Volunteer Trustee

What will you be doing?

Who we are Space2 is an award winning arts and social change organisation based in Gipton, Inner East Leeds. We passionately believe in using community development principles and participatory arts to realise positive change with individuals and communities. From poetry to gardening, singing to sewing, weekly groups to performances and exhibitions, we work with communities to design and deliver projects and events which bring people together to share their creativity and skill, build confidence and enjoy themselves. From the cost of living crisis to the impacts of climate change, the communities we work with are facing huge challenges and we are committed to playing our part in addressing these challenges and creating a better future. The role We are looking for new trustees to share their skills and experiences to help Space2 and our communities thrive. Being a trustee is a voluntary role in which you will work with our Co-Directors and fellow trustees, sharing your knowledge and insight to help Space2 meet its aims. As a trustee you would need to attend 6 board meetings a year. If you have knowledge or skills in the following areas, we would love to hear from you: · Fundraising and Bid Writing · Governance and Policy Making · HR (Human Resources) · Legal Matters · Business or Commercial Environments · Being a ‘critical friend’

What are we looking for?

If you have knowledge or skills in the following areas, we would love to hear from you: · Fundraising and Bid Writing · Governance and Policy Making · HR (Human Resources) · Legal Matters · Business or Commercial Environments · Being a ‘critical friend’ It’s also really important that our board is representative of all of the communities we work with, so if you’re interested in the role but don’t have experience as a trustee, please get in touch. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and training will be provided.

What difference will you make?

For over twenty years Space2 has been inspiring social change through the arts. At the heart of our ethos is coproduction, and we are proud that our work is considered to be an exemplar of this methodology. Through co-designing, co-creating, and co-producing with our communities, we deliver projects that inspire those communities and change lives. Space2’s Board members, who are charity trustees and also company directors, share the responsibility for supporting, guiding and advising Space2.