Join the team
AMP is recruiting Trustees!
AMP is seeking motivated and dynamic individuals from age 18 upwards who are passionate about wanting the voices of young people to be heard. We are looking for trustees, young trustees (aged 30 and under), and a Co-Chair.
We would particularly like to hear from people with expertise in communications, fundraising, alternative education provision, advocacy, and legal expertise. We would also like to hear from people from under-represented and marginalised groups, and with lived experience of North Yorkshire, ideally currently or as a young person.
Why become a trustee?
As a trustee, you can make a real difference that can help countless others realise and achieve their musical potential, develop new skills and help them in their future careers. Being a trustee will provide you with insight into how charities are run and developed, as well as providing a platform to get actively involved in discussions about future projects, directly contributing to AMP’s work. This is a huge opportunity to contribute to shaping positive futures for children and young people with the least opportunity, especially those in rurally-isolated areas.
We’re proud that we reflect young people’s voices on our board. Currently only 3% of trustees in the UK are under the age of 30, yet 33% of AMP’s trustees are under 30. Young trustees who join us will gain valuable transferable skills for future employment.
What does it involve?
You will be expected to attend four meetings a year. This is a voluntary position, but you will have travel reimbursed. Trustees are involved in governance and strategic guidance but not in the delivery of operations. Their role is to ensure the charity is successfully delivering its aims and objectives. AMP will support all new trustees through a process of induction, training and mentoring. You do not need to be based in North Yorkshire, and many of our meetings take place online. You do not need any former trustee experience to commit to this role. Additional time contributing to subgroups such as finance or fundraising is optional but encouraged.
Interested? Get in touch!
We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds and cultures. We are an inclusive organisation and can make reasonable adjustments to application processes, interviews, training sessions and other activities on a case-by-case basis. We also provide ongoing support for the individuals we work with, so if you have particular accessibility needs, please do get in touch and let us know.
To arrange an informal discussion with AMP, please email [email protected].
How to apply
Application is by a letter (max. 1 side A4) or short two-minute video, outlining why you want to be a trustee and how you feel your skills and experiences would benefit AMP. Please email your letter/video link along with your CV to Sarah at: [email protected]. You can also contact us to discuss an alternative format of your choosing if none of the above is suitable or your preferred option.
Deadline for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026
Our outgoing Chair, Sarah Baumann, reflects on her time as a young trustee and Chair:
“AMP is a truly unique organisation, focused on embedding and championing youth voice and increasing access to music making for young people in North Yorkshire. After 7 years as a trustee, and 2 years as Chair of the board of trustees, I am stepping down as Chair to focus on my new role as Interim CEO at Brass Bands England.
When, aged 25, when I joined the board of trustees I started alongside the first co-hort of Young Trustees at AMP. This was a brilliant step for an organisation already well on their youth-voice journey. Over the last 7 years the commitment and passion for youth voice, and placing young people at the centre of governance has only grown.
Myself and AMP’s endlessly dedicated and passionate Director Sarah McWatt, felt that this was the right time for us to move to a new model of leadership, centring young people further. As I step down as Chair, AMP is seeking to move to a Co-Chair model, with one of the seats to be filled by a young person. This is also in line with our aim to have board representation of 50% young people going forward.
In a challenging environment for small charities, I hope to find new trustees who are keen to support and learn from an experienced team of staff and trustees. Individuals who are driving for the team, but equally happy to challenge injustice and inequity. Young people who want to make a difference to the musical landscape in their communities.
AMP is a truly unique organisation, and anyone who sees themselves as part of the next of its journey should jump at the opportunity.”
What our beneficiaries say about AMP:
“I feel like I’m being taken seriously for the first time, and that is really empowering.” – Young Producer from our youth voice programme, Plugged In.
“The nurture, encouragement, opportunity and care offered to the young musicians is a delight to behold.” – Teacher
“AMP has been a real trailblazer…It continues to support and embed musically inclusive practice both nationally and within North Yorkshire…putting young people at the heart of their delivery…It is a great organisation to have in our portfolio.” – Michelle Myrie, Grants and Learning Officer, Youth Music.
“We have been working with AMP for many years. Thanks to the array of CPD opportunities and the organisational development support it has give us, we have transformed from working as freelancers and become a Community Interest Company (CIC). AMP has supported us every step of the way.” Flash Company Arts
Further information about the role and how to apply
Trustee Duties include:
- Attending meetings four times a year (one every 3 months, usually in March, June, September and December). Meeting last between 1½ and 2 hours. We are flexible in scheduling meeting times, to reflect the availability of trustees. We usually meet online with an annual in-person meeting in York.
- Read meeting papers before meetings.
- Maintain contact with AMP staff, providing your opinion on particular matters as required.
- Participate in appropriate training / learning opportunities offered through AMP
- Attend AMP events and be an advocate for the charity
- Additional time contributing to subgroups such as finance or fundraising is optional but encouraged
Application is by a letter (max. 1 side A4) or short two-minute video, outlining why you want to be a trustee and how you feel your skills and experiences would benefit AMP. Please email your letter/video link along with your CV to Sarah at: [email protected]. You can also contact us to discuss an alternative format of your choosing if none of the above is suitable or your preferred option.
Deadline for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026
Guidance
Applicants should read the following Charity Commission guidance on the role of charity trustees, their main duties and legal obligations. This is available here.
Further information about AMP:
- AMP Annual Review 2024-25
- Charity Overview of AMP on the Charity Commission website.
- AMP’s latest Annual Trustees’ Report and Accounts on the Charity Commission website.
- Find out more about AMP here.
- Our current projects
- Our professional networks
- Our trustees
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