Trustees

Introduction

This Trustee Handbook sets out the responsibilities, duties, and expectations of trustees for the Yoruba Heritage Art and Cultural Group – Midlands UK, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Our Purpose

The Yoruba Heritage Art and Cultural Group – Midlands UK aims to promote and preserve the rich cultural traditions, arts, and values of the Yoruba people through education, exhibitions, and public events.

Role of Trustees

Trustees are legally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. They must act in the charity's best interests, ensure proper management of resources, and promote its objects.

Key duties include:

Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

Managing the charity’s resources responsibly

Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law

Acting with reasonable care

and skill

Acting in the charity’s best

interests

Ensuring the charity is

accountable

Specific Responsibilities

Attend and contribute to trustee meetings

Review and approve strategic plans and budgets

Support fundraising, events, and community outreach

Act as an ambassador for the organisation

Working with
Kabiyesi

Kabiyesi is the cultural head of the organisation. Trustees work closely with Kabiyesi on all decisions relating to Yoruba cultural representation. Kabiyesi ensures authenticity, cultural integrity, and endorsement of all public and traditional activities.

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Conflict of Interest Policy

Trustees must declare any conflict of interest and remove themselves from decisions where a conflict exists. All conflicts must be recorded and managed according to charity regulations.

Code of
Conduct

Trustees are expected to act with integrity, maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and represent the charity professionally at all times.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Trustees have a duty to ensure the organisation complies with all safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection regulations.

Trustee Meetings and Communication

Regular meetings are held to review progress, discuss challenges, and plan activities. Minutes are taken, and decisions are recorded. Trustees are encouraged to maintain open, respectful communication.