FolkArts England Board

FolkArts England has a board of Trustees.  They are:

Richard Carver - Business advisor, retired company chief executive

David Oliver - Former headteacher, musician, educationalist

Bev Langton - Full-time education Advisor / ex-teacher

Katie Howson - Folk development professional / musician

John Turner - Co-director, music retailer

Colin Irwin - Professional jornalist, author

John Leonard - Senior producer / broadcaster

The board meets 2/3 times a year and also communicate through emails and sub-groups in support of FolkArts England's work. They helped developed FolkArts England's vision:

- To see folk, roots and traditional music, dance and song recognised, appreciated and celebrated throughout England as a matter of course.

- To have folk, roots and traditional music, dance and song practised and developed throughout the English education system from cradle to grave.

They are working on a longer-term set of objectives and vision.

For more information about the work of the Board please contact the FolkArts England office.