Meet the Team

Our core team is small and part-time, but we’re connected to something much bigger—a vibrant community of artists and freelancers who share our belief that art can create change. Together, we wear all the hats and make it work.

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Sophie Mackreth

Creative Programme Manager
& Co-leader

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Lucy Dean-Moore

Operations, Fundraising,
Communications & Co-leader

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Elinor Coakley

Creative Project Assistant

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Georgia Tyler

Creative Project Assistant &
Administrative Assistant

Meet the Trustees

Our Board of Trustees draws on extensive professional experience across business, marketing, social care, fundraising and human resources to provide informed governance and strategic guidance.

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Barbara Walmsley

Chair of Trustees

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Melody Slinn

Treasurer

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Caroline Storr

Trustee

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Catherine Bellis

Trustee

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James Mathews-Hiskett

Trustee

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Katherine Maia Preston

Trustee

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Lorna Young

Trustee

Sue Nathan

Trustee

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Vicki Richardson

Trustee