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About Us
For three decades, Forward Arts Foundation (‘Forward’) has been at the forefront of new poetry and now reaches an estimated 131 million people each year. We are a national charity working across the UK and online to widen poetry’s audience, honour achievement and support diverse talent. Through our two flagship programmes, Forward Prizes for Poetry and National Poetry Day, we work towards a better society where individuals and communities can develop their innate creativity, their agency and their understanding through the making and sharing of poetry.
Leadership and Management
Forward is led by its board of eight Trustees, chaired by Jamie Andrews. Jamie is Director of Public Engagement at the British Library and brings extensive experience as a trustee of several charities, including Oxford House. Other trustees are Forward’s founder William Sieghart CBE, responsible for the 2013 Sieghart Report on libraries and e-books; Kim Evans, former senior executive at BBC and Arts Council; Aoife O’Connor, poet and producer; Amelia Richards, culture and communications leader; treasurer and CFO Latinka Pilipovic; marketing manager Maya Ophelia and data scientist Mary Amanuel.
The organisation is led by Mónica Parle and Lucy Macnab, Co-Executive Directors. Both have experience as directors of writing organisations (First Story and Ministry of Stories). Mónica is an award winning writer and Lucy brings national policy and strategy design experience from Arts Council England. With joint accountability, they each work 0.5FTE. The team also includes Jay Bhadricha, Head of Programmes, and Annalise Peters, Finance and Operations Coordinator.
The team is supported by freelance specialists in education, communications, finance and fundraising.
We believe poetry is for everyone. Our approach to recruiting trustees is shaped by a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications for vacancies from D/deaf and disabled and black and minority ethnic candidates, as well as candidates from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as they are under-represented in the arts, and we commit to review our processes to ensure that our organisation more closely reflects the society it serves.
Chair Role
The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
- Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board.
- Work in partnership with the Co-Executive Directors and Vice Chair.
- Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
- Plan and chair the board meetings with the Vice Chair and Co-Executive Directors.
- Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Forward.
What we are looking for
- Experience of being a trustee. You do not need to have been a Chair before.
- A keen sense of strategic purpose.
- An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
- The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
- Advocate - be able and willing to champion Forward’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Be responsive. At a small charity, things sometimes ‘come up’ that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to. It is very helpful to have a Chair who is available and responsive.
Trustee roles
We are also looking for trustees with expertise in any of the below and a belief that your skills will contribute to the strong and effective governance and growth of a small charity. We are especially looking for experience and networks in:
- Fundraising or philanthropy
- Governance/institutional/policy leadership
- Digital/data/design
- Education
- We’re also interested in applications from those under 30 or those seeking their first trusteeship, and offer support and guidance from an experienced ‘buddy’ trustee.
- Ideally, applicants should show interest in or understanding of the literature/arts sector and/or literacy and education.
Responsibilities of all trustees
- Support and provide advice on Forward’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee Forward’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Provide support and challenge to Forward’s Co-Executive Directors
- Keep abreast of changes in Forward’s operating environment.
- Applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts to promote Forward’s work.
Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
- Willingness to lead according to our values of wonder, play and openness.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms and Commitment
Location: All board meetings may be attended online. We will try to meet face-to-face when we can. But trustees are welcome wherever they live.
We estimate you’ll need to commit around 30 hours over the course of a year. The board meets quarterly and we have a strategy day one afternoon a year. Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term, with a maximum of 2 terms.
Salary: Unpaid, travel expenses will be reimbursed if needed and where necessary.
Deadline for applications: 21 July
Interviews beginning w/c 28 July
To apply or find out more, contact Co-Executive Director Lucy Macnab explaining why you would like to be a trustee. If you are interested in being Chair, please make this clear. You may want to tell us what your previous experience is, and what knowledge and skills you have and what you would like to gain from the experience. Also someone we can talk to as a referee. We will accept applications in any medium.
For those applying for the chair role, you are welcome to have a call with Jamie Andrews, current chair, to find out more.
Forward Arts Foundation is a registered charity (charity number: 1037939) and a company limited by guarantee (company no: 02902864), registered in England and Wales.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Posted on: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Closing date: 21 July 2025 at 10:47
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Job description
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Reports To: Department Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Volunteer (12 hours/week for 6 months)
About the Project – “Solta o Jogo”
“Solta o Jogo” is a vibrant cultural competition and festival celebrating Brazilian heritage through Capoeira, music, dance, acrobatics, and a Brazilian arts & crafts fair. Hosted at Kingston University Townhouse, the event invites the community to participate in free performances, workshops, and exhibitions promoting cross-cultural understanding.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Graphic Designer to bring the visual identity of the project to life. From social media graphics to event branding and promotional materials, you will help ensure the festival’s visual storytelling is engaging, inclusive, and aligned with our mission. This remote volunteer opportunity is perfect for creatives looking to build a professional portfolio while contributing to a high-impact community event.
