TRUSTEE INFORMATION PACK
Dear Applicant
Thank you for considering your application as an Impact Arts Trustee. I hope you find the following informative and helpful.
About Us
Established in 1994, Impact Arts is a forward-thinking community arts organisation which uses the arts and creativity to enable and empower social change. Impact Arts is a Scottish Charity limited by guarantee.
Our Mission
To help people and communities transform their lives through creativity and the arts.
Our Ambition
To be recognised as Scotland’s leading community arts charity.
Our Values
We consider the arts as a positive tool for change – helping people to:
- Build confidence and attain new skills
- Get back into work or education
- Source work in the creative arts
- Enjoy better health or simply improve quality of life
From dance to digital, our door is always open.
What We Do
We work collaboratively with children, young people, older people and communities to achieve our aims. Each year we work with over 6500 people, actively engaging in creative activity through projects, events and exhibitions.
We have over 30 staff and 100 freelance artists working on services across Central Scotland with our Head Office in Glasgow. Our leadership team has, on average, 10 years with the organisation.
We work with multiple partners and funders all with a strong ethos #artchangeslives. We are supported by Inspiring Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Lottery funds, Lloyds TSB Foundation PDI, Scottish Government People and Communities, foundations and trusts and individual commissions.
Our Impact
What we’ve helped people achieve in 2015/16:
- Our qualified staff and artists have worked with over 400 children in arts and creativity
- We’ve supported over 200 older people unleash their creativity
- Over 280 young people achieved a formal accreditation as a result of their progress in our programmes
- Nearly 500 young people engaged in skills development and getting ready for employment
In 2013 we were Highly Commended by a Craft Skills Award and in 2015 we were announced as Training Provider of the Year at the Creative & Cultural Skills Awards. We were nominated in 2015 by the Herald Society Awards (the Young Gallery) and SURF Awards (Creative Pathways). Recognition of our work can be found at
Detailsof our annual report and accounts can be found Our 2015/16 Annual Report provides full detail of our funders.
General Statement: Being a Trustee
The responsibility of a Trustee is to direct the affairs of Impact Arts through efficient, effective and accountable governance ensuring that the organisation is solvent, professionally-run and that it acts in accordance with its aims and objectives.
Trustees are responsible and accountable for the overall strategic leadership and direction of Impact Acts, safeguarding the assets, reputation and ethos of the organisation and promoting its work. Trustees are expected to uphold our core values.
Duties as a Trustee
As a responsible charity, we take best guidance in upholding our duties and responsibilities as Trustees. The following link provides a full overview
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has produced ‘Guidance for Charity Trustees’. The document sets out in detail the duties and responsibilities of charity trustees in Scotland. Guidance for Charity Trustees
Person Specification
Our Trustees will uphold and represent our purpose, vision, values and mission in a personal and professional capacity and will come from a range of backgrounds and relevant experience.
The maximum number of Trustees is 11 and Trustees are able to serve for a maximum of 6 years. We are looking to recruit 1 Trustee with senior level financial management experience (understanding of SORP would be a distinct advantage) to further enhance the current Trustee Board. Working with the Chair, the Board and supporting the Head of Finance and Operations, the Trustee will be expected to have regular contact and oversight of the charity’s finances.
All Trustees must have or be prepared to gain an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role and be eligible to act as a Company Director and Charity Trustee. Profiles of our existing Board Trustees can be found at The Board works closely with our Leadership Team
In terms of time commitment, on average, a board member would be expected to undertake the following:-
- 5 x Trustee Board meetings held per annum (generally held in Glasgow or Edinburgh, commencing 5.30pm for approximately 2.5 hours duration)
- 1 x Trustee Board full day strategy session
- 1 x Annual General Meeting
- 1 x annual meeting with Chair
- There is an expectation that Trustees will take Board ownership of one strategic theme, acting as a “sponsor” for the Board, staff and customers.
- Engagement with our exhibitions and events which run throughout the year.
Whilst the role is unpaid, reasonable expenses are payable in line with our standard expenses policy.
How to Apply
We hope that you have found the Trustee Pack informative and useful. To apply, please complete your application (CV and one page supporting letter) and voluntary EO Form and submit to
This is an open recruitment process with no set deadline.
Within the supporting statement section of your application (one page maximum), you should provide clear evidence of how you meet the requirements within the Role Profile. Please also outline your motivation and aspirations for the role in your supporting statement.
Data Protection Act 1998
Trustees should be aware that we are required to share your personal information (if appointed to the Board) in the following ways:
- As a Company Limited by Guarantee, we must register Trustees as directors with Companies House
- As required information to support grant and tender submissions
- With banking institutions and insurance companies (specifically in relation to the professional indemnity insurance cover)
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