Meet the people behind the projects.

Jaweria Abdal is a foreign qualified lawyer specialising in International Human Rights Law with a distinguished career dedicated to advocating for vul...

Chloe Osborne is an artist, agitator and creative producer who creates participatory art projects which seek to reinforce social bonds.

Chris has a background in visual storytelling and is committed to support radical care projects that foster wellbeing, empathy and connection.

Helen has over 20 years of experience working in arts organisations and the creative industry, holding multifaceted roles.

Ben is Director & co-founder of creative consultancy B&G Partners, which supports individuals/organisations through coaching, training & facilitation.

Cassie is a senior charity leader, previously working in student engagement policy, strategy development and delivery.

Valerie has been Executive Director at Tamasha since 2015.

Suzanne is a Cultural Thinker. She heads up a consultancy combining strategic thinking across brand and change management with a cultural incubator.

Clare is a Creative Producer and Programmer who has worked in arts and culture for over 16 years.

Josie Carter is a poet and artist based in Folkestone.

Abhay Adhikari (PhD) is the founder of Digital Identities, a global programme to create new models of engagement and social impact.

Emily has a background in digital marketing, content creation and photography.

Robin is the inaugural Pro-Vice Chancellor for Global and Civic Engagement at the University of Sussex, where he is also Professor of Developmental Ps...

Maria is a UK-based visual artist and writer, developing national and international site-specific and public realm projects.

A former musician, Jo is a relationship builder with 15 years’ experience as a leader in the cultural sector.

Mandy has a background working in both the arts and broader community programmes, and is herself a mixed media artist.

Natalie is the Executive Director of the Crafts Council.

Peter is our treasurer with 20 years experience in the non-profit sector in Kent and London.

Michele is General Secretary of the National Society for Education in Art and Design.

Erin runs the Folkestone Bookshop and has a background in youth work, sexual violence support, Queer and trans advocacy, and community organising.