Short Description

Blaze is an arts organisation in Burnley that supports young people across Lancashire to develop their
confidence, creativity and transferable skills through youth-led creative projects. We became an independent charity in 2018.
We are a dynamic and ambitious organisation that works with young people (aged 13 – 25) in their
communities to deliver a broad range of activities.
In recent years, we have supported young people to produce their own exhibitions, publications, events, and Burnley’s first town centre Pride Parade. Youth Voice is embedded throughout our organisation and over 50% of our trustees are aged under 30.

Responsibilities of our Trustees include:

  • Attending at least six Board meetings per year – online or in Burnley/Lancashire, where Blaze is based
  • Reading and assessing board papers ahead of meetings – we can provide these in more accessible formats if required
  • Joining sub-groups on specific topics where needed, such as fundraising, and meeting as these sub-groups between quarterly meetings when necessary
  • Attending Blaze events and activities where appropriate
  • Providing informal advice and support to staff when needed
  • Advocating and championing the activities of Blaze

Eligibility

We’re looking for people who:

  • Love creativity and the arts, whether that be art, music, theatre, film and TV, or something else!
  • Are excited by and committed to youth-led practice
  • Recognise the value of diversity in the arts
  • want to support young people in Lancashire to fulfil their potential

We’re looking for people with experience in:

  • Financial management
  • Strategic business planning
  • Human resources and employment
  • Safeguarding

Our Board should represent the diversity of our work and the people and communities we work with. For this reason, we’re proactively looking to hear from:

➢ People from the Global Majority

➢ People who identify as women (including trans women) or non-binary

➢ People who identify as D/deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent

➢ People from the LGBTQIA+ community

You may have any or all of these characteristics. We’re up for hearing from people of any age.

How to Apply

Please send your application to admin@blazeonline.org.uk 

Entry Fee

None

Location

Online

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: Ongoing

Website Link: https://blazearts.co.uk/blog/join-the-board/

Online Exhibition