Are you passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential? Creative Youth Network, an award-winning youth charity in the West of England, is looking for new trustees with financial expertise, including one candidate to ultimately become our next Treasurer.
Working across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we support thousands of vulnerable and underserved young people each year. As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in guiding our organisation, ensuring that we effectively use our resources to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
“I think it’s really important that youth work is recognised and is supported and…supports young people. It’s really interesting working with the other trustees because fundamentally you’re a team and you all come from different backgrounds.”
Jo Grant, Trustee
What’s Involved
You don’t need to have been a Trustee before – we provide full training, cover expenses, and offer comprehensive support.
As a Trustee of Creative Youth Network, you will be a vital part of our governing body, responsible for ensuring the charity fulfills its mission and operates effectively and ethically. This is a voluntary role, though reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out your duties will be reimbursed. You will also receive a full induction and ongoing training to support your role as well as ongoing support from the Board.
The Treasurer is a trustee with financial expertise (either through qualification or professional experience), who holds lead responsibility for maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs. Creative Youth Network employs a central services team who undertake all day-today financial management and administration, so the Board and Treasurer role is one of strategic oversight. While the Treasurer is expected to bring specific expertise and interest in the charity’s financial affairs, it is important to note that all trustees share responsibility for the charity’s financial position (i.e. this does not solely rest with the Treasurer).
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are excited by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and contribute to a leading youth charity, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and either a written statement of interest or a video explaining why you’d like to join our Board of Trustees to admin@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk. We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Join us and help shape the future for young people in the West of England!