Position Overview:
The Graphic Designer will play a central role in shaping the visual communications for “Solta o Jogo” and other Quilombo UK initiatives. Working closely with the Creative Director and Marketing team, the designer will conceptualise and produce a range of creative assets across print and digital media. This is an ideal role for someone with strong design skills who is passionate about culture, community, and impactful storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
Creative Development:
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Study design briefs and translate project goals into compelling visuals.
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Develop concepts, mock-ups, and final designs for social media, posters, presentations, merchandise, and web content.
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Ensure all graphics are visually cohesive, accessible, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Design Production:
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Use design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality visuals.
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Test designs across various formats (print, digital, mobile).
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Revise designs based on feedback from the team and stakeholders.
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Prepare final graphics and ensure they are formatted correctly for production and distribution.
Collaboration & Communication:
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Work closely with copywriters, programme leads, and event coordinators to integrate design into broader communication strategies.
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Present design ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Attend creative planning sessions and contribute visual ideas to campaign strategies.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Degree or current studies in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field is desirable.
Experience:
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Proven experience in graphic design, either freelance or in a professional setting.
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A strong portfolio showcasing illustrations, branding, and layout design.
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Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.
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Skills:
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Excellent visual design skills and a strong eye for detail, colour, and typography.
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Ability to manage time and priorities independently.
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Comfortable receiving and applying constructive feedback.
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Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
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Open to working across various creative formats and adapting style as needed.
Benefits:
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Contribute to the visual storytelling of a nationally recognised cultural event.
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Expand your design portfolio with real-world creative assets.
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Collaborate with a supportive and multicultural volunteer team.
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Receive feedback and mentorship to support your creative growth.
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Flexible schedule with full remote access.
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Local travel expenses reimbursed (if attending any in-person sessions or events).
Equality Statement
Quilombo UK is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We promote equal opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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Posted on: Sunday, 8 June 2025
Closing date: 06 September 2025 at 23:07
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Job description
Citrus Arts, a circus and outdoor arts organisation in Pontypridd in the South Wales valleys, is looking for new trustees to join our small yet mighty board.
Who are Citrus?
We’re an arts charity with a vision of a flourishing creative community rooted in the ethos of the travelling circus
Citrus’ mission is to use the hands-on skills of circus and outdoor arts life to nurture citizenship and kindness in our neighbourhood, and to ignite creativity, connecting our community to self, to each other and to the land through hosting spectacular shared experiences.
What do we do?
Paid training in outdoor arts technical skills for young people not in education, employment or training (ArtWorkers scheme) see short film
Outdoor arts and circus installations with and in our community see Ty Unnos film
Circus classes for children and adults at our base at Hopkinstown Hall
Rage Rage | Oes Oes a rebellious cultural programme for people who left school before 1990
Creative community events eg NT Live screenings, gigs, performances and community days
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking new members to join our board and help us drive the company, ensuring that we work with determination and flair in everything we do.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who live in Hopkinstown or the local area, who are Welsh speakers and/ or who feel their lived experience is underrepresented in the arts or on charity boards.We are also interested in hearing from folks with experience in environmental sustainability, safeguarding, marketingor relationship building, staff management, data protection and/ or venue management. The most important thing, however, is that you are interested in the arts and have a desire and enthusiasm for helping our community and our young people to embrace creativity, citizenship and kindness.
A trustee is a person who takes care of the work of a charity, making sure it meets its charitable aims and carries out everything it does in a legal and professional way. Trustees have meetings every few months to check on, plan and discuss the work of the charity. Trustees do not get paid for being trustees, but they do get expenses for any travel etc.
Citrus’ board meetings are held around 4 times a year, usually on Zoom, and there are other Citrus creative events we love our board members to attend where possible. These can include screenings, gigs, performances, festival, workshops and much more. We aim to support our board with training and development needs as well as social opportunities.
Currently, Citrus Arts has 4 trustees and we’re looking for 3 or 4 more.
To apply, send us an application in any format you would like. You can send a CV if you have one with a covering letter, and audio file or a video. You can apply in English or Welsh. Currently, our board meetings happen in English with some Welsh, and we’re really keen to increase the amount of Welsh spoken. We’d also be happy to support BSL interpretation of meetings if required.
If you would like to have an informal chat with one of our current board, or if you have any questions get in touch with our Executive Director Beth.
Deadline for applications: 31st July 2025 5pm
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Mae Citrus Arts, corff syrcas a’r celfyddydau awyr agored ym Mhontypridd yng nghymoedd De Cymru, yn chwilio am ymddiredolwyr newydd i ymuno â’n bwrdd bychan ond grymus.
Pwy yw Citrus?
