Arts, Culture And Heritage Volunteer Roles

ADH Trustees will be expected to:

·Attend all Trustee Board meetings (either in-person or virtually through Zoom). Board meetings are held three times per year. 

·Ensure all activity conducted by the ADH supports and helps the ADH achieve purposes set out in the ADH Constitution, and no other purpose

·Comply with the ADH Constitution and the charitable law requirements and any other applicable laws that might apply to the ADH

·Ensure you are acting in the ADH best interests and accordingly, make informed and reasonable decisions

·Act with reasonable care and skill and seek external, expert advice as and when required

·Ensure there are no conflicts of interest or loyalty when acting as a Trustee and declare where necessary and required

·Decide and plan how the ADH will carry out its purpose, ensuring there are sufficient resources and funds available

·Manage ADH resources and assets responsibly and mitigate any associated risk

·Ensure ADH funds are protected and spent only to achieve ADH objectives

·Ensure accurate financial records are kept and robust financial controls are in place

·Hold one-to-one yearly meetings with ADH volunteers to ensure they are clear on their roles and responsibilities and are aware of how to report an issue

·Periodically, review what the ADH is achieving and how effective the ADH is at carrying out its purpose

·Review ADH objectives and if required, update and modify through the Charity Commission and approval at the ADH AGM

·Be aware of other laws that might affect the running of the ADH such as, equality, data protection and safeguarding laws

·Ensure the ADH is accountable and compliant with statutory accounting and reporting requirements

·Ensure the ADH is accountable to the Charitable Commission and ADH membership

Desirable skills 

·Strong leadership skills

·Good organisational skills

·Good strategic and planning abilities 

·Experience of working with and building teams and organisational culture 

Desirable competencies: 

·Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent diplomacy and persuasive skills

Type and Length of role

·This is a voluntary role on the ADH Trustee Board. It is a three–year tenure after which, the role will be put up for re–election.

·Trustees may be asked to join an ADH Sub-Committee. 

·This role is subject to a three–month review period to ensure expectations are met for both role holder and ADH Executive Committee.

·The role holder will need to devote required time to position and organisation (this will be discussed with successful applicant prior to acceptance of role).

In the event that the role holder resigns a by-election must be held and a new Trustee recruited before current role-holder can stand down

Be a part of Union Chapel Project's adventure as the new CHAIR OF TRUSTEES.

Union Chapel is an architectural treasure that's home to a working church, an award winning venue, a unique organ and The Margins Project for those homeless and in crisis in London

Provide strategic leadership to ensure the fulfilment of the charity's mission as a leading ethical venue where culture, community, heritage, and social justice unite at a pivotal time as the board begins to update and reshape the strategy.

Learn more and apply by Thursday 6 February.

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Pan Arts is a leading force in using the arts to inspire social change. We are looking for new trustees to join the Board with experience in Press/Media, Safeguarding, Arts Administration and Psychology.

Pan Intercultural Arts uses the arts to rekindle creativity and imagination in people who have been through extreme events in their lives which have reduced those vital elements. Working with survivors of trafficking, refugees, asylum seekers and young people in special education situations, we imagine and explore alternative pathways to change lives.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Pan Board of Trustees. In September 2025 we will be announcing our next 4 year business plan and starting celebrations as we approach Pan’s 40th.

Trustees attend quarterly trustee meetings, assist with fundraising and networking and represent us at events. We also expect them to dedicate small amounts of time to work with individual staff members on their area of expertise and visit the projects to understand the work. We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in Press/Media, Safeguarding, Arts Administration and Psychology.

Being a trustee is a voluntary position and an interest in the issues facing our work and a commitment to the role is essential, although no prior experience of being a trustee is required.

Tiger Bay and the World, The Heritage & Cultural Exchange is a community based organisation that aims to fully chronicle the heritage and cultural diversity of Tiger Bay and Cardiff Docklands and bring it to the world.

We are custodians of a substantial collection of historical material relating to this multi-cultural heritage, and we need volunteers to help us organise and catalogue this collection. Our aim for this collection is to make an accessible online resource that can be used by historians, researchers, and community members.

Archive volunteers

We need a number of volunteers who are willing to help us go through boxes and organise and sort out the material in it. This might involve beautiful photos sometimes, but could also be days of numbering cassette tapes! We are looking for people who are happy to work in an organised and careful way.

