Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)
As you may be aware, the operation of the ISA is changing the way in which organisations such as Helix Arts will need to check that the artists they work with are cleared to work with children and vulnerable adults.
From November 2010 anyone applying for an opportunity to work with us to deliver projects will need to be registered with the ISA. Registration can be made from July 2010 and there will be a one-off fee payable to the ISA (currently expected to be £64). PLEASE NOTE: The coalition government has suspended the opening of registration in July 2010 pending a review of the application of the ISA. We will post further details here when that review is complete.
In most cases we will continue to require a satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure, in addition to ISA registration, for anyone appointed to work on a project with us.
For more information, and to register with the ISA from July, visit the ISA website
Helix Arts Board Membership
The board of Helix Arts is one of the strengths of the organisation and has been praised for its quality and commitment. The Board has ultimate responsibility for Helix Arts and its activities, and board members take an active role in determining the policies and priorities of the organisation. We are recruiting for new board members to replace retiring board members and to further strengthen and diversify our board.
The Board meets six times a year, on the last Monday of every other month, from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at Helix Arts offices in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Board membership is for an initial 3 years, with an option to serve for a further 3 or 6 years. Board members are volunteers, but we are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses.
We are happy to receive applications from anyone with an interest in the organisation and its work who believe they would be able to make a positive contribution. We welcome applications from all sectors of society and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We can also arrange for less experienced board members to buddy-up with a more experienced board member if they would find it useful.
If you are interested in joining our board then please complete and return the Statement of Intent form available below (available as either an editable pdf or as a Word document).
If you would like further information please contact Robert Laycock, Director on 0191 241 4931.
Helix Arts Database
Helix Arts has built up a comprehensive database of artists and arts professionals who we routinely contact when we are recruiting for projects. If you would like to be added to our database please complete and return the Word document below, or contact us by telephone or email.
T: 0191 241 4931
F: 0191 241 4933
E: info@helixarts.com
