Vacancy: Charity Trustees

Key information:

Escape2Make are currently looking to recruit new Trustees. Below is all of the information, requirements and details for how to apply, or you can download this information in the recruitment pack:

Escape2Make Charity Trustee

Vision: Empowered, thriving 11–18s leading the way to build kind, sustainable, creative, connected communities.

Mission: Kind, welcoming and safe spaces offering inclusive workshops that allow 11–18s to escape and make things, make friends, and make a difference.

Our Organisational Values – What We Stand For:

At Escape2Make (E2M), we are:

· Creative – We use imagination, play and experimentation to solve problems and spark joy.

· Kind – We act with empathy, respect and care for one another and our communities.

· Inclusive – We create safe spaces where everyone belongs and is free to be themselves.

· Fun – We bring energy, joy and lightness to everything we do.

· Youth-led – Young people are at the heart of everything: listened to, supported, and empowered to lead.

· Curious & Future-facing – We question, explore and imagine better futures.

· Bold & Disruptive (with Kindness) – We are pioneering, honest and not afraid to challenge the status quo when something needs to change.

· Transparent & Fair – We work with integrity, openness and fairness in everything we do.

www.escape2make.org

Do you live in the Lancaster District and are you passionate about creativity, community and making a difference in young people’s lives?

Would you like to help to shape our future?

E2M are expanding our board to strengthen our capacity, skills base and reflect the communities we serve, and we are looking for people with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Arts/Artist

• Youth Work

• Marketing

• Tech/digital

• Fundraising

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive board who want to shape the future of our organisation that reflects the communities we serve, applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome and we especially welcome applications from young adults aged 16 to 25.

This is a voluntary role and if you would like to know more please have a look at the Charity Commission Role of a new Trustee on this link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-trustee-welcome-pack/charity-trustee-welcome-pack

We ensure that we operate according to this guidance.

If you would like to apply, please send:

· An email with a short paragraph indicating your area of interest (please highlight if you are age 16 to 25)

· A Curriculum Vitae

Please send to info@escape2make.org

If you would like a discussion about the role, please email a request for a telephone call and your number and someone will call you back.

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August 2025.