Become a Foundational Stakeholder

Share Vision. Build Community. Grow with Us.

Neurodivergent Arts CIC is rooted in lived experience and grown from the ground up. As a small, neurodivergent-led organisation, we’re looking for founding stakeholders who want to walk alongside us as we build something meaningful, creative, and inclusive.

Founded by one, growing into many—Neurodivergent Arts CIC is becoming a vibrant, values-led team. We're actively building a collective of passionate individuals to shape the heart and future of this work.

What You Might Bring

✅ Admin & bookkeeping
✅ Website design & communications
✅ Fundraising & bid writing
✅ Facilitation & inclusive programming
✅ Community leadership

“You’re not just supporting what exists—you’re helping to create what comes next.”

Who We're Looking For

We are currently seeking 4–6 founding stakeholders to walk alongside Beth and help shape the roots of this work. As the organisation grows, there will be opportunities to expand the team and create a strong, supportive structure—including roles like secretary, lead and support facilitators, and a fundraiser.

We welcome:

  • Neurodivergent people who want to shape sustainable, inclusive, creative spaces and creative opportunities and employment for the Neurodivergent community.

  • Advocates, artists, carers, and allies with lived experience

  • People who have supported grassroots organisations

  • Those with experience in fundraising, access support, or inclusive leadership

You don’t need formal qualifications—just integrity, care, and a desire to help neurodivergent creativity flourish.

Representation Commitment

At least 75% of our stakeholders will be neurodivergent.
The remaining 25% of places are for trusted allies who align with our values and bring essential support.

What It Involves

  • Attend 4 meetings per year (online or in-person)

  • Share ideas and feedback on the CIC’s development

  • Champion our mission in your own way

  • Support could include helping with local connections, fundraising ideas, or occasional volunteering

  • Help us create opportunities for paid creative work and sustainable projects

Meet the Founding Director

Beth Macey-Macleod is a neurodivergent artist, facilitator, and founder of Neurodivergent Arts CIC. With over 18 years of experience in community arts and inclusive practice, Beth is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces where neurodivergent voices can be seen, heard, and celebrated. She brings vision, lived experience, and deep commitment to building this organisation with integrity, care, and community at its heart.

Future Leadership Opportunities

We’re planting roots for a thriving organisation.

  • A second Director will be recruited in time

  • Stakeholders may move into paid or leadership roles as we grow

  • Becoming a stakeholder first helps us build trust and shared vision

Skills We’re Looking For Right Now

⬜ Website design (Squarespace)
⬜ CIC bookkeeping and accounts
⬜ Writing funding bids / grant applications
⬜ Group facilitation / access support

These skills may strengthen the team as we grow, but they are not requirements. As a stakeholder, your main commitment is to attend four meetings per year and offer feedback, encouragement, and ideas. If you have the capacity to offer more—such as helping with funding applications or community outreach—it will be warmly welcomed but never expected.

Stakeholders help shape a future where neurodivergent creativity thrives. You’ll be part of building sustainable projects that can create paid opportunities for yourself and others down the line.

We offer flexible involvement and access to support based on your needs. Your insight, encouragement, and lived experience matter most.

What You'll Gain

Becoming a stakeholder isn’t just about giving—it's also about growing together. By supporting the development of Neurodivergent Arts CIC, you may gain:

🌱 A voice in shaping a neurodivergent-led organisation
🤝 New connections with like-minded creatives, facilitators, and advocates
🎨 Opportunities to contribute to creative projects and co-production
🚀 The chance to build experience in CIC development, funding, and leadership
💼 Pathways toward paid roles as the CIC grows and secures sustainable funding

You’ll be part of something rooted in care, led by lived experience, and designed to grow community opportunities—for yourself and others.

How to Apply

📧 Email: beth@neurodivergentarts.co.uk

Tell us a little about who you are, what excites you, and how you’d like to help.
Support can be small or large—every seed matters.

Together, we’re planting the roots of something that will grow.

The deadline to apply to be a foundational stakeholder is the 1st of September 2025

Date for your diaries: Our first Stakeholder meeting will be the week of the 22nd of September for 1 hour - 1.5 hours.

Thank you.