Volunteer Chair of Trustees

ROLE TITLE: Chair of Trustees

This description sheet clarifies what you will be doing, with no contract of employment implied and no legally binding relationship created.

FIRST POINT OF CONTACT: The other Officers of the Charity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     To ensure that the Trustees and advisers work together as an effective team, taking collective responsibility for decisions and actions.

•     To ensure that the Charity operates within the law and in accordance with its Constitution and written policies.

•     To ensure that the Charity operates effectively, that its activities are planned and that it can provide the services in accordance with its Objects.

•     To ensure that the charity has the flexibility to respond to local needs and develop its services appropriately.

•     To encourage the recruitment and the efficient use of volunteers with an appropriate mix of skills, knowledge, and experience.

•     To act as an ambassador for the charity.

•     To chair the AGM and regular meetings of the Committee.

•     To ensure that the Charity Commission is kept up to date with any changes to the charity’s details, in co‐operation with the Treasurer.

•     To ensure that all non‐computer equipment is used in accordance with instructions or procedures and that any problems are noted in the Day Book. Faults should also be reported immediately to the IT Manager/Studio Administration Manager.

•     To undertake such other duties as may be agreed with the committee.