BOARD MEMBER
"I joined the Ignite Imaginations board in spring 2019 having worked with some of the team in my previous event management roles with Sheffield Food Festival and Illuminate the Gardens. I am currently General Manager at Third Angel theatre company and have been involved in lots of different voluntary organisations, boards and management committees over the years. I hope to be able to make a contribution to the excellent work that Ignite does in our city".
SUE RANSOM
BOARD MEMBER
"Since retiring from senior management in Further Education, I have been a primary school governor and remain a Trustee of Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust (SIMT)
I am delighted to join the Board of Ignite Imaginations to help to support the wide range of creative projects. I am particularly interested in engaging older people and intergenerational initiatives."
JANE SHIELDS
BOARD MEMBER
"With a background in theatre and performance, I have spent the last decade in Sheffield working for various creative organisations in and around the city including Museums Sheffield, Sheffield Theatres and Art Sheffield. I am currently the Director of Sheffield Creative Guild. I joined the board in 2020 and hope to support the amazing work Ignite does in and around the city. Away from work, I love sewing, gardening and hanging around with my toddler."
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
"I have been a board member of Ignite Imaginations for four years and became chair of the board in September 2016. I also work at the Audience Agency as one of their Directors of Consultancy, leading on marketing and audience development consultancy services.
You can e-mail Oliver at chair@igniteimaginations.org.uk
JUSTIN BANKS
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
"A relative newcomer to the board, my passion for creative education and expanding children’s experiences of and with the arts are what drive me. I’ve been a secondary school teacher for 25 years and continue to push for students to gain a fully rounded education. I endeavour to provide opportunities for partnerships between schools and artists and schools and creative arts organisations."
You can e-mail Justin at safeguarding@igniteimaginations.org.uk
MEET THE TRUSTEES
We are supported by a board of dedicated and passionate Trustees who volunteer their time to ensure we are working within our communities in the most professional and purposeful way. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee please contact enquiries@igniteimaginations.org.uk
BECOME A TRUSTEE
COULD YOU BE A TRUSTEE FOR IGNITE IMAGINATIONS?
At Ignite Imaginations we run events and workshops all over Sheffield and the surrounding areas, using high-quality visual arts, creative writing and poetry to help individuals increase their confidence, skills and sense of community. We often use creativity as a vehicle to explore a social question or theme. We strive to provide unusual, inspiring and innovative experiences for communities of all ages and backgrounds; aiming specifically at those that would not normally have the opportunity.
We are looking for 2-3 new Trustees to help govern our growing arts charity and set the strategic direction for our work. We need people with a passion for the arts who are enthusiastic and can bring skills, expertise and knowledge from different professional fields.
You will be involved in a wide range of activities including involvement in business planning, approving policy, complying with legal regulations, monitoring finances, line managing the CEO and supporting other staff via appraisals. You will be joining a well-established board, currently comprising five trustees, and supporting a staff team of five employees.
Interested? Email enquiries@igniteimaginations.org.uk