Go To: Trustee Recruitment 2026 | Change Act! Theatre Company

Trustee Recruitment

We are pleased to report

that recruitment is now complete

and we have appointed a team

of 8 Trustees, more info to

follow. Thank you everyone that expressed interest.

Deadline (Was): 10am Monday 16th of February 2026

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Change Act! Theatre company co-creates inclusive

applied theatre towards social change and believe that

‘Theatre changes minds’.

We are in the process of converting to a Charity (we are

currently a CIC), for which we are seeking a group of

founding Trustees. We are doing this so we can grow

responsibly, secure multi-year funding and continue to

raise the profile and impact of our Company

and the artists we work with.

As a Trustee, you will help ensure that Change Act! stays true to its mission and works safely, legally and sustainably. The role will support strategy, finances and risk management, and you will have the chance to act as ambassadors for the charity and make a change.

We seek Trustees who can offer both support and constructive challenge as we grow our impact and reach. There will be a range of voluntary opportunities to get involved in a more hands-on context, depending on your time and intentions.

Early career applicants are very welcome. There will be training, networking and development opportunities attached to the role as identified at interview.

We actively invite applications from those underrepresented in the sector including Disabled, Neurodivergent, Global Majority, working class and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

Who we are

Change Act! Theatre Company was founded in April 2022 as a CIC and currently works in London and the South East. We are a DDPO using participatory Applied Theatre to support Disabled, neurodivergent and marginalised adults to engage in theatre, build confidence, wellbeing and leadership. In the past three years we have grown steadily in projects, partnerships and income, with more than 210 people taking part in our work in the past year alone.

We have a core community of around 30 Disabled and neurodivergent adults who regularly shape our work and who lead on facilitation, performance and creative decision making. Recent projects include inclusive facilitation training, Forum Theatre exploring mental health and suicide prevention, co-created Legislative Theatre performances, and longer-term creative and career-building support.

Co-Directors Paul Formosa and Charlotte Hailey-Watts have over 40 years combined experience in designing and facilitating socially engaged Arts and wellbeing programmes in a wide variety of setting as well as strong leadership and project management experience in culture and community and voluntary sector settings.

Sessions take place in community spaces across Islington, Hackney and Camden. Our current funding is all from grants and trusts, with a mix of Borough and London specific awards from funders such as City Bridge Trust, Cripplegate Foundation, Islington Council, Hackney Council, and Comic Relief.

What we are looking for

We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, social exclusion or long-term health conditions. We strongly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, working-class backgrounds, and other groups under-represented in the arts.

You do not need previous Trustee experience. We value clarity, kindness, curiosity and a commitment to equality and justice. We especially welcome people with the following skills, interests and/or experience:

Finance, fundraising or charity governance.

Safeguarding, HR or volunteer support.

Marketing, Communications and PR skills.

Experience with Trusts and charities.

Applied theatre and community arts interest.

Disability rights, social care, Mental Health or advocacy.

Your commitment

Trustees will meet around four times a year, with occasional shorter meetings or working groups if needed. The role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered.

How to apply

Send a short expression of interest and CV to hello@change-act.org, telling us:

Why you would like to be a Trustee
What you feel you could contribute
What you would like to gain.

Audio or video applications are welcome. CVs detailing voluntary and lived experience rather than employment experience only are very welcome.

If you require adjustments or support during the application process please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Deadline for applications

We would like to receive your application by the end of Monday the 16th of February 2026

Find out more

If you have specific questions, please do feel free to get in contact with us via email.

There will be an opportunity to meet us and members of the company in person at our monthly Creative Connections get together at Chats Palace in Hackney on Monday the 9th of February 2-5pm, let us know if you plan to attend.

We will be hosting an info and questions answer session online - Wednesday 11th February 9-11am. Please let us know if you would like to attend.