Trustee
North Tyneside Art Studio is looking for new Trustees 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 role on the board.
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting time of genuine growth for our organisation. Trustees should have:
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?
We are particularly keen to hear from people with prior experience of being a charity Trustee and experience in any of the following areas:
Finance
HR
Business Planning and Commerce
Building Management
Communications & Marketing
Hospitality
IT
Posted for
North Tyneside Arts Studio
Interests
- Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
Activities
- Trusteeship and Committee Work
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
When can I volunteer?
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Meetings are held 6 times a year. Role starts in April 2024.
Location
Linskill Centre
Linskill Tce
North shields
NE30 2AY
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