Board Trustee

Trustee of Fluid Motion Theatre Company We are looking for people with limited trustee experience. No experience is necessary. About Fluid Motion Theatre Company Fluid Motion Theatre Company is an award winning arts and health charity based in Totton, Hampshire. Founded in 2010 by Ali Gill and Leigh Johnstone, the organisation was created from a belief that theatre and creative activity can help people understand themselves, connect with others and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our work is rooted in lived experience. Fluid Motion was founded by people who experienced poor mental health as children and found creativity to be a powerful tool for coping, expression and recovery. That experience continues to shape how we work today. Since opening Totton Creative Hub in 2024, Fluid Motion has developed from a project-based theatre company into a year-round creative wellbeing provider. The hub gives us a visible home on Totton high street, where children, young people, families and community partners can access creative activity locally and consistently. We use theatre, arts and craft, dance, music, exhibitions and creative play to support mental health, confidence, emotional regulation, connection and personal development. Our work is particularly focused on children and young people aged 0–25, families, and those who may face barriers to accessing arts, culture, community support or traditional mental health services. Term: Three Years Location: Hampshire / England, with hybrid working where appropriate Time commitment: Approximately 4 x 2 hour Board meetings per year, 1 hour per month specific charity support, Meeting preparation, training, one away day and where possible and requested involvement in charity activities. Remuneration: Voluntary role; reasonable expenses reimbursed in accordance with the charity's policy Purpose of the role Trustees collectively govern Fluid Motion Theatre Company and are responsible for ensuring that the charity fulfils its charitable purposes, acts for public benefit, uses its resources responsibly and complies with its legal responsibilities. Trustees bring their experience, knowledge and perspective to the Board while working collectively to make decisions in the best interests of the charity. A trustee is not a volunteer member of staff and should not normally become involved in the day-to-day management of the organisation. Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and review of the charity's strategy.
• Read and understand financial reports.
• Understand the Board's safeguarding responsibilities.
• Attend and prepare for Board meetings.
• Understand and champion Fluid Motion's work. Full details of trustee responsibilities are set out in the role description. I want to join team Fluid Motion Person specification Essential
• Commitment to Fluid Motion's charitable purpose.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Board.
• Willingness to ask questions and constructively challenge.
• Ability to understand information and make sound decisions.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to understand and fulfil trustee legal responsibilities.
• Sufficient time and commitment to participate effectively. Desirable The Board particularly welcomes experience in areas where additional expertise would strengthen governance, including:
• Finance and accounting.
• Fundraising and income generation.
• Charity governance.
• Legal or regulatory matters.
• HR and employment.
• Safeguarding.
• Health and wellbeing.
• Arts and cultural leadership.
• Digital and technology.
• Marketing and communications.
• Business development.
• Community engagement.
• Public sector or NHS partnerships.
• Lived experience connected to the communities Fluid Motion serves. How to apply You do not need to complete an application form. Instead, tell us why you would like to become a trustee of Fluid Motion Theatre Company, in whichever format suits you best:
• A letter of intent, no more than two sides of A4, or
• A video, up to three minutes long. There is no set structure. We would like to hear what draws you to Fluid Motion's work, what you feel you could bring to the Board, and what you hope to gain from the role. Please also let us know if any of the areas listed under "Desirable" in the person specification reflect your experience. Send your application to office@fluidmotiontheatre.com, addressed to Leigh Johnstone, Artistic Director, and Zoie Golding, Chair. Trustees must be aged 18 or over. If you need any part of this process adjusted, please get in touch at the same address — we are happy to make arrangements. If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please email office@fluidmotiontheatre.com to arrange a call with Leigh.