Rick has been at Cartwheel Arts since 2001 and Director since 2004. Usually chained to a desk thinking strategically and monitoring budgets, he is occasionally allowed to direct an event or even deliver a workshop.

Sue is our finance guru. Since she started in 2014 we have been in a strict financial control sytem. She's also a rock'n'roll fan and the team enjoys her mobile tunes.

Becky is a recent graduate of the Arts Management, Policy and Practice MA at the University of Manchester...

Lucy is our Operations and Development Manager. She has been associated with Cartwheel since 2009 in a variety of roles starting out as Administrator then Development Worker, and even a brief stint as a Trustee!

Vicki has joined Cartwheel to manage our Heritage Lottery Funded 'Overspill' project...

Kerry has joined the board as a Trustee after many years coordinating Art for Wellbeing at Cartwheel Arts. With a background in project delivery, fundraising and strong coordination skills Kerry has developed AfW programme since 2012.

Alyson is our Chair and leads on Safeguarding and Diversity. Her supports and guidance are crucial to Cartwheel Arts.

Alan has known of Cartwheel since our earliest days. His influence in Public Health across Greater Manchester is invaluable for us. 

Alice is our Vice Chair and joined our board in 2017 to give support in commercial and trading development and training programmes.

Steve is our Treasurer and brings a wealth of experience, including serving as the Chair of Link4Life's Finance Sub Committee.

Carrie joined the Board in 2018. She works in education across Greater Manchester, in a role that supports schools with Art & Design.

Laura is an Independent Creative Producer, working with a collection of companies, festivals and artists, on their strategic and artistic development. These organisations have included Flare International Festival of New Theatre, Quays Culture, Coalesce Dance Theatre and UCLanDance...