Trustees

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre is a dynamic creative hub located on the edge of Bodmin Moor in South-East Cornwall. Our unique 4-acre site is where creativity meets nature at Cornwall's geographical and cultural gateway. Our 500-seat Barn Theatre hosts a diverse range of performances, including theatre, dance, comedy, and live music. Our newly refurbished 70-seat Studio and Community Hub, opening in April 2025, will centre around creativity and community, providing a regular programme of activity and performances for people of all ages. 

About Sterts’ programme of work

At Sterts, we are dedicated to serving our community with a wide range of participatory and place-based activities. Our work spans across five core strands:

Future Makers:
This programme offers children, young people,
and schools access to arts and culture through workshops, performances, backstage opportunities,

and work experience. Our exciting new Future Makers

programme will launch in April 2025.

Community Makers:

We offer creative opportunities for adults and community groups through regular workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities.

Artist Development:

This strand supports local creatives by providing rehearsal space, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration. Our Artist Development programme

will also launch in April 2025.

Heritage:

Sterts is deeply embedded in the history of SE Cornwall.
We aim to be a hub for local research, tourism, and community engagement, celebrating the rich history
of our region.

Environmental:

As an Environmental Centre, Sterts is committed to sustainability. Our 4-acre site offers creative ways to

engage with nature, and our new Barn Theatre is fully equipped with solar PV and batteries, enabling us to run off-grid events and productions. 

Charity Structure & Responsibilities

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre (CIO Number 1189424) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and in 2024, Sterts Theatre (CIC Number 15422924) was established as a Community

Interest Company (CIC), wholly owned by the charity.
Trustees must be at least 16 years old. While Trustees are unpaid, they may claim expenses where applicable.

Trustee Responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will be responsible under Charity Law
for overseeing key areas including Employment, Health & Safety, and Financial Management. Specifically, you will be required to:

• Ensure the charity is fulfilling its purpose for public benefit. Comply with Sterts’ governing document and legal obligations. Act in the best interests of Sterts and its community.
• Manage Sterts' resources responsibly.
• Use reasonable care and skill in your role.

Expectations
As a Trustee, we ask you to:

• Attend six face-to-face meetings per year (typically 2 hours each)
• Participate in occasional extra meetings, both in-person and online
• Act as an advocate for Sterts and its work within the community
• Engage in discussions, making informed decisions, even when these may involve differing views
• Stay informed about Sterts’ activities by reading Board papers and relevant materials.
• Give practical support where possible and regularly attend shows and events

How to apply

Please submit a CV with a letter of interest that is no more than an A4 page of why you want to be on our board of Trustees or a video submission of no longer than 5 minutes by Friday 25th April at 10am.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming passionate and skilled individuals to join our journey!