Become a Museum Trustee
The Museum of Richmond is not currently looking to recruit new members to the Board of Trustees who are responsible for the running of the Museum.
However, if you are interested, please read through the below information and contact our Chair, Dr Nicola Mann on trusteemusofrich@gmail.com
Below is the role description and person specification, which you can also download by clicking here.
You can also download the application form at the bottom of this page.
Trustee Role Description
Responsibilities of a Trustee:
- To ensure that the Museum complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- To ensure that the Museum pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document
- To ensure the Museum applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its objectives
- To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Museum, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- To safeguard the good name and values of the Museum
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Museum
- To ensure the financial stability of the Museum
- To protect and manage the property of the Museum and ensure the proper investment of its funds
- To support the Chair with the appointment of staff
- To attend (in person) the four Board meetings per year and to participate in subgroups that may be set up
In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve
- Scrutinising Board papers
- Leading appropriate discussions
- Focusing on key issues
- Providing guidance on new initiatives
- Other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise
Trustee Person Specification
- Commitment to the Museum
- Willingness to devote the necessary time
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Willingness to speak their mind
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- Upholding the principles of public life including selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness and honest
Term of Office: The role of the Trustee is voluntary, and the term of office is currently for 3 years, with a maximum term of service of 9 years.
Trustee Application Form – Word Version Trustee Application Form – PDF version
BECOME A BENEFACTOR
For an annual donation of £500, our Benefactors help the Museum:
– Sustain our vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions, learning workshops and community activities
– Care for the collection and preserve it for the future
– And pursue our long-term goal of being in a bigger, better and more accessible location.
BECOME A FRIEND
For an annual donation of just £15, you can help the Museum of Richmond:
– Create new and exciting exhibitions
– Keep working with with schools, families and local groups
– Care for the collection and preserve it for the future
LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
However small, or large, every penny of every gift will go towards continuing the valuable work of the Museum of Richmond for the benefit of people of all ages.