Trustee

Told by an Idiot is a critically-acclaimed touring theatre company and a registered charity that takes creative risks, tells universal stories and includes everyone. With equal value placed on performance and participation, we push the boundaries of theatre as an art form, removing barriers between artists, participants and audiences.

All our work is playful, anarchic and spontaneous and we strive to make it accessible to everyone and anyone. 2023 is our 30th anniversary year.

We are looking for a variety of individuals from different backgrounds, with different experiences, skills and interests to bring to the company and help shape and inform our work. In particular, at the moment, we are looking for individuals with experience in law, fundraising, finance, or Arts Council England’s National Portfolio and Let’s Create strategy.

The Board has recently undertaken a skills audit of current and departing members. We have some specific needs outlined above but we are equally keen to hear from individuals who do not meet these criteria but who believe they could contribute to our thinking and to our future success and resilience. Prior experience of governance is not necessary as we are commtted to full and appropriate induction and training for all trustees.

Terms of appointment for all board members

• The appointment will be made initially for 3 years, at the end of which they will retire and will be eligible for reappointment by resolution of the directors
• Please note this is a volunteer role
• No remuneration will be made for the role but travel and out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed where required and agreed

Attendance and availability

• Quarterly board meetings (every three months) and any extra meetings where required Board meetings take place in central London (if in person) or on Zoom. They are usually early evening and mid-week
• Company performances and advocacy events
• Telephone and email support for senior staff when required according to the particular specialist knowledge the trustee brings with them

In addition, Trustees are expected to:

• Commit to the mission and values of Told by an Idiot Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Trustee
• Help to make sure that Told by an Idiot is well governed and complies with its constitutional and charitable objectives Take joint responsibility for the charity’s effective and responsible fundraising Act as ambassadors for Told by an Idiot and, where possible, open doors and help the charity to grow its networks and contacts
• Actively contribute to Told by an Idiot’s plans and strategic direction Contribute ideas and contacts in developing our network of partners, supporters and donors