Sonic Bothy is recruiting new members to join our Board of Trustees during an exciting period of organisational growth. We’re a Disability-led, award-winning, inclusive arts charity based in Glasgow. We create ground-breaking opportunities for Disabled musicians and people with Additional Support for Learning Needs (ASLN) to develop their artistry, shape experimental music and lead creative practice on their own terms. Our work is free to participants, community-rooted and artistically ambitious.
We were recently welcomed into Creative Scotland’s 2025–28 Multi-Year Funding portfolio. Alongside Youth Music Initiative Funding, a Glasgow Communities Fund award, and several Trust and Foundation grants, we are at the outset of an ambitious, expanded programme of activities over the coming years.
Why Join The Board?
As a trustee, you’ll be part of a passionate, diverse and welcoming team that is reshaping access, artistry and equity in the music sector. Whether you’re an experienced leader or exploring your first Board role, you will advocate for the rights of Disabled Artists and the community by increasing visibility of their artistic works, support the delivery of 80+ inclusive workshops and reach 100+ participants annually, and support our professional Ensemble of Disabled and non-Disabled musicians.
You will also support youth projects, new artist residencies, rural projects and archive legacies, help ensure the organisation meets its Environmental, Disability Confidence, Fair Work and EDI goals, and contribute to maintaining a firm financial footing and contribute to strategic decisions on fundraising and activity. Trustee roles are voluntary with flexible, remote-first meetings. Accessibility measures, such as BSL and live captions, are available as standard.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome people with a wide range of lived and learned experiences. As a Disability-led organisation, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled people and value lived experience as leadership expertise. You do not need prior Board experience, however, you must bring knowledge and a commitment to Inclusion, the Arts, and social change. We are recruiting for:
- Chair.
- Secretary.
- Treasurer.
- Trustees (general and specialist).
We’re particularly interested in people with experience in:
- Disability rights and advocacy (inc. ASLN and Neurodiversity).
- Accounting, Finance and Fundraising.
- Governance or HR experience in non-profit, charity, third-sector or other organisations.
- Fire, buildings and events safety.
- Marketing, Audience Development and Digital Inclusion.
- Relevant Social Care, CLD (Community Learning and Development), Youth Work, Education or Participatory Arts experience.
- Policy development or advocacy experience, particularly in local government or councillor roles.
We aim to create a board culture that is welcoming, reflective, and responsive, so trustees can grow in confidence and contribute meaningfully from the outset.
How To Apply
To apply:
- Please tell us which role(s) you would be interested in applying for: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or Trustee (general or specialist).
- Explain why you’re interested to be a Trustee for Sonic Bothy and what experience or skills you bring (approximately 500 words or equivalent).
- Share your thoughts on Disability and Inclusion (approximately 300 words or equivalent).
- A copy of your CV or a link to your professional website (if you have these) along with the details of two referees.
We accept applications in written, video or audio format. Please email your application to Christine Cooper, General Manager.
Deadline: Sunday, 16th August
Interviews: week commencing 24th and 31st August (dates TBC).
Access and Enquiries
We offer Reasonable Adjustments at any stage in recruitment. Access information will never be used in selection or assessment decisions. If you have any questions or access needs regarding the application process, please email Christine Cooper, General Manager.
We actively encourage applications from D/deaf and Disabled people, people from the global majority, LGBTQ+ communities and others underrepresented in cultural leadership. We are committed to equitable recruitment, and building inclusive, collaborative working environments.
Sonic Bothy is grateful for support from the Creative Scotland Multi-Year Fund.