As a charity, we are required by law to have a Board of Trustees who oversee the organisation. Trustees support and help develop the charity's work by:

- Supporting the Haringey Culture Collective team
- Providing advice and acting as a critical friend
- Offering strategic leadership
- Advocating for the organisation
- Supporting the key areas of the charity development.

Trustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of Haringey Culture Collective, ensuring that the organisation operates properly and delivers its charitable objectives.

Being a Trustee is a position of responsibility, you will be supported by fellow Trustees and the wider organisation to fully understand and participate in the role.

Trustee Responsibilities

- Act in the Charity's Best Interests: Sometimes referred to as compliance, Trustees must ensure that the charity fulfils its purpose and operates legally.

- Act with a Duty of Care: Trustees must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly when making decisions.

- Duty of Prudence: Trustees must ensure the charity's resources are managed responsibly and that financial and organisational decisions are made carefully.

Time Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend four board meetings per year. These meetings don't last more than 2 hours and can be attended in person or online.

If work or illness prevents attendance, Trustees should notify the Company Secretary in advance. Missing two meetings consecutively may result in a review of the position.

Before each meeting, Trustees receive papers and financial reports by email, which typically take around 1 hour to review.

Occasionally, additional meetings, working groups, training sessions or events may take place. Trustees may also support the organisation by providing advice to staff or representing the organisation at public events