Trustee – Arts & Heritage (Wainsgate)

About Wainsgate
https://wainsgate.co.uk/ – Wainsgate Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in the South Pennines that has become a distinctive centre for dance, music, visual arts, spoken word, heritage and community life. Our approach treats heritage as lived and evolving – sustained through creative practice, learning, gathering and care for the building itself. We punch above our weight, working with internationally significant artists and partners while remaining deeply rooted locally.

The Role
Trustees join a collaborative board working alongside the creative team to ensure Wainsgate thrives artistically, financially and organisationally. This is not about directing artistic content, but about enabling it – offering perspective, challenge and support so the vision can grow with resilience and integrity.

You will help to:
Ensure strong, proportionate governance and legal compliance
Support financial oversight and income diversification
Contribute strategic thinking at a moment of growth
Champion Wainsgate through networks and partnerships
Act as a thoughtful critical friend to the creative team

We welcome first-time trustees and people from backgrounds under-represented in the arts and heritage sector. You don’t need every skill listed – curiosity, generosity and belief in artist-led culture matter as much as professional expertise.

Time commitment: approx. 6-8 meetings per year, plus optional involvement in events and working groups.

Download the full Trustee Pack from our https://wainsgate.co.uk/trustee-call-out/ – website for more detail.