools to manage and maintain positive mental health.

As an organisation we are always looking to engage with our communities and are always open to new ideas and new ways of working. We try hard to make every penny count and ensure that all our work can demonstrate positive outcomes and value for money.

You can find out more about our organisation at the following places:

Website: www.northtynesideartstudio.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthTynesideArtStudio

Twitter: @ntartstudio

Instagram: @northtynesideartstudio

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting time of genuine growth for our organisation and the role of Treasurer is a specific and important role on the board.

As part of the wider trustee team you will need:

A commitment to NTAS’s work and ethos
A willingness to work as part of a team
A commitment to carry out the duties of a Board Member (we currently meet 6 times a year)
A willingness to act as a champion for NTAS
The ability to treat sensitive information confidentially

About North Tyneside Arts Studio

North Tyneside Art Studio is a creative mental health and wellbeing organisation. We use art and creativity to transform the lives of people and communities. At our main Studio we work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues and everyone referred to the Studio has a mental health diagnosis. We provide a programme of structured support which provides people with purpose and pathways and builds the confidence and resilience to support personal recovery and/or prevent mental health crisis. We give people the tools to manage and maintain their mental health and feel more in control of their lives.

Our NTAS II project, in the heart of Wallsend, offers a vibrant, multi-agency, creative community hub which offers people open-access to a range of creative and social groups and workshops. We also deliver a wide range of community based projects that focus on wellbeing, community connections and raising awareness of the positive impact of art and creativity.

What skills do I need?

As Treasurer, you will bring your financial knowledge and expertise to help the organisation meet its financial responsibilities. This could include:

Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation
Taking the lead in interpreting and explaining financial reports and information
Advising the Board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
Ensuring proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place
Liaising with professional advisors (e.g auditors)
Overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts and financial reports
Review and approve management accounts

The ideal person will bring knowledge and experience of bookkeeping and financial management, charity finances, good financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate clearly.

Details

• Accessibility
  Meetings take place at our main Studio in North Shields (NE30 2AY). The building is fully accessible and disabled toilets are available in the main Linskill Centre, 20 metres away. NTAS is a progressive organisation and will, wherever possible, make reasonable adjustments to ensure everyone can contribute and participate.
• Age restrictions
  18 plus
• Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
• DBS check required
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
  Travel Expenses for attending meetings and events will be provided
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
  NTAS will offer you a warm, friendly welcome and the training and support you need to enjoy your time as a Trustee and make a real and significant contribution to the organisation and the lives of the people we support.
• Training provided
  Ongoing training is available as required.
• Volunteer induction
• Volunteer Policy
• Volunteers covered by insurance
• Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
• Written role description

Location

Linskill Centre
Linskill Tce
North shields
NE30 2AY

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