Meet the people behind the projects.

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

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.

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.

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

Trude is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Kent and one of our advisors from Tend Towards Justice.

Valerie has been Executive Director at Tamasha since 2015.

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

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

Rachel is a researcher, facailitator, writer and cultural producer analysing and resourcing social movements and transformative justice.

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

Natalie is the Executive Director of the Crafts Council.

Josie Carter is a poet and artist based in Folkestone.

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

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

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

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

Sarah is our Communications Lead with a passion for accessibility, social sustainability and community building.