I'm the Director of Open Minds Training and Consultancy which I have developed with a small, brilliant team to help provide mental health training and support to businesses and individuals.

UPDATE: This 2 year project project progressed to the development of an arts centre in a significant heritage building in the centre of Trowbridge. We secured Arts Council Funding and developed a strong business plan that resulted in a thriving centre for arts, culture and heritage. I left in April 2018 but the venue continues to thrive and develop. I am leading this two year Arts Council funded project to bring professional arts, participation and exhibition to the Trowbridge… Show more UPDATE: This 2 year project project progressed to the development of an arts centre in a significant heritage building in the centre of Trowbridge. We secured Arts Council Funding and developed a strong business plan that resulted in a thriving centre for arts, culture and heritage. I left in April 2018 but the venue continues to thrive and develop. I am leading this two year Arts Council funded project to bring professional arts, participation and exhibition to the Trowbridge Community Area using non arts spaces whilst we develop Trowbridge Town Hall as a centre for Arts, Culture and Enterprise.I'm thrilled to say we have secured funding for another 18 months to continue bringing amazing visual and performing arts to Trowbridge! Show less

I work as a job share in this post. TCAF is an automous organisation which consults with and gives a voice to and acts on behalf of the people of the Trowbridge Community Area.A key element of this work is currently developing an Arts Centre as part of an asset tranfer opportunity with Trowbridge's Town Hall, and developing Trowbridge's first arts festival.

I work with professional arts organisations and individuals across Wiltshire to promote the value fo the arts, ensure continued support of it from funders, commisioners, stakeholders and by developing and growing a diverse audience for all artforms.A key element of this work at the moment is supporting the development of the arts offer in Trowbridge as a response to the recent closure of its only theatre. I am also leading on developing the brand Wiltshire Loves Arts as a tool… Show more I work with professional arts organisations and individuals across Wiltshire to promote the value fo the arts, ensure continued support of it from funders, commisioners, stakeholders and by developing and growing a diverse audience for all artforms.A key element of this work at the moment is supporting the development of the arts offer in Trowbridge as a response to the recent closure of its only theatre. I am also leading on developing the brand Wiltshire Loves Arts as a tool to development cultural tourism for the county. Show less

I was director of a professional small scale receiving venue. I managed a team of 6 paid staff and over 40 volunteers, managed the programming, audience development, marketing, brochure writing, licencing, community and regional arts engagement.

I managed the marketing at this smale scale receiving venue. I went onto to become Director of the venue.