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Sandra Bruce-Gordon, DirectorSandra Bruce-Gordon

Sandra is our Director. She works with our Trustees to lead the charity's strategy and vision. Sandra has worked on the development of cultural services for the past 20 years. Starting her career in Theatre Management, she latterly ran her own consultancy business. Sandra was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts in 2018 for her work preserving cultural venues. She has a keen interest in Arts in Dementia Care and in how arts can help to tackle loneliness.


Amisha Karia, Head of Collection, Loans & ProgrammingAmisha Karia

Amisha is our Head of Collection, Loans & Programming. She develops the vision for our art collection, partnerships and art loans programme. Amisha is a trustee of Collections Trust and on the Executive Committee of the Touring Exhibitions Group. She has over 15 years experience working in museums and galleries and an MA in Art Gallery & Museum Studies from Leicester University.

Favourite work in the collection: Obviously, I love every artwork...


Thomas Walshaw, Communications & Development ManagerThomas Walshaw

Thomas is our Communications & Development Manager. He leads on the look, feel, and message of what we do both online and offline as our webmaster, copywriter, social media manager, in-house designer and events organiser. When he's not busy writing blogs and breaking news, Thomas is probably inviting you to one of our exciting project launches or fundraising auctions.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Nineteen Greys A' by Bridget Riley


Jess Reid, National Loans CoordinatorJess Reid

Jess is our National Loans Manager. She supports our art loans and Loans Coordinators around the country. She also leads on our database system, developing it to meet Paintings in Hospitals' uniquely diverse needs. Jess previously worked for the RA and Science Museum Group. She is a committee member for the UK Registrars Group. Jess has a BA in History of Art from the University of Warwick.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Brilliant Zone' by Tetsuro Sawada


Stephen Feather, Gallery & Office Coordinator Stephen Feather

Stephen is our Gallery & Office Coordinator. He oversees the many exhibitions and events in the Menier Gallery, raising funds to support our charitable work. He also manages the smooth running of our London office. Stephen is a practising artist and graduated from Kingston University with a BA in Art, Architecture and Design History.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Calasetta Bay II' by Ian Watson


Margaret Proudfoot, Collection & Gallery TechnicianMargaret Proudfoot

Margaret is our Collection & Gallery Technician and a practising artist. She helps to monitor and maintain the artworks in our collection, preparing them for loan and display. She supports our teams around the UK sharing her extensive knowledge and also works with exhibitors in the Menier Gallery, overseeing the technical aspects of the exhibition programme.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Connection I' by Norie Hatakeyama


Alice Woodhouse

Alice is our Collection Coordinator. She checks-in on our artworks on loan around the UK, making sure they're happy! She also manages the storage of our art, ensuring that every work (big or small) is well cared for. Alice is a freelance curator, has an MA in Culture, Criticism & Curation from CSM and a BA from the Courtauld.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Orange Meander' by Anni Albers


Kate Devine, Interpretation Project CoordinatorKate Devine

Kate is our Interpretation Project Coordinator. She works with a team of volunteers to create new labels for all 4,000 artworks in our collection. Kate is an art education and interpretation specialist working in galleries across London. She loves engaging people with the imaginative power of art. Kate is also completing a PhD in Modern Italian Art and likes to throw on the potter's wheel in her spare time.


Janet Bates

Janet is one of our Loans Coordinators. She facilitates art loans and creative engagement activities. Janet is a practising artist and graduated in 2010 with a BA in Fine Art after working in publishing for over 20 years.

Favourite work in the collection: 'Snow at Bramfield' by John Akers


Dominic Harbour

Dominic is one of our Loans Coordinators, organising art loans and activities. His career as a Curator and Arts Administrator includes partnerships with Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and The Foreign Office, plus many museums, galleries and health organisations.

Favourite work in the collection: The breadth of the collection is fantastic. It’s impossible to choose!


Catherine Perreira - Loans Coordinator

Catherine Perreira

Catherine is one of our Loans Coordinators, organising art loans and creative activities. Catherine enjoys abstract painting and hopes to pursue art therapy next year to compliment her career in communications and branding.

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Dr Jayne Lloyd

Jayne is our Research & Evaluation Associate. She looks at how we can effectively research and evidence the impact of our work. She completed her PhD at the University of London and is also Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Arts Practice at the University of Brighton.

Favourite work in the collection: I’m really bad at picking favourites. But I do love working in an office surrounded by artworks!


We also rely on the invaluable help of our volunteers to continue our unique mission to inspire better health across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We just couldn't do it without their passion, enthusiasm and support.

Help support our team by becoming a volunteer...

Published: 22nd June, 2017

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Thomas Walshaw

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