Michelle was raised in the Keighley area and still lives locally with her family. Although Michelle’s career is centred around the Criminal Justice Sector, a keen interest in the arts and a passion for Keighley motivated her to become a trustee. In April 2023, Michelle led the Knife Angel Project in Bradford and managed 35 partnerships locally, utilising the arts to reach communities and create cohesion, trust and positive links across Bradford. Through her work and volunteering roles, Michelle is passionate about creating good quality and inclusive opportunities for people to achieve their potential, particularly for those from under-represented groups or lower socio-economics backgrounds. Michelle is also keen support the local community to express themselves through arts, create new hobbies and encourage connection with others to help make Keighley a wonderful place to live!

Georgina has lived in or near Keighley for 30 years, drawn to the local landscape and friendliness of the people. She knows that involvement in art can change people’s lives, and provide fun along the way! Georgina has worked with communities and community organisations all her life, locally, nationally and internationally, to make positive change happen. “I believe we can achieve big things for Keighley.”

Trevor’s career was spent in the technology sector where he held project and personnel management positions for many years, working with teams from different backgrounds and locations worldwide. He settled in Keighley in 2009 and is proud to live in this beautiful part of West Yorkshire, rich in heritage and cultural diversity. “I am excited to be part of the Keighley Creative team because I know we can massively enhance our area and strengthen relationships between the different, local communities through the variety of external events, workshops, arts projects and the amazing multi-functional hub!”

Born in Shipley, Charles has always lived in Bradford district. He is passionate about music and the arts and he plays guitar in three local bands. Career wise, as a qualified accountant he laterally worked at Leeds City Council as a Head of Finance and is excited to help develop the amazing potential of Keighley Creative.

Bob worked as a photographer on the Keighley News for 31 years and is now a freelance photographer and is also editor and writer on his online magazine grough, which covers outdoors activities. “I joined the trustees because I think Keighley Creative can be a real asset to my home town. Having a vibrant hub for the arts is a great way of reinvigorating our town centre and supporting local creative people from all sectors of the arts is vital to the economic wellbeing of the area.”

Fiona is an experienced HR professional who worked for almost 20 years across Bradford and Keighley within the NHS helping to create organisations that harness the many talents of NHS staff. She is passionate about helping individuals and communities thrive and reach their full potential. As a Trustee of Keighley Creative Fiona is keen to see the arts and culture support the economic development of Keighley and help improve the wellbeing of individuals.

I have worked in arts education for over 30 years developing programmes for young people and adults. I’m committed to promoting the transformative potential of creative arts both on an individual and societal level. My recent appointment as Principal of Keighley College gives me the great privilege to work with hundreds of learners and improve their life chances through exposure to fantastic teachers and facilities. It is because of these drivers that I wanted to be more involved as a trustee of Keighley Creative.