Rebecca Godden joins staff as Engagement Coordinator

Rebecca Godden is an experienced Multi-Disciplinary Practitioner of performing arts, communicating her talent and passion for the arts across varied platforms within theatre, education, and the community on a national and international scale. She studied Contemporary Performance at The University of Winchester and holds a First-Class BA honours degree. Rebecca specialises in Devised Theatre and has a passion for access for all within the arts, and has collaborated with many industry artists and companies which include, Equity, Birmingham Stage Theatre Company, Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG London and Regional) and City Lit. She is thrilled to now be a part of the Blue Apple family!

Daisy Robinson joins staff as Development Lead

Daisy is a freelance Charity Consultant who is passionate about helping both individuals and the charities that they work for to thrive and be the best that they can be. Daisy has extensive knowledge and experience with a range of not-for-profit organisations, from established charities through to local start-ups. Daisy is a visionary, ambitious, and creative freelancer bringing over 15 years of experience spanning arts, youth, community, disability, and voluntary sectors. Daisy is committed to values of social justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Pronouns: she/her.

Rebecca Godden

Dominic Thompson and Megan Ball join as Trustees

Dominic Thompson brings experience from his role as Director of Adult and Higher Education at Peter Symonds College. He also lectures in Educational Studies at Portsmouth University. Megan Ball is Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer at Sands, stillbirth and neonatal death charity and was previously President and Chair of the Board of Trustees at Winchester Student Union, and Student Governor at the University of Winchester Board of Governors.

After several years contribution as a Trustee we say a big thank you to Rebecca Sheppard as she leaves to focus on work and family commitments.

Megan Ball