darts Seeks New Trustees

Could you be a Trustee for darts?

We are looking to recruit three new Trustees to join our brilliant board!

You do not need to have previous trustee experience – just your own knowledge and understanding of your sector / practice.

We are specifically seeking:

• Practicing artists specialising in participatory arts practice
• Leaders in education or academia
• Business leaders and local influencers
• Finance experts
• Leaders in devolved authority, local authority or policy

We want our trustees to be real advocates for darts and to help us strive for our mission for everyone to feel an accepted and valued part of the community, creating a healthier and more connected society.

Desired attributes:

• Honesty and integrity
• Empathy – the ability to listen and understand
• Willingness to collaborate and interact with others
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• A generosity in sharing skills, knowledge and experience
• Commitment to engaging in four board meetings a year plus other opportunities as listed below
• Motivation to support the team to work towards a shared vision
• Confidence to assess and mitigate risk

Could this be you?

Please download the Recruitment Pack on this page or by clicking this link here.

Get in touch to express your interest, ask questions or have an informal conversation with our CEO, Duncan Robertshaw or our current Chair, Gina Fletcher.

You can come and have a tour The Point to see if being a Trustee at darts is something that’s right for you. We can also chat about our Induction process, Trustee Handbook, and any development you think you may need if appointed.

Feel free to ask questions or let us know if there’s anything we can do to make this process easier along the way. We’ll be sensitive to your needs and can keep information confidential as required.

To apply:

Please send us your CV and a Biography as well as letting us know:

• Why you would like to be a darts Trustee – what is it that attracts you to the role?
• Why you think you’re a good fit for darts as a charity
• How your skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes might contribute to our charity.

Deadline: 9am Monday 8^th December 2025

If we think you’ll be a good fit to join our board, we will invite you for an informal interview. Our preference is to hold these interviews in person, but we can be flexible around your needs. Informal interviews will take place in January 2026.

Any questions at all, just contact Sophy Sylvester:

sophy@wearedarts.org.uk 

01302 493994

We are also looking for a new Chair of Trustees – do you have what it takes? Find out more and read the pack by clicking the link here.