Trustees/Directors - Cart and Wagon Shed. Shoeburyness

We are looking for new trustees to help take the Cart and Wagon Shed project to the next level.

The Cart and Wagon Shed is a listed Victorian formerly-military building on Shoebury Garrison which has been converted for use as a heritage and community centre and houses the Shoebury Archives. We opened to the public in 2022 with permanent and temporary exhibitions that highlight the unique military, civilian and natural history of Shoeburyness. We aim to become an inspirational hub for heritage interpretation and community activity, with a focus on volunteering and attracting new visitors to explore the amazing surrounds of the Garrison and Gunners Park as well as the wider Shoebury area. With this in view, we are seeking substantial new funding to upgrade our exhibitions and to support a wide range of heritage-related and community activities. Our plans include working towards obtaining accredited museum status.

To help us achieve these goals, we hope to recruit additional volunteer trustees/directors to assist in the governance and management of the operation and the oversight of new initiatives.

What skills do I need?

We do not have any specific requirements as to qualifications or experience. Our primary objective is to attract individuals with enthusiasm for heritage and history and fostering a strong sense of local community. Having said that, previous experience as a trustee/director of a charity or business or having skills or experience in finance, IT, marketing/fundraising or museum management would be desirable.

Interests

• Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
• Civic Responsibility and Communities

Activities

• Business Skills
• Marketing and Media
• Trusteeship and Committee Work