One of the first groups of items we are organising is the oral history tapes and transcripts. They need to be listed, numbered and connected to each other (where possible). We will then move on to other boxes and groups of items. This work involves sorting out larger amounts of material, not researching individual items.

For some groups of items we can move on to starting to catalogue them soon; see below for Cataloguing volunteers; however, there are also many boxes and groups that need sorting out first.

This will take place at Glamorgan Archives; guidance or training where necessary will be provided; as will be gloves and other material where needed.

Cataloguing volunteers

This role can overlap with Archive volunteers. For some of the groups of items in the collection, we can make a start at cataloguing them without needing much further research.

We will provide some training for Cataloguing volunteers to talk you through our catalogue programme and database; which fields to fill out; how to formulate; how to find the right information. This role does need a basic understanding of how to work with computers, but the system is easy to use and detailed guidance is available.

In general this work will take place at Glamorgan Archives, as the material is stored there. However, if you would be interested in this work but can’t travel there, let us know. You will work with members of staff and other volunteers.

Oral History Listening volunteers

We need a number of volunteers who are willing to listen to oral history interviews that have already been digitised. After checking whether transcripts already exist, we will start with listening to those tapes that have no records yet.

We can provide laptop, headphones etc in the Community Centre, or ask us about doing this remotely in the comfort of your own home. We will provide guidance on the way to record themes and subjects. We do not ask for a transcription, but a recording of key points.

Photo workshop volunteers

We hold ‘photo workshops’ in which we show the photographs from the archives to attendees, trying to get as much information as possible about the photos – who is on them? Where is it taken? What are they doing? What year/decade?

We could use some volunteers to be at these events and steer discussions and record information offered by attendees. If you like meeting people and are interested in hearing stories from the past, this might be a nice role for you!

Some of the workshops will be at the Butetown Community Centre, but we are also hoping to hold some at different locations with specific groups. Let us know even if you just want to be involved in one at your local church/ club!

If you’re interested in museums, history, the RAF or simply making a difference, we would love to have you on board as part of our Youth Panel.The Youth Panel allows us to hear from you about what you want from our Museum and will allow you to contribute to improving the visitor experience for other young people.RAF Museum London's Youth Panel is open to people aged 16 to 24.

Tasks will include:

• Helping the Museum to test new ideas,
• Creating and producing exhibitions and displays,
• Representing the RAF Museum at events,
• Taking over our social media accounts once a year,
• Finding out about what goes on in a museum,
• Finding out more about the history and role of the RAF.

Training:

All RAF Museum volunteers need to attend an annual Safeguarding training session lasting an hour and available onsite or online. No specific training is required as a Youth Panel member, any necessary training will be carried out as and when needed. During the summer project week training will be provided encompassing the skills and knowledge needed to produce and deliver a museum display.

How much time would I need to commit?

There are between three and six meetings per year and a week in residence during the summer holidays to take on a project which will include the production of an exhibition display. Meetings are in person with the option to join online and are usually on weekends. You are not required to attend all meetings or events.  Come to whichever meetings you are able..

The summer project takes place at the RAF Museum, London. This is usually a Monday-Friday in the school summer holidays. 

As a potential member of the RAF Museum Youth Panel, attendance of a Youth Panel meeting or activity will make up your trial period.

Accessibility:

We welcome applications from people of all interests, abilities, backgrounds and communities. Please let us know about any adjustments you may need. Our buildings are fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs.

Checks and References:

No references or checks are required. Some parental permission will be necessary for under 18s.

What we are looking for in you:

• You would like to get involved in the work of the RAF Museum,
• You would like to advocate for young people,
• You want to share your passion and interests,
• You're interested in learning new skills,
• You are interested in engaging with our visitors

What’s in it for you?

• Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff,
• Meet new people and have new experiences,
• Discounts in gift shop and café,
• Free access to Flight Zone and similar attractions on site,
• Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy,
• Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide,
• As a member of the Youth Panel, you will be registered as a full volunteer for the RAF Museum which will enable you to take part in other volunteering opportunities.

An exciting opportunity to join the board of The Pleasley Pit Trust as treasurer. The position is to maintain and improve the charity’s financial standing and to collaborate with colleagues in assessing and managing risk and to ensure financial sustainability.

