Did you know that WHALE Arts is a membership organisation? As a registered arts charity and social enterprise, our members help us work towards our mission: to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community. By joining us you will have a voice in the organisation, discover new ways to get involved and support our work, as well as enjoying exclusive benefits. There are two categories of membership: Ordinary and Associate.
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Ordinary Member
To be eligible to become an ordinary member:
- you must be aged 16 or over.
- you must be a resident in Wester Hailes (areas of Calders, Westburn, Harvesters, Clovenstone, Dumbryden, Murrayburn, and Hailesland – see the area mapped in blue on our membership boundary map above).
- you support the work of WHALE Arts.
Associate Member
To be eligible to become an associate member:
- you must be aged 16 or over.
- you don’t reside in the local community.
- you support the work of Whale Arts.
Membership benefits
As a member of Whale Arts you:
- will receive a monthly membership newsletter.
- will receive invitations to members only events and activities such as day trips.
- will have an important voice in the organisation.
- can attend Annual General Meetings and general membership meetings.
- will be supporting Whale Arts and our work.
In addition to this, the key benefit for ordinary members:
- you can shape future plans by voting at Annual General Meetings and being eligible to stand for election to the WHALE Arts Board of Trustees.
Become a Member
Becoming a member at WHALE Arts is simple and free! All you need to do is fill out a short application form with your contact details.
Alternatively, you can pick up a paper form at Whale Arts or email members@whalearts.co.uk for more information. Please note, all membership applications need to be approved by our Board of Trustees. We will contact you when your membership is approved and send you a WHALE Arts membership card.
Call Out for Board Members
We are working to grow our board of trustees with individuals who are passionate, knowledgeable, and representative of the local community and local community interests. Right now, we need new people to join our board of trustees.
Being a board member can be a great way to develop new skills and grow your confidence, while supporting our organisation and the wider community to flourish. Previous board or governance experience is not essential. Your enthusiasm and interest in what we do is most important. In particular, we are looking for people from the Wester Hailes area, and people with finance or HR experience. If you this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Want to find out more? Contact info@whalearts.co.uk to enquire. Alternatively, leave your contact details at reception and we will contact you.
