Governance
CHEAD is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Registered Charity Number 1174589. Our primary object is ‘to advance education for the public benefit by promoting knowledge and understanding of art and design within higher education institutions’.
Our work is supported by our governance structure and by the commitment of our Board of Trustees. Our Trustees are charged with the strategic and operational management of the Charity on behalf of the membership. They lead our strategic priorities and uphold our Charitable Objectives.
We operate in accordance with the objects enshrined in our 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 our membership for approval.
CHEAD Team
CHEAD is supported by two Directors covering: Policy and External Relations and Membership and Operations plus a Programme Administrator.
CHEAD Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are passionate about art and design higher education and are responsible for shaping CHEAD’s strategic direction and programme.
Joining Our Board of Trustees
We are looking for people who can help us continue to grow our reach, influence and impact.