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Charleston is seeking a new Trustee to join its Board at an exciting stage in the organisation’s development.
Charleston is a year-round cultural organisation with sites in Firle and Lewes, bringing people together to engage with art and ideas. The former home and studio of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Charleston has a rich history rooted in the Bloomsbury group and a contemporary mission to champion experimental thinking, social inclusion and the power of art to provoke new thinking.
We are particularly seeking a trustee with significant experience in financial management, investment and endowment strategy. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow trustees to shape and lead Charleston’s approach to building and stewarding its new Permanent Endowment Trust, helping to create a secure and sustainable financial foundation for the organisation’s future.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of financial management, investment, reserves and endowment management.
- Experience of fundraising, particularly endowment campaigns.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong Board-level decision-making skills.
- An understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities.
- The ability to build influential philanthropic, corporate, public or charitable relationships.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
- A commitment to Charleston’s mission, vision and values.
Knowledge of the arts, heritage, museums or cultural sectors, previous board or committee experience, and experience of strategic partnerships would be advantageous. You do not need to be a qualified accountant.
The successful candidate will join Charleston’s Business and Finance Committee, which meets quarterly, alongside four Board meetings each year in Sussex and London. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable for a second term subject to Board approval. The role is unremunerated, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
We particularly welcome applications from people from backgrounds underrepresented in the cultural sector, including Disabled people, people from the Global Majority, LGBTQ+ people and people from low-income backgrounds.
Closing date: 9am (GMT), Friday 16 October 2026.
Interview: Friday 20 November 2026, Charleston, Firle (BN8 6LL).
To apply, please send a concise covering letter addressing the person specification and CV.
To apply, please send a concise covering letter addressing the person specification and CV.
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Role Purpose:
Trustees provide strategic leadership, ensuring that St. George's Crypt fulfils its charitable objectives, makes a postive impact in the Leeds community, and remains financially sustainable. Trustees act collectively to safeguard the charity's values, reputation, and long-term effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Strategic Leadership
- set and review the charity's strategic direction in alignment with its mission to support homeless and vulnerable individuals in Leeds
- ensure that all activiites deliver public benefit and comply with charity law, the governing document, and regulatory expectations
- monitor risks and ensure that robust governance structures are in place
- support and review the work of the Head of Finance and finance team
- oversee the external audit process, from appointment of auditors to implementation of any recommendations
Financial Oversight:
- oversee financial performance, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently in line with donor expectations and regulatory requirements
- review budgets, annual accounts, and financial policies, ensuring sustainability of services such as emergency shelter, addiction recovery programmes and meal supervision
- ensure effective oversight of the Crypt's financial affairs and its financial viability
Support for Senior Leadership
- provide guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- ensure leadership decisions reflect the charity's values and strategic propositions
Advocacy & Representation
- act as an ambassador for St. George's Crypt within Leeds and beyond, promoting awareness of its services and impact
- represent the charity's values of compassion, dignity and hope
Compliance & Accountability
- ensure the charity meets all legal and regulatory obligations, including those set by the Charity Commission
- uphold confidentiality, ethics, and good governance practice at all times
- ensure the Crypt fulfils its mission and values, taking advantage of new opportunities and navigating challenges and managing risks appropriately
- ensure the Crypt has sound financial policies, controls and governance in place, and complies with these
Monitoring Impact
- evaluate the effectiveness of programmes such as residential support, training opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives
- ensure all services remain responsive to the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds
- give clear strategic direction, setting overall policy and goals, and monitoring progress and impact
- understand the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and provide guidance on accounting and financial reporting for the charity
How to apply
To make an application, please:
- download our Finance Trustee application pack
- complete application form
- send CV
- contact Martin Barry
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: Monday 28 September2026
Shortlisting & Interviews: October 2026
Please download Finance Trustee application pack and application form
Submit with CV to Martin Barry
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