Meet the trustees
Lichfield Arts is a non profit making registered CIO Charity (charitable incorporated organisation) who’s activities are aimed to ensure that Lichfield district has a thriving arts community wherein all residents and visitors have the opportunity to experience and be inspired by a diverse range of arts. This in turn aims to provide personal wellbeing, education, social cohesion and assisting the local economy.
As such, Lichfield Arts requires a board of trustees who have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. More information about the role of trustees can be found HERE
Lichfield Arts has a board consisting of ten trustees including the current chairman: Greg Gibbons, vice chair: Phil Beale, treasurer: Jerry Sykes, president and vice president: Brian Pretty and Stuart Davies respectively.
The Charity Commission overview of Lichfield Arts can be found HERE
Below in no particular order is an introduction to the current board of trustees and a brief overview of their various roles. All trustees can be contacted through the Lichfield Arts office.
Lichfield Arts' Current Board Of Trustees
Trustee / Vice chair
I became a Trustee of Lichfield Arts in October 2013, and am now Vice Chair. As well as assisting the Chair in steering...
Phil Beale
Trustee / Vice chair
I became a Trustee of Lichfield Arts in October 2013, and am now Vice Chair.
As well as assisting the Chair in steering the organisation’s overall development and operation I am the trustee responsible for Fuse and regularly assist with income generation.
I have a passion for music and the arts, and play guitar and compose/record original music with my band Maximum 90.
Trustee
My name is Rob Tilston and I am a trustee of Lichfield Arts with responsibility for looking after the bar – a subject dear to my heart....
Rob Tilston
Trustee
My name is Rob Tilston and I am a trustee of Lichfield Arts with responsibility for looking after the bar – a subject dear to my heart.
I have been a volunteer for 15 years or more and have been a trustee since 2005 including a stint as chair for two years.
My wife Liz is also a volunteer.
Trustee & Current Chair
I’m very excited to have joined Lichfield Arts as Chair. I come with thirty years of experience in the hospitality industry and it is there that after staging many events over a number of years, my love of live music, comedy and arts has grown....
Greg Gibbons
Trustee & Current Chair
My name is Greg Gibbons I am the Chair of the Trustee’s, I am new into this role having joined Lichfield Arts August 2020. I have a 30 year career in the hospitality industry working a wide range of businesses large and small. My passion and love for live music and entertainment comes having being part of and running many events during my career in hospitality.
Trustee / Vice President
I have been associated with Lichfield Arts for over fourteen years, ten of them as Assistant Director....
Stuart Davies
Trustee / Vice President
I have been associated with Lichfield Arts for over fourteen years, ten of them as Assistant Director.
I am a trustee and have been Vice President since 2015.
I serve on the Funding Group and I am Chair of the L2F Committee. I am also a trustee of Wildfire Folk and co-founder and ‘captain’ of Lichfield Lighthouse Company.
You will also see me as MC or Chief Steward at many of our concerts and events.
Trustee
My name is Rob Morris and I’ve been a volunteer with Lichfield Arts since 1995. In 2013 I was privileged to be invited to become a trustee. ...
Rob Morris
Trustee
My name is Rob Morris and I’ve been a volunteer with Lichfield Arts since 1995. In 2013 I was privileged to be invited to become a trustee.
Alongside other roles, I oversee and contribute towards the upkeep and development of the Lichfield Arts websites and provide IT help and support.
Since 2007 I’ve been involved in the planning and presentation of the Fuse Festival.
I also volunteer at many of the concerts and events throughout the year covering roles from glass washer to chief steward.
Trustee
I’ve spent my career organising arts, cultural and heritage events across the country, aiming to capture people’s imaginations and to give them a lot of fun and enjoyment....
John Palmer
Trustee
I work with a small team raising funds so that Lichfield Arts can continue to put on
bigger and more exciting events.
I’ve spent my career organising arts, cultural and heritage events across the country,
aiming to capture people’s imaginations and to give them a lot of fun and enjoyment.
Living locally, I’d been to a lot of Lichfield Arts events. Last year I asked if there was
anything I could do to help bring great artistes, organise great days out and surprise
audiences with the great range of performers and encourage people to unlock their
own creative talents. Now we have a dedicated team and I’d love you to join us.
Trustee
My name is John Percival and I am the Trustee responsible for Outreach. I have been working in the arts and education sector for the last 13 years...
John Percival
Trustee
My name is John Percival and I am the Trustee responsible for Outreach.
I have been working in the arts and education sector for the last 13 years and have been supporting Lichfield Arts in various capacities for over 5 years.
Trustee / President
My name is Brian Pretty and I volunteered in the 80’s to run the bar, and was appointed administrator then director in 90’s....
Brian Pretty
Trustee / President
My name is Brian Pretty and I first volunteered in the 80’s to run the bar, and was appointed administrator then director in 90’s.
Besides formulating the artistic programme I introduced the Real Ale, Jazz & Blues Festival in 1990, followed by beer festivals. I was founding director of Fuse for 11 years before finally retiring in 2011.
I'm currently co-director of Lichfield Arts Blues and Jazz Festival and assist in running Lichfield Jazz.
