Promoting inclusive governance and ensuring that a more diverse range of voices are included in board, steering groups and leadership of Arts, Culture and Heritage organisations in the West Midlands.
Find out more information about the programme.
WMCA present the Future Boards Accelerator Programme (FBA) in partnership with People Make it Work.
FBA is part of the ACTIVATE programme, a programme to grow the cultural and creative ecosystem of the West Midlands that will empower freelancers and small organisations to advance their career through a series of tailored workshops, mentoring, and wellbeing support.
What is Future Boards Accelerator
A programme to support young adults from the global majority to develop skills and confidence to take on board memberships within the Cultural sector as well as train organisations to better support board members.
Programme Outline
For Individuals:
- £500 bursary for each participant
- Two cohorts on the programme
- Workshops, training, mentoring and coaching
- residential, visits to organisations and networking
For Organisations:
- Community of learning with other organisations
- Opportunity for staff members/trustees
- Workshops, peer learning and networking
Programme delivery September - December 2024.
Applications have now closed for this programme, however for any further enquiries on the Future Boards Accelerator Programme, you can contact a member of People Make it Work team on: clare.thurman@peoplemakeitwork.com
The Future Boards Accelerator Programme is delivered by People Make it Work in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority.
