Left Bank Leeds is a stunning grade 2*former church building on Cardigan Road Leeds 6, just a mile west of the city centre with a growing reputation for its rich diversity of activities promoting creativity, connection, and wellbeing. As a social enterprise it is also a much-loved/sought-after venue for wedding and other celebrations, markets, and corporate events. 

Deadline for applications: midnight on Monday the 27th of July. To find out more and to ask for an application pack please email leftbankcharitabletrust@gmail.com 

What’s the difference between the two boards?

Charity Trustee Board

Trustees focus on the bigger picture — helping shape Left Bank’s vision, strategy and charitable impact.

CIC Director Board

CIC Directors support the running and sustainability of Left Bank’s commercial and operational activities, including events, hires and programme delivery.

You can apply for either board — or both.

Commitment to core responsibilities

You do not need any previous experience of being on a board as our induction process will identify any training needs you may have, and signpost you to relevant training if needed. 

Board members are expected to:

• Support the vision and values of Left Bank Leeds

• Work collaboratively and communicate respectfully with fellow board members, staff and users of the building  

• Use skills, knowledge and contacts for Left Bank Leeds’ benefit

• Have (or have interest in learning) a basic level of financial literacy

• Support the Charity’s object to advance the Christian faith, while welcoming people of all beliefs and backgrounds (even if you are personally of a different faith/non-faith)

• Have an interest in the creative arts, and promoting the arts for public benefit 

• Have a connection to communities in Leeds and Yorkshire (or interest in building connection)

• Prepared to assist fundraising through bid writing and/or personal introduction and influence

• A willingness to undertake training in areas where this would be useful for the role

• Uphold the legal duties of Trustees and/or CIC Directors as per Charity Commission and/orCompanies House guidelines

• Commit sufficient time to meetings and preparation 

  • For CIC board - a monthly 2 hr evening meeting + prep and follow up tasks

  • For Charity Board - a 2 hr evening meeting every 3 months, with occasional additional sub-group mtgs

  • For both - some additional onboarding and training as part of the induction process