You will be joining us as we enter an exciting period of growth and transition; our aspirations are big and will see us transform our museum and educational centre into a significant visitor attraction. We will tell the compelling story of coal mining throughout the East Midlands and beyond and using our beautiful country park and nature reserve we will bring the restoritive power of nature and outside activities in open green spaces to new generations.

We need a treasurer who will play a key part in our development, providing the financial leadership needed to realise our ambitious plans and  help us make a difference to our grass roots charity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversee the financial health of the charity, ensuring we operate within financial regulations both legally, and constitutionally.

· Develop financial plans, oversee, and prepare budgets, and forecasts and in collaboration with the board of trustees, and other stakeholders, appraise financial viability of plans, proposals, and feasibility studies, ensuring the financial viability of the organisation.

· Monitor and report on the financial position for the board’s monthly meetings and Annual General Meeting.

· Implement effective financial risk management processes, putting in controls to ensure compliance. Review and update financial policies and procedures, as necessary. Ensure guidance is provided to all board members regarding their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.

· Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all statutory financial reporting requirements; coordinate and lead the annual audit process, consulting with the charity’s external auditors and the finance team (currently one part time Finance Officer and one Visitor Centre Manager).

· Play an active role in the strategic development of the charity, particularly in relation to the museum and educational projects. This will include identifying and helping to secure funding opportunities with the visitor centre manager and other board members.

· Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of financial and legal regulations that may impact on decisions or policies.

· Where appropriate, oversee the charity's investment portfolio, ensuring a balance of risk and return.

Skills and Experience:

Proven track record of financial management and budget-holding responsibilities, ideally in a growth environment.

Strong aptitude for financial data analysis with the ability to interpret complex financial data and explain it to non-finance colleagues in a clear and concise manner.

Experience of financial risk management, including knowledge of statutory financial reporting and audit processes.

An understanding of the financial challenges and funding opportunities relevant to independent charities, or a willingness to learn.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

A commitment to the mission and values of The Pleasley Pit Trust and a desire to protect the coal mining heritage of the region.

Desirable:

Relevant degree, or equivalent accounting knowledge gained in a business arena,

The Pleasley Pit Trust uses SAGE.

Experience securing funding from a range of sources, including grants, individual and  corporate donations, and legacies.

Experience in a similar role within a museum or heritage organisation.

Help to Share Veterans' Stories: Content Writing Volunteer
Create clear and engaging summaries that highlight the incredible stories within the Legasee Archive. Volunteer from home and support this vital educational resource.

About Legasee
Legasee is a charity dedicated to preserving the experiences of military veterans through recorded interviews. These stories capture the rich and diverse histories of individuals who have shaped significant events. By providing short written summaries of these interviews, you’ll help us create a fully searchable archive that empowers schools, universities, researchers, and the public to connect with these incredible narratives.

About the Role  
As a Content Writing Volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the Legasee Archive by creating engaging and informative descriptions of veterans. Drawing on their recorded interviews and transcripts, you’ll provide a snapshot of who they are, when they served, and the key themes of their interview. Your work will make the archive more searchable, user-friendly, and valuable as an educational resource.  

What You’ll Do

• Watch veteran interviews and review transcripts to understand their story.  
• Write concise and accurate descriptions that highlight the veteran’s service, experiences, and contributions (150-200 words).  
• Ensure all content is written with respect and sensitivity to the veterans’ voices.  

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent written English and the ability to summarise information effectively.  
• An interest in history and a passion for preserving personal stories.  
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.  

Benefits of Volunteering with Legasee:

• Make a Difference: Your work will help preserve veterans’ stories for future generations and enhance access to the archive for educational and research purposes.
• Learn New Skills: Gain valuable experience in content writing, military history, and digital archival work.
• Flexible Working: Volunteer from anywhere, at times that fit your schedule.

Commitment and Support:
We ask for a commitment of about 4 hours per week, but we can be flexible to fit around your other commitments. You’ll receive full guidance and support, including a comprehensive content writing guide and access to our volunteer coordinator.

Join us in making the Legasee Archive an indispensable resource for schools, universities, and the wider public. Apply today and help preserve the legacy of those who served.

Be Part of Preserving History: Transcribe Veteran Voices for the Legasee Archive

Volunteer from home and make a lasting difference by helping to make the personal stories of veterans accessible to all.

