Join the Board — Scottish International Piano Competition

In preparation for our 40th anniversary competition in 2026, we are seeking new board members with diverse skills to contribute to our innovative plans for the future. Several retirements from the current board are due in the coming months, providing an opportunity for fresh perspectives to join our organisation.

We welcome experienced applicants who have worked on cultural organisation or charity boards, as well as those from diverse backgrounds, including those with no prior board experience.

The charity's objectives are to continue developing the Scottish International Piano Competition and to promote, improve, develop, and maintain public appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects. This is achieved through the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the charity shall determine from time to time.

The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

As a private company, it does not have a share capital and is registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator as a Scottish Charity under the number SC009346.

Serving board members appoint additional board members on an as-needed basis who are provided with an induction session and training as required.

The board members are the charity's key decision-makers and are responsible for directing, controlling, and operating the organisation on a day to day basis.

KEY INFORMATION

Time Commitment:

Non-competition years: Four board meetings per year held quarterly.
Triennial competition years: Monthly meetings.
Preparation: Prior to each meeting, expect at least one hour for reading board papers.
Additional time: Competition dates may require extra time commitment.
SIPC events: Board members are encouraged to attend SIPC events.
Chair: The Chair may meet with the Chief Executive Officer between board meetings for ongoing discussions.

Meetings:

Timings: Usually held early evening, no more than two hours long.
Format: In-person (with online option).
Location: Typically held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow.

Representation:

We actively seek board members from across Scotland to reflect the organisation's reach and the diversity of our audience and Scotland itself.

Specialisation:

We particularly welcome members with skills and experience in the following areas:

Fundraising
Accounting
Marketing
Public Relations

To Express Interest:

To express your interest in joining the board, please complete the following form:

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Relevant Experience

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Motivation and Interest

Please share your reasons for wanting to join the board of SIPC. Also, what do you hope to bring to the organisation through your involvement?

Professional Background

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Declaration of Conflict of Interest

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees, who also act as the charity's directors for company law purposes, are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial accounts. This involves adhering to applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare annual accounts for each financial year. Furthermore, they must not approve the accounts unless they accurately reflect the charity's financial state, including its income, expenditure, and use of resources, for that period.

In preparing these accounts, the Trustees must:

Select and consistently apply suitable accounting policies.
Adhere to the principles and methods outlined in the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Make reasonable and prudent judgments and accounting estimates.
State whether they have followed UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102), with any significant deviations disclosed and explained within the accounts.
Prepare the accounts on the assumption that the charity will continue operating unless this seems unrealistic.

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records to demonstrate and explain the charity's transactions. These records should be accurate enough to reveal its financial position at any time and facilitate ensuring the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity's assets, thus taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.