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Thank you for your interest in the role of Board
Member for Blackpool Grand Theatre.
The Grand Theatre is a Charity run by two
voluntary boards: The Trust, which owns
the Grade II* Listed Building; and Arts &
Entertainment, which operates a thriving arts,
education and heritage business.
We govern the charities with the skills, expertise
and passion of supportive individuals who
give their time and energy, free of charge, to
ensure that this beautiful historic building offers
relevant, varied and exciting opportunities for
young and old to enjoy, learn and participate in
live theatre experiences.
Why do we do it? Well, because we believe
that the theatre plays an important role in the
town, not just economically, but socially and
educationally, helping Blackpool to be a great
place to live, work and learn. It is our way of
giving back to a town, a sector and an industry
that we believe has the power to transform lives.
Trustees serve for a term of 4 years and can then
be re-elected for a further 4. With a number
of our colleagues now coming to the end of
their service, we are now searching for their
replacements.
Each board meets 4 times a year. For the Arts
& Entertainments charity there is a Finance Sub
Committee which meets one week before the
Board to scrutinise the finances prior to board
papers being distributed. Other project or task
and finish groups are created as and when
required and we attend events as advocates
for the business. Both Boards come together
annually for a joint strategic away day.
We are Trustees of the Charities and Directors of
the Companies, which are limited by guarantee
(there are no shareholders). Blackpool Grand
Theatre is a small to medium-sized enterprise
which normally employs around 40 members
of staff and turns over approximately £3m per
annum.
Being a Trustee of Blackpool Grand Theatre is
a rewarding and engaging opportunity and
we welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds who believe they have the
insight, attributes and interest contribute to the
continuing success of this much loved, nationally
recognised local resource.
Board Member and Charitable
Trustee is a voluntary role with full
training given and reasonable outof-
pocket expenses covered.
You do not have to have any
previous experience of being a
Board Member or Trustee but a
passion for the theatre and its
role in the community is essential.
We welcome applicants from all
backgrounds and, particularly,
young people, those from the
LGBTQ+ and global majority
communities and people with
disabilities.
We would also like to hear from
anyone with specialist experience
in any of the following areas:
• Legal (contract and law,
intellectual property,
construction and property)
• Fundraising
• Finance
• Education
• Government (in particular
devolution)
• Environmental Sustainability
Commitment
Both the Trust and Arts &
Entertainments Boards meet 4
times a year. These meetings take
place in person at Blackpool Grand
Theatre with provision available for
hybrid attendance on occasions
where work/family commitments
prevent physical attendance.
The Arts & Entertainments Board
has a Finance Sub Committee to
which some members are invited
to join and meets prior to the
Board to scrutinise the finances.
From time to time, ‘Task and Finish’
Groups come together to work on
particular projects or initiatives. All
board members are encouraged
to attend events at the theatre to
broaden their understanding of the
business and act as advocates for
the charities.
Information about best practice,
good governance is available on
Arts Council England’s website:
https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
developing-creativity-and-culture/
leadership-and-governance
If you would like an informal
chat with a current Board
Member, to learn more about the
role, please email our Theatre
Administrator, Helen Booth, on
helenb@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
and she will be happy to organise
it for you.
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