Governance at The Printworks Tavistock
The Printworks Tavistock is an independent, community‑focused charity dedicated to providing a welcoming space where people can connect, be creative, feel supported, and enjoy meaningful experiences. Our governance ensures that the organisation is well‑managed, transparent, accountable, and operating in the best interests of the community we serve.
⭐ Our Charity Structure
The Printworks Tavistock is a registered charity (Kingdon House Community Association. 1152091) overseen by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The trustees are responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction of the organisation
- Ensuring financial sustainability
- Upholding legal and regulatory obligations
- Safeguarding the charity’s assets, heritage, and mission
- Supporting staff and volunteers
- Ensuring our activities benefit the local community
Trustees bring experience from community work, arts, education, finance, wellbeing, and heritage.
👥 Our Trustees
The Board of Trustees provides leadership and oversight across all areas of the charity’s work. Their responsibilities include:
- Governance & compliance
- Financial oversight
- Strategic planning
- Safeguarding
- Community engagement
- Building stewardship
Trustees meet regularly throughout the year and work closely with volunteers, tutors, and community partners.
🌿 Our Values
The Printworks is guided by values that shape our governance and daily practice:
- Inclusivity — Everyone is welcome
- Creativity — We encourage expression and imagination
- Community — We support connection and belonging
- Accessibility — We aim to remove barriers to participation
- Stewardship — We care for our Grade II listed building and its heritage
- Transparency — We operate openly and responsibly
📜 Key Policies
To ensure safe, fair, and responsible operation, The Printworks maintains a suite of governance policies, including:
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
- Non‑Discrimination Policy
- Data Protection & Privacy Policy
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Policies are reviewed annually by the trustees.
🧩 How We Make Decisions
Decisions at The Printworks are made through:
- Regular trustee meetings
- Consultation with volunteers, tutors, and community groups
- Financial and operational reporting
- Risk assessment and safeguarding considerations
- Alignment with our charitable objectives
Major decisions — such as building improvements, new programmes, or strategic changes — are approved by the Board of Trustees.
💷 Financial Stewardship
The Printworks is committed to responsible financial management. This includes:
- Transparent reporting
- Annual accounts and independent examination
- Careful budgeting for community programmes
- Ethical fundraising and grant applications
- Maintaining affordable room‑hire rates for local groups
Financial oversight is led by the Treasurer and monitored by the full Board.
🧭 Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a relaxed, friendly environment where people can:
- Meet others
- Be active
- Be creative
- Feel supported
- Explore arts, wellbeing, and community activities
We aim to preserve the heritage of our building while ensuring it remains a vibrant, accessible space for future generations.
📬 Contact the Trustees
If you have questions about governance, policies, or the organisation’s direction, you can contact the trustees via:
Email: info@printworkstavistock.org.uk Phone: 01822 615259
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