Elusen yn y celfyddydau ydym, a chennym weledigaeth o gymuned greadigol â’i gwreiddiau yn ethos y syrcas deithiol
Cenhadaeth Citrus yw defnyddio medrau ymarferol bywyd y syrcas a’r celfyddydau awyr agored i feithrin dinasyddiaeth dda a charedigrwydd yn ein cymdogaeth, ac i danio creadigedd, gyda chysylltu ein cymuned â ni’n hunain, â’n gilydd ac â’r tir drwy lywyddu profiadau trawiadol ar y cyd.
Beth wnawn ni?
Hyfforddiant tâl mewn medrau technegol yn y celfyddydau awyr agored i bobl ifanc sydd heb fod mewn addysg, gwaith na hyfforddiant (y cyllun Cywion Celf)
Mewnosodion celfyddydau awyr agored a syrcas gyda’n cymuned ac ynddi DOLEN Â TY UNNOS
Dosbarthiadau syrcas i blant ac oedolion yn ein canolfan yn Neuadd Trehopcyn
Rage Rage | Oes Oes sef rhaglen ddiwylliannol wrthryfelgar i bobl adawodd yr ysgol cyn 1990
Digwyddiadau cymunedol creadigol e.e. sgriniadau NT Live, gigs, perfformiadau a diwrnodiau cymuned
Am bwy rydym yn chwilio?
Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau newydd i ymuno â’n bwrdd a rhoi help llaw i ni yrru’r cwmni, gydag ymorol ein bod yn dal i fod yn gyfrifol ac yn gweithio’n benderfynol ac yn ddawnus ym mhopeth wnawn ni.
Mae gennym ddiddordeb yn arbennig mewn clywed gan bobl sy’n byw yn Nhrehopcyn neu’r cyffiniau, sy’n medru’r Gymraeg a/ neu sy’n teimlo bod profiad eu bywyd heb ei gynrychioli ddigon yn y celfyddydau neu ar fyrddau elusennau.Mae gennym ddiddordeb hefyd mewn clywed gan bobl a chanddyn nhw brofiad ym meysydd cynaliadwyedd yr amgylchedd, diogelu, marchnata neu feithrin perthynas, rheoli staff, diogelu data a/ neu reoli oedfannau. Fodd bynnag, y peth pwysicaf yw bod gennych ddiddordeb yn y celfyddydau ac awch a brwdfrydedd dros helpu ein cymuned a’n pobl ifanc i goleddu creadigedd, dinasyddiaeth a charedigrwydd.
Rhywun sy’n gofalu am waith elusen yw ymddiredolwr, yn ymorol ei bod yn cwrdd â’i hamcanionelusennol ac yn gwneud popeth a wna mewn modd cyfreithlon a phroffesiynol. Maeymddiredolwyr yn cwrdd bob ychydig fisoedd i fwrw golwg ar waith yr elusen, ei gynllunio a’i drafod. Chaiffymddiredolwyr mo’u talu am fod yn ymddiredolwyr, ond maent yn cael treuliau i ymorol am deithio etc.
Cynhelir cyfarfodydd o fwrdd Citrus tua phedair gwaith y flwyddyn, fel arfer ar Zoom, ac mae yna ddigwyddiadau creadigol eraill gan Citrus rydym wrth ein boddau o weld ein hymddiredolwyr yn mynd iddynt lle bo modd. Gallai’r rhain gynnwys gigs, perfformiadau, gŵyl, gweithdai a llawer at hynny. Mae’n amcan gennym gefnogi ein bwrdd o ran anghenion hyfforddiant a datblygu yn ogystal â chyfleoedd cymdeithasol.
Ar hyn o bryd mae gan Citrus Arts bedwar ymddiredolwr ac rydym yn chwilio am dri neu bedwar eto.
I wneud cais, anfonwch gais atom ym mha fformat bynnag y mynnwch chi. Gewch chi anfon CV, os oes gennych un, gyda llythyr eglurhaol, a ffeil sain neu fideo. Gewch chi wneud cais yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg.Ar hyn o bryd mae’r cyfarfodydd o’n bwrdd ar fynd yn Saesneg gyda pheth Cymraeg ac rydym yn awyddus iawn i glywed siarad mwy o Gymraeg. Byddem hefyd yn falch o gefnogi dehongli cyfarfodydd yn Iaith Arwyddion Prydain os oes gofyn.
Os carech gael sgwrs anffurfiol â rhywun sydd ar ein bwrdd ar hyn o bryd, neu os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, cysylltwch â’n Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol, Beth.
Dyddiad cau ceisiadau: 31 Gorffennaf 2025 5pm
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Refreshed on: Monday, 7 July 2025
Closing date: 31 July 2025 at 14:23
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Culture, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Events / Activities, Governance / Management
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