Trustee
The Gane Trust Closing date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for people who bring knowledge or passion for the arts, design, social care, digital communication, or charity governance and legal matters. If you care about supporting creativity and social wellbeing in the South West, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Founded in 1954 by furniture designer and manufacturer Crofton Gane, the Gane Trust supports people in the arts, craft, design, welfare, and social care. We offer grants and fund travel award schemes for students in higher education.
We're based in Bristol and focus on supporting people in the South West of England including Bath, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
We're looking for Trustees who are:
Committed to our mission and values
Team players who enjoy collaboration
Creative thinkers with a flexible approach
Confident sharing ideas and perspectives
Connected to communities we aim to support
You might have experience in:
Charity finance or legal matters
Arts or design education/artist development
Running or working in charities or community organisations
Social care or welfare services
Digital communication or website management
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Global Majority backgrounds, younger people and people who are Disabled (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010) as these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the Gane Trust.
We believe diversity strengthens our work and welcome individuals as their whole selves. Trustees are appointed for their unique experiences, skills, and perspectives - not to represent any specific background or group.
Application Process
Complete a simple application form where we ask you share with us why you wish to join the Gane Trust and how you think your Experience, Skills and Qualifications will be of value to the Trust.
If you are successful at this stage, then we will invite you to an interview with members of the board of trustees.
Job Requirements
Review grant applications and help decide who receives funding (3 meetings a year). You will work with fellow trustees to ensure that grant allocations are fair and fit with our eligibility criteria, policies and strategic objectives.
Join strategy sessions to shape the Trust's future (3 online meetings a year). As a trustee, you'll help guide the Trust's legal and strategic decisions through strategy sessions.
Support the development of the Trust to ensure it meets it aims. Share your skills and experience, taking on tasks outside of the meetings to help the Trust meet it's mission.
Be an ambassador - share our mission and represent us at events.
You don't need to be an expert in everything, we value fresh perspectives, lived experience, and a willingness to learn.
Job Responsibilities
Grant meetings: 3 a year
Strategy meetings: 3 a year
For more information visit our website and download the infopack.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026
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Location:
South West
How to Apply
To apply and download the infopack visit our website: www.ganetrust.org.uk/about
We welcome questions from potential trustees and can organise a phone call with a current trustee to talk more about the role.
Deadline: 02/06/26 5pm
- Contact name: Georgia Bate
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Gane Trust
We are a grant-making organisation supporting arts, crafts, design, social care, and well-being to develop relationships with individuals and drive transformative change in partnership with universities and other organisations.