Who we are

The Board members at Newcastle Creates are proud to be a group passionate and enthusiastic people who believe culture in Newcastle is part of its lifeblood.

Ben Dickenson

Board Director at Newcastle Creates

Caroline Docking

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Health & Wellbeing

Dr Alistair Ford

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Climate

Dr. Gillie Kleiman

Board Director at Newcastle Creates

Jim Mawdsley

Board Observer at Newcastle Creates

Joanna Chapman

Chair of Newcastle Creates

Keith Merrin

Board Director at Newcastle Creates

Leila D’Aronville (she/her)

Board Observer at Newcastle Creates

Liz Blackshaw

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Cultural Democracy

LouJane Alasi

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Opportunity

Martin Wardle

Treasurer at Newcastle Creates

Philippa Brock

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Communications

Professor Donna Chambers

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Simon Elliott

Board Observer at Newcastle Creates - Voluntary sector

Toby Bridges

Board Director at Newcastle Creates - Prosperity

Get involved

Anyone can join as a member of the culture compact, especially if you're passionate about raising the profile of cultural opportunities in Newcastle.

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