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We are constantly undertaking audience research to create an accurate, up-to-date picture of where our sector is at and what it needs. Find out more about our current research projects, IMPACT and IMPACT North West.

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Meet the board

Our voluntary board members who keep us right

Fleur Mellor

Fleur’s background as a professional dancer working in the commercial, corporate and theatrical sectors has informed her career as a Choreographer & Producer.

Her emphasis is on live work with strong theatrical influences, be it for a musical, fashion show, community engagement project or corporate event. With 20 years in the business, she works both freelance and for Peter Corry Productions.

Mark Walker

Mark is semi-retired and, up until recently, he was Finance Director at the international diagnostics organisation, Randox. Prior to this, Mark worked at Danske Bank in a number of senior positions including Corporate Finance.

He continues to be involved with business through advisory work and non-executive roles. Mark was appointed to the board of National Museums NI in Oct 2023 and, in addition to being a trustee, is Chair of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee.

John McElrone

John is an Associate Solicitor in Elliott Duffy Garret’s Corporate and Banking Department.

He specialises in lending work across a range of institutional lenders and funders and advises on acquisitions, reorganisations and corporate governance across corporates, family-owned businesses, and public sector bodies, including charities.

Lisa Rea Currie

Lisa has nearly 20 years experience of working at the intersection of heritage and community.

She is a freelance heritage practitioner and researcher specialising in participation, social impact and co-design. She is currently undertaking a doctorate on ‘Social Impacts of Heritage-Led Regeneration in Carrickfergus’.

Margaret Henry

Margaret is Head of Engagement for the National Lottery Heritage Fund. She has worked in the cultural sector for over 30
years in a variety of roles involving marketing, strategic leadership and governance.

Margaret is also a qualified Executive Coach.

Conran McMullan

Conran is Consumer Insight & Experience Lead at Cancer Research UK. He is experienced in market research, market intelligence & strategy development within the charity sector.

Conran also has an academic background in Behavioural Economics & Business.

Claire O’Connor

Claire is a Business Analyst within Invest NI, focusing on Corporate Reporting and Systems Development.

She has over 5 years’ experience in data analytics and visualisation, implementing data analysis techniques to derive meaningful business insights.

Emma McAleer

Emma has over 10 years’ experience working in the heritage sector.

She is a Heritage Project Coordinator with the Rural Community Network and manages the ‘HEARTH project’ which aims to amplify rural heritage and rural communities.

Gail Jones

Gail’s background is in Audience Development in commercial and charity sectors, and has worked in the Arts Sector for over 10 years.

She is currently the Communications Manager for The Crescent Arts Centre in South Belfast, which is home to annual June Belfast Book Festival.