Who we are
Music is a universal language and a tool of expression for those who communicate using means other than words. We believe that everyone should be able to access and experience music.
Since registering as a charity in 1997, Soundabout’s approach has provided opportunities for Learning Disabled people with complex support needs to enjoy making music with their families, peers, and communities throughout the country.
We focus on what individuals can do and follow their lead.
The role
Soundabout is in a strong position having come through the pandemic and cost of living crises. The board are supporting the charity’s current strategic aims around development of high quality programmes across a further reach, understanding impact more deeply, diversification of income, and growing profile. Soundabout is also focussed on increasing learning disability representation across all levels of the organisation, which includes how the board and how the board works alongside participant advisory groups. As Soundabout approaches it’s 30th anniversary, key areas for the board are consideration around ensuring stability while also enabling the charity to grow and flourish for the next 30 years.
Trustee – Legal / Compliance
We are seeking a trustee with a legal background to join our board. The legal trustee will be an integral member of the board of trustees and we expect that the successful candidate will support a specific aspect of our work, such as safeguarding, recruitment or HR.
Trustee – Finance
We are seeking a trustee with a financial background with experience that would help the charity to meet our legal and regulatory compliance, and to ensure the good financial health of Soundabout.
As a Trustee for Soundabout, we’re looking for people who are:
- Passionate about the work of Soundabout – helping to create musical communities without barriers, with a focus on ensuring that people with severe and profound learning disabilities have a voice
- Committed to Soundabout’s vision, mission, and values
- Committed to, and willing to learn more about, Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Comfortable speaking their mind and listening to others
- Willing to learn and speak about the issues facing Learning Disabled people
- Strategic and critical thinkers who can make decisions based on information they are given
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Willing to spend the time and effort needed to fulfil the role of a trustee
- Understand and accept the legal responsibilities of being a trustee.
Supporting document(s)
- 2.-trustee-recruitment-pack_nov-2024.pdf - Download
