About The Art Ministry A number of vacancies exist for the role of Trustee of The Art Ministry. The Art Ministry is based in Hadleigh, Essex, and provides subsidised classes in arts and crafts for a wide variety of groups in the community, particularly for the less able. The classes enable their members to develop their creativity and experience social interaction. About the role of Trustees A Trustee is a voluntary, but legally recognised role, and would be a member of The Art Ministry’s Board of Trustees. This Board ensures compliance with regulation, and with The Art Ministry’s objects, as well as helping to promote and manage The Art Ministry. The Board meets four times a year on average, in the evening in Hadleigh. In addition Trustees may meet as member of specialist committees, or to help promote The Art Ministry. Trustees will be required to read documents prepared for The Board, participate in and lead Board discussions, and provide guidance on new initiatives. Skills desirable of a Trustee Willing and able to give their time and effort to The Art Ministry Capable of considering matters relating to the future direction of The Art Ministry An understanding and acceptance of the duties of a Trustee Willingness to work within the regulatory framework Good team player Able to think independently Experience desirable of a Trustee The Art Ministry is particularly interested in recruiting people with experience in one or more of the following: teaching and/or creation of arts and crafts volunteering, either as a volunteer or recruiting volunteers accounting, particularly book-keeping governance of charities health and safely, including risk assessment and control secretarial duties to a committee Training Appropriate training with be provided. What next? For further information and initial enquiries please contact Allan Webb, at allan.webb@btinternet.com or send a brief CV to the same e-mail address. A role description is attached. The Art Ministry’s registration number is 1108227, our web-site is www.theartministry.org.uk For general information on the role of a Trustee, please see The Charity Commission’s web-site: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/publications/ccpubstg.asp

Allan Webb
SS7 2DQ
allan.webb@btinternet.com

31/03/2010

25/02/2010