Business in the Arts:North West was established in 1990, at first covering just Merseyside, then expanding to cover the whole North West region by 2002.

Business in the Arts:North West is registered as a charity, number 1046901, and also a company limited by guarantee, number 2508104.

For more detailed statistics and financial information, view our Annual Report & Accounts.

Who Are We?

The Directors of Business in the Arts:North West are:
Paula Barrow, Director of Marketing, Manchester Business School
Alison Brearey, Partner, Eversheds
Sarah Bush MBE, Policy Adviser, HM Customs & Excise
Tony Durrant, Consultant
Brigit Egan, Director, Oakridge Training & Consulting (Vice Chair)
Howard Gillibrand, Director, Business Development, The Royal Bank of Scotland (Chair)
Paul Mathews, Consultant


The Staff are
Vivienne Tyler, Manager
Dorothy Taylor, Programme Manager
Michelle Doig, Administrator (on maternity leave)
Paul Dawson, Administrator (maternity cover)