Bronia supports all of the staff and participants on our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Caroline supports our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Dawn supports the team with all things financial.
Fran leads the fabulous team at Purple Patch and oversees the running and development of the Company.
Hannah works to plan and deliver creative education activity across Purple Patch’s funded projects.
Jessica supports our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Melanie works supporting Fran behind the scenes in the office.
Melissa is writing a PhD about the impact of Purple Patch Arts
Róisín works to support the planning and delivery of our ‘Move on Up’ project.
We have a brilliant team of artists who are out and about delivering sessions across the region. Our Programme Leaders are the people who oversee workshops, manage the team, deliver sessions and undertake monitoring of learner progression. Our Programme Artists deliver fabulous creative sessions as part of the day, and our Programme Supports are the friendly faces welcoming people and making sure talents are nurtured and achievements noted.
Our Board of Trustees are a fabulous group of people who help to keep us on the straight and narrow! They work closely with Fran on business planning, financial management, Health and Safety and everything in between, and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that’s invaluable to the company.
Dave has over 30 years’ experience of helping drive continuous improvement within organisations.
Andy has been the Chief Executive of the Youth Association since 1999.
Alison is a recently retired lawyer, having practiced for over 40 years.
Carley works at the University of Leeds as an inclusive research assistant.
Jez is the Development Worker for Learning Disability at Volition, part of Forum Central.