About Legasee Educational Trust

Legasee is a charity dedicated to preserving the experiences of British military veterans through recorded interviews. These stories capture the rich and diverse histories of individuals who have shaped significant events. By transcribing these interviews, you’ll help us create a fully searchable archive that empowers schools, universities, researchers, and the public to connect with these incredible narratives.

The Role: Transcription Volunteer

Your main responsibility will be to transcribe audio or video interviews into text. This ensures the interviews are fully accessible to everyone, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and makes the archive searchable for specific information. Accuracy, attention to detail, and respect for the interviewees’ words are vital.

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive volunteer team, working remotely and at times that suit you. This role is perfect for anyone with strong listening and typing skills who is passionate about preserving history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transcribing recorded interviews with veterans accurately and sensitively.
• Formatting transcripts according to Legasee’s guidelines.
• Meeting deadlines for assigned transcription tasks.
• Communicating with the volunteer coordinator for support and feedback.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent listening and typing skills.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Respect and sensitivity to the veterans’ stories.

Benefits of Volunteering with Legasee:

• Make a Difference: Your work will help preserve veterans’ stories for future generations and enhance access to the archive for educational and research purposes.
• Learn New Skills: Gain valuable experience in transcription, history, and archival work.
• Flexible Working: Volunteer from anywhere, at times that fit your schedule.

Commitment and Support:

We ask for a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week, although we are happy to fit in around your other commitments. You’ll receive full guidance and support, including a comprehensive transcription guide and access to our volunteer coordinator.

Join us in preserving the voices of history—your contribution will truly make a difference.

Could you help to change a care-experienced child's life by reading with them for just an hour a week over a six month period?

We're looking for new volunteers to read online. Reading Heroes is a highly individualised initiative - every book that you read has been chosen specifically for you and the child.  All books are provided, and you will receive ongoing personal support from our dedicated Reading Heroes team, as well as opportunities to meet with other volunteers.

The number of care-experienced children in the UK growing; research tells us that these children are more likely to experience social, emotional and mental health problems, so we believe that Reading Heroes is a more important project than ever.

We have found that the Reading Heroes scheme has helped the children involved with their reading and other literacy-based skills, but these are not our primary purposes. Reading Heroes simply promotes reading for pleasure, and giving some of our time to children who need a little extra support - along with a kindly, friendly listener!

As a Reading Heroes volunteer, you’ll be instilling a love of stories which can have a lifelong positive impact. 80% of participants tell us they enjoy reading more after taking part.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/FVts50SBrIm

“Thank you for helping me read better and for making reading fun and not stupid boring!" (Reading Heroes participant)

Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Ickworth to life and helping people get the best out of their day. 

 This role will suit you if you are:

• Warm and friendly.
• Someone with a curious and inquisitive nature, with an ability to engage our visitors, ask questions and facilitate conversations.
• Able to listen thoughtfully and actively.
• Someone with exceptional customer service standards- a desire to put visitors before everything else.
• A good storyteller, with a talent for reading body language and thinking on your feet
• Sensitive to visitor and volunteer needs – working as an effective team member.
• Willing to develop your knowledge of Ickworth, its history and vast collections.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Responding to the diverse needs of visitors, including people with additional access needs.
• Sharing inspirational stories, curious facts and practical information or simply the space for visitors to wander at their own pace.
• Helping visitors to discover more, answering questions and making suggestions so they can enjoy their day, their way.
• Being an ambassador for the whole property and the National Trust. Helping visitors understand the full scope of the offer at Ickworth beyond the house.
• Learning more about Ickworth, so you can share your knowledge and stories of the family and their collections with visitors.
• Responding to the changing needs of Ickworth – supporting ongoing interpretation strategies in the House.
• Supporting with health and safety and evacuation procedures if required.
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines 

 By getting involved you could· 

• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team.
  Spend time with us at Ickworth, learn about its history, stories and enjoy its beauty.
• Meet people from all walks of life
• Find an opportunity to use your existing skills and develop new ones.
  Improve your communication skills.
  Get a warm glow by knowing you have made a difference to someone’s day out with us.

 You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.

All National Trust volunteers will be asked to

• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity. 

