Governance-draft
CHEAD is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Registered Charity Number 1174589. CHEAD’s primary object is to advance education for the public benefit by promoting knowledge and understanding of art and design within higher education institutions.
CHEAD’s work is supported by our governance structure and by the commitment of its Trustees who lead our strategic priorities and uphold our Charitable Objectives.
CHEAD operates in accordance with the objects enshrined in its Constitution, which is compliant with the legal framework of CIOs as set out in the Charity Act 2011 (and in further regulations).
Any changes to the Constitution are put before the membership for approval. The Board of Trustees is charged with the strategic and operational management of the association on behalf of the membership.
CHEAD Team
CHEAD employs a part-time Policy and External Relations Director and a part-time Membership and Operations Director.
CHEAD Trustees
Members of the Board of Trustees give their time to CHEAD free of charge and remuneration and meet five times yearly.
Joining Our Executive Board
Candidates must be the main representative for a CHEAD institutional member or have received the support of the main representative.