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!

Zabina is our Business and Development Manager. She has a background in delivering services in healthcare and private organisations across the Greater Manchester area.

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 is our most recent recruit to the Board, although he has known of Cartwheel since our earliest days. His influence in Public Health across Greater Manchester is invaluable for us. 

Jenny is a successful freelance writer of fiction, non fiction, drama and comedy also a workshop organiser, speaker and...

Alice Joined our board in 2017 to give support in commercial and trading development and training programmes.

Ed Kelly is our youngest board member. He lives locally and will give a fresh and new perspective to the company.

Since 2008 Charlie has been Head of Operations and Finance at Brighter Sound, a charity that produces creative music projects ranging from artistic residencies and events for professional artists to partnerships with schools.