 We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:

• Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
• Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website 

Skills acquired: Adaptability, Communication Skills, Community Development, Customer Service, Event Support, Exhibition Arts, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Visual Arts

If you love gardens you’ll know they need lots of care and attention. Our volunteers help with the upkeep, development and protection of some of the most beautiful and important gardens and parklands in the UK - so visitors and wildlife can enjoy them.

What's involved?

• Contributing to the current and future vision of Ickworth
• Maintaining high presentation standards, learning about and promoting good plant health care
• Helping the team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden/parks looking it s best e.g. - tidying up, dead-heading, weeding and caring for borders
• Maintaining garden equipment, tools and machinery used by the garden team such as, mowers, strimmers and hand tools
• Helping with the planned development by e.g. planting trees and shrubs
• Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions
• Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friends
• Helping us deliver our commitment to sustainability

By getting involved you could:

• Join a passionate and dedicated team of gardeners and become part of Ickworth’s future
• Learn more about Ickworth and the work of the National Trust
• Enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery
• Help preserve the gardens and create that wow factor for our visitors today and future generations
• Develop and share your own gardening skills and enjoy meeting other keen gardeners
• Work alongside staff and garden volunteers at special outside events

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.

This role will suit you if you are:

• Enthusiastic about the great outdoors and enjoy some physical activity
• Happy to take on different tasks in every part of the garden areas
• Interested in learning about gardening or have skills you want to share/develop
• Positive, friendly and approachable.
• Enjoy talking to people and being part of a team.
• Happy to volunteer outside – despite the weather!
• Happy to learn new skills and practises from our gardening team
• Passionate about gardening and the outdoors

All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.

WE WANT ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS TO FEEL WELCOME AND TO HAVE AN EQUALLY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH US. SO, VOLUNTEERS WILL:
- BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY INDUCTION, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS TO DO THIS ROLE WELL AND SAFELY
- BE OFFERED EXPENSES TO COVER AGREED TRAVEL COSTS BETWEEN HOME AND PLACE OF VOLUNTEERING.
- HAVE REMOTE ACCESS TO SUPPORT, NEWS AND ROTAS VIA OUR VOLUNTEER WEBSITE

Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome; helping all visitors get all they need from their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression. 

 This role will suit you if you are:

• Someone who loves meeting people and being part of a team
• Looking for new experiences
• Wanting to utilise your communication skills or develop them further
• Someone who enjoys a busy environment
• Happy working outdoors in all weathers
• Comfortable being in a physically active role

Tasks and responsibilities

• Creating warm welcomes for every visitor, putting their needs first
• Sharing information, answering questions and helping visitors get the most out of their visit.
• Giving personalised ‘goodbyes’ and heartfelt ‘thank yous’
• Multi-tasking across the site to help us keep the property looking fabulous, reporting where something may need attention.
• Looking out for ways to do the little things that make a big difference. This might include driving visitors around on our Shuttle, or supporting in the bookshop.
• Helping visitors get their bearings and informing on the best routes around the property depending on their needs and our offer.
• Finding out what’s on offer at Ickworth and other local sites, so you can encourage people to do more, stay longe and bring others. Promote the National Trust and deepen their connection to our cause.
• Keeping in touch with the wider team, so you know what’s happening, particularly during event days.
• You are important in making sure things run as smoothly as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures.

By getting involved you could:

• Join an enthusiastic and varied team and form new friendships
• Volunteer at this beautiful and inspiring property
• Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
• Let your personality shine, and build connections with our visitors and wider property team
• Know you have made a difference to someone’s day out 

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever. 

 All National Trust volunteers will be asked to

• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity. 

 We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:

• Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
• Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website 

Skills acquired: Advice & Guidance, Bus/Van Driving, Communication Skills, Community Development, Customer Service, Decision Making, Event Support, Fundraising, Guiding, Interpersonal Skills, Public Relations, Teamwork

Curious Minds is looking for a finance expert to take on an important Board-level role; helping Curious Minds build a future in which being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life.

We're seeking someone to take on this important role on our Board of Trustees, who is motivated to make a difference and has experience in the following areas:

• Financial governance
• Strategic leadership
• Cultural and/or education policy and funding

And a commitment to:

• Equality, diversity and anti-racism
• Great governance practice

The Vice Chair & Treasurer is the finance expert for the Board of Trustees. As such, you will acts as the Board's link with the Chief Operating Officer to remain abreast of Curious Minds' financial position and plans.