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Maxability Trustee
Maxability is a small but growing charitable organisation with ambitious plans for the future expansion of its services. We provide a unique service and support space for disabled people to attend pottery classes in Barnet. We are an inclusive, creative place where disabled and non-disabled people come together to explore their talents, build connections and acquire valuable life skills.
We pride ourselves on the excellent service we deliver and the caring environment we provide for all our beneficiaries. You can find out more about what we do and our founding story at www.maxability.org.uk.
Maxability is a registered charity operating in Barnet, London. We have a formidable and committed Board of Trustees and wish to grow this further to reflect the people we serve and support. To help us grow, we are looking for experienced members of the public to join our Board. We are seeking 1–2 new Trustees from autumn 2026, as well as a new Chair by the end of 2026.
We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in North London, as well as people with experience in the fields of disability, inclusion, arts and culture, and those from a Global Majority background.
Our Trustees meet 4–6 times per year and bring their skills and experience to advocate for, connect with and support our charity's core mission: to help disabled and disadvantaged people discover their innate abilities.
At Maxability, we bring the healing properties of clay and the process of pottery-making to a diverse community of people who need it most.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position.
We are seeking the following skills and experience:
Not all of these areas may be relevant to you. However, we want to recruit Trustees who are able to deepen our impact and contribute to gaps in the charity's current representation and/or delivery.
Lived experience of disability or experience of caring for a person with a disability.
Skills and knowledge in HR and legal compliance.
Candidates from a Global Majority background.
Expertise in marketing, PR, event management and/or social media.
Knowledge of diversity, access and inclusion.
Knowledge of cultural development.
Knowledge of local priorities and the Borough of Barnet and/or local authority objectives.
Knowledge of creative arts and community arts.
The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of Maxability and supports the Chief Executive/Strategic Director and her staff.
If you are interested in the position of Chair, please contact us for an informal chat.
To find out more about joining the Board, please contact Tori by emailing tori@maxability.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: 30 October 2026
Interviews are planned from the week commencing 9 November 2026.