Bedford Players Trust operates thanks to the hard work and dedication of a small group of Trustees & Steering Group Members.
The Board meets 6-8 times each year to discuss finances, projects and help to develop the delivery of our work across Bedford.
You can find out more about BEDFORD PLAYERS TRUST general operations by visiting our page on the Charity Commission – or find out more about the founding of the Charity on our History of Bedford Players Trust page.
JOIN US?
If you would interested in joining our Trustee Board, or supporting us on the Advisory Board you can find out more about Bedford Players Trust & our work by downloading this document.
If you would like to find out more about the roles & responsibilities of a Charity Trustee this webpage provides a comprehensive overview of the role: Charity Governance Code
You can also download this guidance from the Charity Commission for all new trustees: The essential trustee: what you
need to know, what you need to do
Finally, if you want to understand more about the role & what Bedford Players Trust strives to achieve you can always contact us directly to ask questions
Trustees of Bedford Players Trust 2022-23
Julie Blunt
Julie is Creative Director and co-founder of The Art of Work and is an experienced learning design architect.
Kate Harpin
Kate is Deputy Head Academic at Bedford Modern School Junior School.
Brenton Jackson
Brenton is an experienced Portrait Photographer & organiser of many Cultural Aspects live music events. He has been a trustee of BPT since 2013
Bipin Shah
Bipin is a trustee of 21st Century Education Trust & Project 229, Kempston as well as being the secretary for Ananda Arts Bipinchandra Shah has lived in Bedford since 1977 and always strives to find the time to give back to the community that welcomed him so warmly all those years ago. He works hard to provide opportunities for the local community revolving around South Asian arts.
Bedford Players Trust Advisory Board 2023-24
Jim Harris
Jim is Professor of Environmental Technology at Cranfield Environment Centre & a long-time supporter of The Place Bedford. Jim provides guidance to staff on Sustainability strategies for BPT & its projects.
Rae Levene
Founder Trustee of Bedford Players Trust, Rae has been delivering creative projects in Bedford since the late 1970s. Rae's extensive experience of Charity law provides guidance to the staff & trustees of BPT.