What does the Board do?

Our team of Trustees are responsible for ensuring that:

• Shape complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and that it pursues only the objectives which are defined in it
• Shape complies with charity law, employment law and other relevant legislation or regulations
• Shape is financially viable
• the Board is defining goals and setting targets for the organisation, and that performance is evaluated against these targets
• Shape’s ethos and reputation are safeguarded
• Administration is effective and efficient and we are accountable to our stakeholders and funders

The Board are also responsible for: 

• Contributing to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction
• Appointing the Chief Executive and monitoring their performance
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels, as required
• Attending either the Finance, HR and Risk, or Programme and Development Sub Committees. Respectively, these monitor the infrastructure including accounts and budgets; human resources, IT and risk; and the more public-facing elements such as Artists Programmes and International Projects.
• Helping to oversee the mission of the organisation, provide governance & insight
• Being advocates & ambassadors to the organisation, including attending Private Views and other functions