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: Jeff Fowler, vice chair: Phil Beale, treasurer: Duncan Rippon, 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
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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
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 & Current Chair
My name is Jeff Fowler and I am acting chair of Lichfield Arts. I have been actively involved in Lichfield Arts for over 25 years....
Jeff Fowler
Trustee & Current Chair
My name is Jeff Fowler and I am current chair of Lichfield Arts.
I have been actively involved in Lichfield Arts for over 25 years.
I have been on the management committee before, holding the office of chair and been the licensee for the bar as well as working as a volunteer covering all the roles that exist.
Trustee
My name is Tim Perks. I’m a trustee of Lichfield Arts and currently responsible for the organisation’s marketing. ...
Tim Perks
Trustee
My name is Tim Perks. I’m a trustee of Lichfield Arts and currently responsible for the organisation’s marketing.
I have been actively involved in Lichfield Arts for over 17 years and have been on the management committee for over 10.
I have held the office of vice-chair and chair and I was the Fuse festival director for 3 years.
I have worked as a volunteer at many Lichfield Arts events.
I am a graphic designer in my professional life and in other free time play guitar in a blues and soul band, The Sleaze Brothers.
