Call out for Trustees!

NTC are on the lookout for interesting and vibrant individuals to join our board of trustees!

Northumberland Theatre Company Ltd is a touring theatre charity based in Amble, Northumberland. Its mission is to make professional touring theatre of the highest quality accessible to those communities who are theatrically disenfranchised through geographic, economic, social or transport constraint, theatre which is made in Northumberland for a national audience, theatre which is accessible and relevant, is innovative and entertains with integrity and humour. In addition, to providing the highest quality training and support to new and emerging theatre practitioners in the region, through on-the-job training opportunities.

We work with a network of village halls and community venues as well as small urban theatres and generally tour three shows each year and perform a Christmas pantomime for our Amble community. We also provide space for other charitable organisations and are engaged in a capital programme to create an inspirational centre of arts and community in our Dovecote venue, a former Victorian school building.

Trustees

We are looking for people to join our board and support us at this exciting time in our development as we expand our range of creative activities. Our board of trustees has overall responsibility for the charity and ensuring that the organisation is managed effectively, ethically and sustainably. Being a trustee will enable you to use your knowledge and experience to support our work and the cultural sector more widely. It will also give you the opportunity to develop new skills. More information about being a trustee can be found on the Charity Commission website.

Our board meetings are currently held quarterly at the Dovecote in Amble. All positions are voluntary but out-of-pocket expenses such as reasonable travel and childcare will be reimbursed.

Background

Northumberland Theatre Company was first formed as a charity in 1979 and was originally based at the Alnwick Playhouse. We receive some funding from Arts Council England and other bodies but also from box office and room hire. We have applied to become a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England from 2023 and will know in October 2022 if we have been successful.

What we are looking for

If you are passionate about the performing arts, committed to taking theatre to theatreless zones and to building a centre of arts and community we would like to

hear from you. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can make a strong contribution and are particularly interested in

· Individuals with board experience and an understanding of or an interest in arts organisations and the charity sector

· People with experience of business, finance, law and management

· Artists from disciplines other than dance to help us spread the range of creative activity and champion the range of artistic issues that matter to us

· Encouraging people with lived experiences of ethnic diversity to join the board

Northumberland Theatre Company is proud to be a culturally rich and diverse organisation and welcomes applications from all, irrespective of colour, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age and background.

 

How do I apply?

If you are interested in becoming a trustee of NTC Touring Theatre Company Ltd please email:  Louis@northumberlandtheatre.co.uk and tell us why you would like to join our board and how your experience could help us realise our vision. A short CV would be helpful.

 

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