About
Musicspace is a well-established charity that’s been providing innovative music therapy for people of all ages to help them communicate, express themselves and start building relationships.
Trustees needed to join board for Music Therapy charity
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/MusicSpace/opportunities/Trustees-needed-to-join-board-for-Music-Therapy-charity/79645 to join
Summary
MusicSpace is a well-established charity needing a treasurer and trustees with social media/marketing and fundraising experience to support our work.Detailed description
Come and Join MusicSpace as a Trustee
Music therapy uses music & sounds where words may be difficult to find. Musicspace has been providing innovative music therapy for people of all ages to help them communicate, express themselves and start building relationships.
We’re currently looking for people who can bring expertise to the charity in the key areas of finance (i.e. act as Treasurer), social media and marketing, fundraising, and also for people who may have lived experience of music therapy as a carer or service user.
We ask Trustees to:
- Bring expertise to the charity that will help to develop forward-looking music and performing arts strategy.
- Ensure that MusicSpace complies with all relevant legislation and regulations within charity and company laws.
- Contribute actively to the board’s responsibility for the strategic direction of MusicSpace, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- Attend meetings of the board and undertake the necessary preparation to be able to fully participate in board meeting discussions.
- Safeguard and promote the well-being and welfare of the Charity’s beneficiaries.
- Apply appropriate scrutiny to budgets and accounts to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of MusicSpace.
Skills and experience that we are looking for:
A commitment to the vision and values of MusicSpace
Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences
Ability to think creatively and be receptive to new ideas
Ability to assimilate complex information, develop strategies and make sound independent decisions
Ability to monitor performance and hold leadership to account, where necessary
Professional expertise or experience in an area in one or more of the following areas would be very beneficial:
- Finance/accounting (act as Treasurer – see further details below)
- Social media promotion work/marketing
- Fundraising (particularly experience of fundraising and networking in the Bristol region
- Experience as a carer accessing therapies for your dependant
It would be great if you also had:
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
Knowledge of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults
Experience of music, performing arts or creative industry
Treasurer (about the role)
The Treasurer will hold the organisation to account for the Charity’s finances and financial vision, maintain financial control and ensure we comply with our legal responsibilities as a registered charity. They will work with members of the team to ensure that there is a transparent and clear financial process. It is the Treasurer’s role to advise the other Trustees on all aspects of the charity's financial management and reporting, controls and solvency.
They also provide oversight of the annual accounts; the annual budget & financial forecasts and ensures that appropriate financial policies e.g reserves are in place.
Essential skills (in addition to wider trustee skills)
- Financial/accountancy qualification and experience
- Computer literacy: competency with accounts packages as well as general IT
To apply, or for more information about the role please get in contact with us.