Ella Clapham
I have lived on the Isle of Wight since 2017 and work as an Economic Development Manager in local government, leading initiatives that boost business productivity, enhance skills development, and expand access to employment opportunities. I’m passionate about making meaningful career pathways accessible for young people who’ve faced barriers, providing the holistic support they need […]
Charity Garnett
Charity is an NHS nurse and trainee councillor, climate activist and community organiser. She has a strong interest in using creativity in all its forms to bring people together across differences, especially inter-generational contact. She is a ‘Wild Beach’ leader and passionate about how we can work with nature to support wellbeing, creativity, and belonging. […]
Franko Figueiredo
I am a gay and genderqueer neuro-divergent artist living with my husband and our dog on the Isle of Wight. I am the co-founder and artistic director of StoneCrabs Theatre Company and I have worked as a stage director, dramaturg and drama facilitator for over 25 years. For this I have trained in Brazil and […]
Sarah Chatwin
I am delighted to be able to support and advocate the strategic investment in The Arts, culture and heritage on the Island through my trusteeship. I have been working on the Island and developing a professional practice as a Chartered Surveyor and business principal on the Island and in the South of the UK since the […]
Rachel Tait
Born and raised on the Island, I left to study History of Art at the University of Bristol. After completing my BA and MA, I embarked on a PhD exploring a collection held by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, as part of the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award Scheme. I developed an interest in working in […]
Simon Harrison (Chair)
I live in Bonchurch and work as strategy director for an employee owned global professional services firm working in the built environment and international development. I have previous trustee experience of a large engineering charity and am treasurer of St Boniface Parochial Church Council. I’ve had the good fortune to chair numerous boards involving a […]
Nia Collins
I have worked in the arts and education for the past 20 years and am currently the Isle of Wight Music Hub Lead and the Strategic Planning and Programme Manager for Southampton Music Hub. I also have the privilege of chairing the Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership. I am passionate about the transformative power […]
Jacque Gazzard
I grew up on the Island, but then left for university and work both abroad and on the big Island. I advised on national and international brand and communications for voluntary organisations in the fields of arts, heritage, tourism and mental health. Since returning to the Island, I have held a few Governor and Trustee […]
Victoria Preston
I have lived on the Isle of Wight since 2014, having spent most of my professional life in Switzerland, working in investment management and as a curator and art collections advisor. I have held a variety of Trustee roles, as Vice President of Art for the World in Geneva, Treasurer of Aspex Visual Arts Trust […]
Jack Whitewood
Jack is the Creative and Development Director (Joint CEO) at Ventnor Exchange, an organisation he co-founded and whose projects include Ventnor Fringe, Brave Island and Ingram’s Yard. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, has previously worked at Hampstead Theatre and site managed touring venues at festivals including Bestival and Shambala. […]