Could you be a Trustee with us?
Welcome
Becoming a trustee is a way to use your skills and experience to steer and support The Quilt Association in our aims. If you are looking to take that step, and give something back to a growing arts and heritage organisation, please read on.
You do not need to have any prior experience as a trustee, just a willingness to learn and the time to give it what the role deserves. We are interested in hearing from from a diverse range of backgrounds and are particularly interested in hearing from young people!
Our Trustee recruitment pack contains information about us and where we're going. Below you can find out more about our trustee roles and how to apply.
If you'd like an informal chat about becoming a trustee, what its like and about the role, please contact Chris Shercliff, Acting Chair of Trustees chris.shercliff@quilt.org.uk | 01686 413467
Trustees are responsible for the overall direction, organisation and finance of The Quilt Association. We're both a charity and a Company limited by Guarantee.
As a Board, Trustees ensure the we fulfil our charitable aims, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and continue to develop as a nationally significant centre for quilting and textile heritage and arts.
We are looking to build on the skills of our current board and are seeking trustees who can take a lead role in one of the following areas:
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Textile Conservation - Providing expertise in the care, preservation, and documentation of heritage textiles
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Human Resources - Advising on people management, policies, volunteer engagement, and organisational culture
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IT / Digital - Supporting digital infrastructure, data management, systems, and opportunities for digital engagement
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Marketing and Communications - Supporting audience development, promotion of exhibitions and events, and strengthening the organisation’s profile
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Property / Facilities Management - Advising on the maintenance, development, and effective use of Minerva Arts Centre
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Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector Experience - Bringing insight, networks, and strategic understanding of the wider cultural landscape.
The Trustee Treasurer plays a key role in supporting the effective financial governance and sustainability of The Quilt Association. Working closely with the Chair, Secretary, fellow trustees, and any staff responsible for day-to-day finance administration, the Treasurer helps ensure that the organisation manages its finances responsibly, complies with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintains sound financial oversight.
This role is central to helping the Board make informed decisions, safeguard the charity’s resources, and ensure the long-term financial health of the organisation.
See below for the application process
Please read the role description and Trustee Recruitment Pack before applying.
Please send your CV along with a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 and a completed Equal opportunities monitoring form to admin@quilt.org.uk sharing why you are interested in becoming a trustee and how your skills and experience are suited to the role.
Deadline - Monday 15th June 2026
You'll then be invited to a informal interview on either Tuesday 22nd June or 23rd June 2026 to meet us, talk more about the role and share your experience. You will then have the opportunity to meet the rest of the board before making the decision to join us.
Please note that to be a trustee you are required to be a member of QA which is £15 per year. We are a Company Limited by Guarentee and the member liability is limited to £1 in the event of the Company being wound up whilst a Member, or within one year after being a Member.
If this is the first time you've thought about being a trustee, or you're wondering if this is the right thing for you, please give us a call to talk it through. We LOVE talking about our quilts, what we do and meet new people.
We can share a bit more about us and how we work. We're a really friendly, very small team and so you'll be in good hands. We are looking to grow and you will be with us on that journey. We're passionate and we do our best.
If you need any help with the application, we can support you with this too.
Contact Chris Shercliff chris.shercliff@quilt.org.uk or call us on 01686 413467.
We look forward to hearing from you!