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Board Members

Charity Board

Peter Mearns

Peter Mearns was appointed Chair of the Bluecoat in November 2016.

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Sally-Anne Watkiss

Sally-Anne is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 25 years' experience.

Michael Birchall

Dr Michael Birchall is a curator and academic with an interest in social and participatory arts.

Srimoyee Sarker

Sri Sarker is a Liverpool based consultant with expertise in artist, policy and business development.

Rachel Duncan

Rachel is an inclusion, well-being, and engagement professional with a background in Human Resources.

Philomena Harrison

Philomena Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Liverpool Hope University.

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Ralph Bullivant

Ralph has lived in or around Liverpool for most of his life and is a partner in the property team at Hill Dickinson Solicitors working in the City Centre.

Jamie Eastman

Jamie Eastman has an accomplished career in arts and culture including contemporary art, performance and music.

Gabriella Chauke

Gabriella Chauke is a Group Management Accountant at Peel Ports Group and joined the Bluecoat board as a Development Board Member in January 2021.

Ben Sledge

Ben Sledge is a journalist and critic focusing on video games and technology for websites including The Guardian and NME.

Ian Spink

Currently, self-employed as a business advisor and coach specialising in supporting owners of SMEs to grow their businesses and improve business performance.

Trading Board

James Bates

James has a decade of experience as managing director of QVO Hospitality which has brands such as Maray Restaurants, The One O'Clock Gun and Buyers Club under its ownership.

Colin Foreshaw

Mark Hobbs

Mark Hobbs is an advisor in the attraction, cultural, museum and heritage sectors. Specialising in hospitality strategic business planning, design development and income generation for historic and cultural attractions.

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Sally-Anne Watkiss

Sally-Anne is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 25 years' experience.

Peter Mearns

Peter Mearns was appointed Chair of the Bluecoat in November 2016.