artsdepot is a multi-award winning cultural hub with a venue which incorporates a 395 seat theatre, 148 seat studio theatre, Creation Space (research lab), gallery, drama, dance and art studios, free children’s playspace, café and bar. Since opening in 2004, it has had its roots firmly in the community of North London and it welcomes over 162,000 visitors each year. artsdepot is also fast approaching its 20th anniversary, a moment of celebration and hopefully innovation as it looks to the future. It has a strong artist development programme supporting new work and it is funded by the Arts Council. 

In addition to presenting a vibrant, year-round programme of performances and exhibitions, artsdepot also provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the arts and explore their creativity through a wide range of participation, schools and outreach projects. Further, artsdepot provides access to free and subsidised tickets and workshop places for those on low income, creative careers insight projects for young people excluded from mainstream schools and those with special educational needs, arts projects for disabled people, and social events for isolated older people. 

The charity is also host to an undergraduate performing arts college - London Studio Centre, and provides a suite of studios and facilities both on and adjacent to its site. It helps nurture new creative talent and supports artists through artist development initiatives including artist residencies and workshops.

You can view some of the range of programmes that artsdepot provides to the community here.

As part of artsdepot's plan to expand its reach and remain as a sustainable cultural hub, as it has been for the last 18 years, it is now looking to expand its Board of Trustees. The new Trustees will use their specific skillsets and relevant experience to help the Board make strategic decisions in order to maximise community engagement through its exciting programmes and projects. The Trustees will have a strong alignment with the vision and mission of artsdepot and proactively help to work towards its success. 

In addition to the formal Board meetings, Trustees will be willing to undertake informal engagement with the charity, including providing advice on an ad hoc basis to the management team. Trustees will be expected to use their specific knowledge and expertise to help the Board reach sound decisions; assist the senior leadership team with advice as required; and keep informed about, and support as appropriate, the activities of the organisation.

artsdepot is seeking new Trustees who are aligned to its mission and have the relevant knowledge to specialise in one of the following areas to support the charity with its growth:

• PR and Strategic Communications: Candidates should be able to strengthen artsdepot's strategic communications and ability to influence the voices of the organisations the charity supports. They will be able to support artsdepot develop an effective organisation-wide strategy to make policy influencing and strategic communications integral to achieving the charity's vision, mission and values.
• Legal Expertise: Candidates will be legally qualified, and whilst they will not be expected to provide pro bono legal advice, they will be able to offer strategic legal guidance. Trustees with legal knowledge play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation's compliance with regulations, contractual agreements, and governance principles.

In addition to this, applicants are expected to have a strong passion for the arts so they can identify with the aims and mission of the charity. The charity especially welcomes applications from candidates who are looking to take on their first non-executive role.

Martin Norwood, Chair
Kim Chua
Cllr Sara Conway
Anisa Darr
Cllr Giulia Innocenti
Nicola Koppelmann
Saqib Mustafa
Joshna Rughani
Sibylle Tretera
Suzanne Wolfe

This role is unremunerated, and reasonable, pre-agreed domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed. There is a requirement to join at least 2 meetings in-person. Some of the meetings can be virtual and the Board is flexible depending on needs of the Trustees. The appointment is for a three year term, which can be renewed three times at the discretion of the Board.

Location

This organisation is based in London and meetings will take place as a blend of virtual and in-person meetings. There is a preference for candidates based in North London. 

artsdepot welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. It is particularly keen to improve the diversity of the Board and ensure that it is representative of the communities it supports. As women, those from an ethnic minority background, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities are currently under-represented on the Board, applications from those individuals would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.