Trustee

Charity: Future Talent
Position: Trustee (2 vacancies from September 2024)
Location: UK-wide (meetings in London and virtually)
Type: Volunteer, part-time
Application Deadline: 9am, 22 July 2024

Future Talent is a dynamic charity dedicated to nurturing and supporting the musical talents
of young people from low-income backgrounds. Founded by HRH The Duchess of Kent and
Nicholas Robinson in 2004, as we approach our 20th anniversary in November, we are
expanding our board to include two new Trustees. This is a pivotal moment for our charity,
marked by exciting developments including an album release and a concert at The
Roundhouse, Camden, to showcase our young musicians and shine a spotlight on the
charity’s work.

Our Vision
Future Talent currently supports 115 young musicians annually through our regional clusters
across the UK. We collaborate with regional music hubs, schools, arts organisations, and
funders to build a sustainable network of support. Our goal is to have a regional relationship
manager in every UK region and to double the number of young musicians we support over
the next three years.

Role and Responsibilities
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding Future Talent’s strategy and operations.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan
• Supporting fundraising efforts through leveraging personal and corporate networks
• Championing Future Talent’s mission and advocating for our young musicians
• Attending quarterly board meetings and participating in sub-committees as required
• Ensuring the charity complies with its governing documents, charity law, and other
relevant legislation/regulations

Ideal Experience and Skills
We are seeking Trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Strong individual and/or corporate networks with a willingness to support
fundraising

• Networks/experience in music genres beyond classical/jazz
• PR and media relations
• Establishing youth voice structures in youth-led organisations
• Expertise in campaigning, influencing, or advocacy
• Charity law and regulation

Other useful skills/experience include:
• Third Sector contacts/affiliations
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
• Influence and advocacy
• Cyber security
• Volunteer management
• Change management
• Data protection

Commitment to Diversity
Future Talent values diversity and inclusion, and we need a diverse board to reflect that. We
are currently underrepresented by individuals that identify as female/ from the global
majority and/or deaf and/or d/Disabled. We also encourage applications from those who
have faced financial barriers or lack of opportunity.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young musicians.
With our 20th anniversary on the horizon, you will be joining a forward-thinking organisation
at a time of significant growth and development.

Future Talent is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, trustees and volunteers,
and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender
reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and
marriage and civil partnerships.
Join us in inspiring gifted young musicians from low-income backgrounds. Apply today!