Rosi Lister

Chief Executive Officer

A great strategic leader who is open to the opportunities offered to a forward-thinking progressive charity. She has loads of experience working with children and young people in the arts, creative and cultural sector and has brought a fresh pair of eyes to the organisation.

Important Fact

Rather unexpectedly an expert in Hebridian sheep I used to show these breeds at shows up and down the country

Jo Garnham-Parks

Director of Finance & Operations

An unflappable and highly organised director with a passion for VAT and human resource management. Making sure the organisation is safe, resilient and happy keeps her very occupied but she is always looking for that next business opportunity around the corner that will help increase our reserves and our ability to inspire more young people.

Important Fact

As a self-confessed foodie and experimenter it’s (probably) true that I have more gadgets in my kitchen than Heston Blumenthal.

Sarah Mumford

Director of Cultural Education

A strong strategic planner, balanced with a get it done attitude, she leads the Bridge strand of our work across Yorkshire and the Humber. Working across the region she builds relationships and brokers partnerships to make sure more arts, creative and cultural opportunities are available for children and young people.

Important Fact

I’m a born talent manager promoting my daughter’s musical aspirations in competitions and shows.

Drew Rowlands

Director of Development

An energetic, enthusiastic and passionate ex-school leader; frustrated by the confines of the education landscape, he joined us to spread the creativity message.

Creativity is needed in every walk of life so he’s developing programmes for business, schools and young people to make sure everyone can tap into their creative potential.

Important Fact

As a published author I dream about a time when I can live on the royalties – emphasis on ‘dream’! (but saying that I’ll still be spreading the creativity message)

Chris Strong

Head of Enterprise & Skills

With a background in supporting young people through music, Chris is passionate about the real-world application of creativity and how it can help young people reach their potential.  He’s an expert in employability, ensuring career opportunities for young people are a real option in the Creative and Cultural Industries.

Important Fact

I have a growing appreciation for Heritage Craft Skills as I continue (over many years) to renovate a 200 year old weavers cottage in West Yorkshire.

Susan Cairns

Regional Cultural Education Manager (N Yorks & Humber)

A home-grown talent who joined us as a project support officer.  She’s developed highly tuned skills in developing relationships and is using these to develop and broker partnerships across North Yorkshire and the Humber.  As an expert in Arts Award she is leading on this for the whole region.

Important Fact

I’m an illustrator by background and hope to publish my own, illustrated children’s’ book shortly

Verity Clarke

Regional Cultural Education Manager (South Yorkshire)

With a wealth of experience as a dance practitioner and creative project manager she is passionate about inspiring and connecting young people with arts and culture, both in and out of formal education. She’s our lead manager for South Yorkshire, brokering partnerships between the arts, education and cultural sectors.  She’s also the lead for Artsmark in the region, encouraging schools to protect and support the arts and creativity in education.

Important Fact

In my spare time I design and make silver jewellery, which I’d love to sell but just can’t part with any of it. 

Jael Williams

Regional Cultural Education Manager (West Yorkshire)

As a seasoned professional leading innovative practice across the arts, cultural and education sectors and with a specialism in museum learning.  She has a persuasive manner in promoting joined up working across different sectors.  As an ex-teacher she also leads the offer for schools, developing a cohort of cultural leaders across the region.

Important Fact

I’m a keen yoga practitioner and sprint triathlete with a personal best time of 1.39.07.

Holly Hall

Office Assistant

A rising star in office administration she is the cheery voice that welcomes callers and visitors alike.  She’s happy to muck in wherever she’s needed and is getting experience across the organisation.

Important Fact

I went to Greece on a whim and decided to stay there for a few months waitressing in the sunshine.

Lisa Ibbetson

Executive Assistant

A born organiser and planner who keeps the organisation and the senior management on track. She’s a master of organising busy calendars and meetings ensuring everything runs smoothly. 

Important Fact

I love nothing more than rambling in the countryside with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel hoping he doesn’t pinch anyone’s picnic.

Caroline Courtney

Project Support Officer (Bridge)

As the lynch pin supporting the Regional Cultural Education Manager in the West Yorkshire area she is the font of all knowledge for what’s going on in the region.  With a cheery Irish manner she’s the person you’ll be speaking to when enquiring about our schools programme.

Important Fact

I’m slowly convincing the rest of the team that my vegan cakes are delicious, there’s never very much (or anything) left.

Rachel Green

Project Support Officer (Business Development)

With extensive and superb research skills she supports the business development team by mining both our work and that of others.   She’s also a great planner and organiser whipping the team into shape when writing funding bids and tenders.

Important Fact

Having just completed a PhD in contemporary Austrian film, I am now looking forward to watching films for fun again.

Sharron Scott

Finance Manager

As the guardian of the finances and the office, she keeps us all on track.  She’s a master of the Excel spreadsheet.  She’s super important as she’s the one that makes sure our bills and salaries get paid on time!

Important Fact

I’m a keen motorbike enthusiast and spend time leading group tours across Europe

Sarah Jane Martin

Development Manager

Laura Claveria

Project Support Officer

Spanish-born Laura is our key support officer working across the South Yorkshire region.  With an effervescent personality she’ll be the one knowing exactly what’s going on in the area.  She’ll also be the first person you speak to when enquiring about the Artsmark programme.

Important Fact

I’ve recently completed a PhD  on Japanese Contemporary Artists in Spain

Emma Kendal

Management Information Officer

As a master and control freak of structured data she likes nothing more than ensuring all the team use the CRM properly and regularly. She’s the go to person for any questions about data in our region.

Important Fact

I’m a self-confessed geek and pay an annual pilgrimage to the Comicon Convention