Who we are
Tewkesbury Museum is a small independent museum founded in 1962. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, managed by a Board of Trustees and run entirely by volunteers. In a normal year it receives no government funding, but relies entirely on donations, income from talks and other events, and grants from private organisations. It is accredited by the Arts Council.
The role
Most of the work for this role can be done remotely, but occasional visits
to the museum are necessary.
This is a trustee role, so as well as financial
responsibilities you will also take part in the strategy and governance of the
museum. We hold 4 board meetings a year,
alternately in-person and on-line, and 4+ finance committee meetings, all
on-line.
We expect to apply for a National Lottery grant in the
next year or two and will need to demonstrate a high degree of financial
competence to be considered. And if
we’re successful, we’ll be handling far higher sums of money than we normally
do.
If you join us, we’ll provide a thorough induction,
including guidance on trustee responsibilities, background reading and a
detailed handover by our current treasurer.
If you’d like a short, informal chat to find out more,
please drop a note to people@tewkesburymuseum.org.
