Skaped Trustee

Skaped Trustee

Trustee/Governor
J103946
At a glance

Skills

  • Accountancy / Auditing
  • Business development / Sales
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Strategic development and planning
  • HR

Where

London, E2 6HG
Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
15 days per year

Deadline

01 May 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Skaped is excited to announce that we are recruiting new trustees! We are keen to welcome individuals from all walks of life, particularly those who have lived experiences of the migration system, racism, sexism, and/or marginalisation in any form.

What will you be doing?

Skaped is excited to announce that we are recruiting at least two new Trustees to join our current Board! We are particularly interested in people with a background in HR, community organisers, fundraising, and business development/or social entrepreneurship, and those with a strong passion for social justice. 

About Skaped:

Skaped is an East-London community-led Artivist organisation that encourages young people to engage with community building and social change through the creative arts. As an organisation, we run relatable creative workshops, educational programmes and art projects for 11-30-year-olds mainly from marginalised communities. Our programmes have sparked conversations surrounding societal change, decolonisation, gender equality, gentrification, migration, anti-discrimination, and the like.

What are we looking for?

Job Responsibilities

  • A trustee must comply with he charity's governing document and the law
  • Support the development and provide support for the CEO and Team in the running of SKAPED
  • Review and approve the organisation's annual and financial report
  • Keep accurate records and provide periodic accounting to the beneficiaries
  • Champion Skaped’s vision, mission, and values, driving the organization forward.
  • Contribute ideas and help implement new systems, policies, and processes
  • Advocate for creativity, inclusivity, and community-driven change.

Job Requirements

  • An understanding of working with a founder who is still involved in the organisation's delivery.
  • Commitment to Skaped policies and procedures.
  • Understands the value of art and how this can lead to community and societal change
  • Who possesses a good understanding of working with young people, especially in deprived areas
  • Skaped is a women-led organisation, so we're looking for someone who has a strong commitment to supporting and championing the Skaped community of women: (by women, we mean anyone who ever self-identifies as such, be they cis, trans, non-binary, or gender fluid!)

Desirable Qualities:

  • Previous experience of being a Trustee
  • Experience working with small grassroots, creative community organisations and/or in social justice and community organising
  • To be willing to be a main contact for HR-related enquiries
  • Commitment to supporting Skaped’s business plan
  • Desire to commit to further learning and development opportunities as a Trustee

For more details about the recruitment packs and the application form, please follow the link to our website below.

What difference will you make?

Our Board currently consists of three trustees dedicated to guiding and overseeing the organisation. We are now looking for new board members who want to see Skaped expand its ambitious plans for the future. As a trustee, you will play a key role in ensuring we stay true to our core values: Creativity, Inclusivity, Intersectionality, Community Empowerment, Empathy, and Social Justice. If you resonate with our values, please apply today!  

We are striving to be unconventional, creating an organisation that prioritises care and acceptance both within our activism and general workspace. We aim to be prominent and committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from individuals from all walks of life, particularly those who have lived experiences of the migration system, racism, sexism, and/or marginalisation in any form.

As a member of the Skaped Board, you will be expected to champion the Skaped values and support our senior team leaders as we begin the next chapter of our journey.

Before you apply

Please apply following this link: https://forms.gle/7W8jDWqbLHHM2pzs6

Causes
  • Arts
  • Human rights
  • Local / community
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Skaped is an East-London community-led Artivist organisation encouraging young people to engage with community building and social change through the creative arts. As an organisation, we run...