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Are you passionate about the 'Creative Arts'? At Bloomin' Arts, we see and hear the difference when disabled adults have opportunities to be artists and leaders within visual art, drama, dance and theatre. Are you ready to help us ensure accessibility for our participants?What difference will you make?It truly feels good to make an impact!Firstly, Trustee's ensure our charity not only runs properly & compliantly but it has a future. It is nurtured to be it's best!Secondly, most importantly, an impact is made in our participants lives.Our most recent Theatre Production 'Hear I Am' showcases everything we do and achieve here.14 participants wrote, directed, made probs and music and performed their own show.For 3 it was their very first time on stage, in front of a live audience in a professional theatre ( 80 members of the public).It was magic!Another example on a more individual note is belowDaniel, a resilient 28-year-old living with severe learning and communication difficulties. His story shows the profound influence that high-quality arts programmes and a supportive community can bring. In Create It! and Express It! courses that Daniel attends, he has changed a lot. Before, he could only say a few things, but now he confidently says things like "I like the ball" and "I'm okay, thanks." Making decisions, which used to be hard, now comes more easily. He can talk in 4–5-word sentences, showing he's more independent.Independence is now a part of Daniel's daily life at Bloomin' Arts. Putting away his chair or taking his cup to the kitchen are easy for him now. All in just one year.Daniel is really happy when he is recognised as an artist.What are we looking for?We are seeking a candidate withIdeally experience of charitable sector and/or business managementLove and interest for arts and culture and belief and knowledge of its impact. Ideally a strong connection to or lived experience of disability.Ability to lead a meeting and ensure actions are taken.Dedication to the role Ability to be in person at Trustee Meetings, held at our venue in RH7. Six meetings per year. (We do have a volunteer minute taker. )Ability to support CEO on an adhoc basis with your own expertise and skill.What will you be doing?We get it's big boots to fill as a 'Chair', but...*Our Trustee's are a friendly group**Some are experts in their field, others are parent/carers**This is an uplifting charity, we are positive , achieve positive things and are proud of it**We are a small charity, not looking to become big just use all the resources we have effectively and for the sole benefit of our participants*We love the arts, don't you?*So please, take that next step..For your shared skills in leading a meeting, ensuring everyone's voice is fairly heard and that everyone does their bit, you'll be part of a world of disabled talent that is motivating, clever and accessible, as all art should be!Why it’s an exciting time to join usThis is a time of development for us as a charity. The challenges we face, we approach positively and openly.We are constantly working to improve awareness and build our relationships to increase our reach and impact.We love finding people who share our passion and vision and will stretch our viewpoints. We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. As our Chair, you will impactOur disabled artists (participants) ensuing they remain at the heart of everything we do.Supporting our development and future.Driving our commitment to disability provision and leadership within the arts.Making the best decisions.Correct governance and compliance in line with the charity commission.As an ambassador for the charity.We'd love to discuss this position with you. Feel free to ask questions, explore & find out more.We are happy to talk things through and see if it matches your expectations.