our team

A chartered accountant and tax adviser with many years’ experience in practical finance, accounting and tax training.

The Hub will be built with the help of Lottery Funding and other donations. Degree in Environmental Science and worked as a Landscape Architect with an interest in Community and Environmental projects.

Retired academic/ lecturer of Fine Art. Specialist in site-specific art.

Experienced in education, theatre, music, arts and crafts. MA in Participatory Arts and Media in 2019 and a Royal Society of Arts Fellow since 2017. A Trustee at the Hearth, Newbiggin Arts Centre and WildAid. With over 50 community arts projects under his belt George is a valuable asset to the Hearth’s community.

A former clinician who now works as a NHS commissioner. He’s the Chair and trustee of a number of charities, as well as serving as a school governor and a parish councillor. His main interests are in developing community focused politics and policy.

Formally worked within the education sector and freelancing within the arts, cultural, and heritage sectors. Trained in Fine Art, Design and Digital Media and developed training programs to assist creatives in integrating CAD/CAM into their studio practice. Currently utilising skillsets to create the website and establish an outward-facing Hearth.

Ali has many years of business support experience working across all sectors and is responsible for the day to day coordination of the Hearth Art Centre.

Gary Charlton joined the Hearth Art Centre team in March 2023 as our on-site caretaker and a welcome addition to the team. He is a great support to Hall Hirers, Resident Artists, Trustees, Volunteers and the Centre Coordinator.