Trustee

SS Shieldhall is the country’s last steam powered cargo and passenger ship and the largest
operational steamship in the UK, taking passengers on board for a unique programme of steam
- powered excursions and provides a venue for events to promote maritime interests. Shieldhall is
unique and as a member of the National Historic Fleet is acknowledged as being of pre-eminent

significance, providing an insight into the UK’s maritime history and technology, thereby meriting

the highest priority for long-term preservation. SS Shieldhall is owned by Solent Steam Packet
Limited (a Community Benefit Society) who has delegated all responsibilities for fundraising and
operating the ship to Steamship Shieldhall Charity.

Steamship Shieldhall Charity objects are:

- To conserve, maintain, operate and exhibit for the public benefit the Steamship Shieldhall.,
- To advance the education of the public in all aspects of British maritime heritage and

particularly steam-powered ships and heritage vessels of historic and technical interest, in
particular by providing trips, activities, opportunities, events and training days for schools,
colleges, uniformed youth organisations, special interest groups, other educational
organisations of all types and the general public, alongside and at sea.

**The Board of Trustees are seeking interest in the position: “Trustees**”.

**Role Summary**

Steamship Shieldhall Charity is seeking new trustees to help the charity grow and develop.

Our Board of trustees governs the charity and directs how SS Shieldhall and the supporting

organisation is managed and run on behalf of the members. This is an exciting time to join

the Board of trustees with the organisation undergoing significant transformation in response

to the anticipated future challenges in our external and internal environments.

The trustees are formally elected for a renewable term of three years by members attending

the Annual General Meeting held in April. The majority of the current Board members have

been involved in the management of the organisation for some time and whilst willing to

can contribute by helping to take the Charity forward through bringing new skills and

experience to the Board.

In particular, the incumbents of the following positions wish to stand down in the near future

appointment is on a three-year cycle from the AGM in April. The Board can co-opt

The organisation is classed as a small charity with income under £250,000 p.a. All

Trustees, business managers and crews are volunteers. Our structure is based on a small

size business which operates a working passenger ship that was built in Glasgow and

launched in 1955.

of being inclusive to all. The Board recognises that having trustees with a variety of

perspectives, experiences and skills can help to improve its effectiveness.

The Board recognises that in addition to the technical and commercial knowledge and skills

currently available certain new skills, knowledge and experience would be beneficial to

maintain and develop the future success of the charity. Specifically, the Board wishes to

marketing, financial management, learning and development.