Trustee
New Art Studio Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Our Trustees bring a range of skills, experience and commitment to supporting the charity's Co-Directors, volunteers and other staff, and work together to ensure that the charity's core activities, fundraising and public profile all meet the charity's stated aims and principles.
The role of the Trustee is voluntary and currently Trustees give approximately six hours of their time per month to the New Art Studio, which includes attending meetings and working from home, plus occasional urgent matters, with opportunities for deeper involvement in relevant areas of the charity's work. Trustees attend four management committee meetings and up to two Trustee meetings per year - all take place in the evening, in North London and last approximately two hours. Reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Trustees work together on developing policy, organising and minuting meetings, recruiting and reviewing paid staff, supporting external events, managing finances, and taking an overview of fundraising and communications. Not all Trustees do everything, but everyone does something.
We are seeking people who are committed to supporting the important work of the New Art Studio, are able to work collaboratively and enjoy working as part of a team. We are prepared to adapt the process to be inclusive and to allow people with access needs to participate on an equal footing.
Job Requirements
We are looking for new Trustees who have some or any of the following experience, life skills and knowledge:
Art therapy background
Experience as a refugee or asylum seeker
Psychotherapy background
Management, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Fundraising, Educational, Artistic, Policy and Strategy experience.
Job Responsibilities
Ensuring the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
Maintaining financial control and ensuring that the organisation doesn't spend funds on activities which are not included in its own objects.
Contributing to the board of trustees through strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against targets.
Ensuring financial stability of the organisation, protecting and managing any charity property and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds.
Drawing up and monitoring internal policies, including equality and diversity, safeguarding, health and safety and human resources policies, including grievance and disciplinary policies.
Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation and helping to maintain effective board performance.
Holding the charity "in trust" for current and future beneficiaries.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
If you think you would like to join the New Art Studio Trustee team, please send us your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page), explaining why you are interested in joining us and what skills, experiences and perspectives you would bring to this role. Please send the application to [email protected]. Deadline - 23rd November at 12am (midnight).
If you would like an informal conversation with one of the trustees before applying, please contact us at [email protected]
- Contact email: [email protected]
About New Art Studio
New Art Studio provides group art therapy for refugees and asylum seekers. The organisation is based in Camden, London.
It provides specialist art therapy for some of the most dispossessed members of our society in a safe space. Together, they make art enabling members to express experiences and feelings that can’t always be put into words.