Our team
We operate as a freelance charity. Everyone who works with Cayr, from our CEO to project managers to artists and facilitators, works on a freelance basis. This model allows us to be nimble, responsive, and to bring in exactly the right expertise for each project we deliver.
When we secure funding for a project, we assemble a team with the skills and experience that the project needs. This means our community of practitioners is always growing and evolving, and we can work with brilliant people across the arts, health, and heritage sectors.
Current Team
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HANNAH THOMAS
CEO
Hannah is the CEO of Cayr Charity and a specialist in fundraising, creative health, and arts leadership. She has extensive experience in project management, trust and foundation fundraising, and strategic development, working with arts organisations, charities, and cultural institutions.
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DAYNA HEWITT
PINK STITCH PROJECT MANAGER
Dayna is a freelance project manager and company co-ordinator for creative organisations as well as a travel professional organising luxury travel plans and providing mentorship on building online travel businesses.
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NATALIE CLARKE
PRODUCER
Nat is a freelance Producer, from large-scale public festivals to small community projects. Nat has a long history of producing events with and for diverse communities.
She’s worked with the GLA, G&DIF, Watford Council, UEFA and internationally as well as co-producing her own theatre festival ‘ Paint the Town’ in Medway, Kent.
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SEBASTIAN KINCAID
PROJECT ASSISTANT
Sebastian works on our Calverton Calling heritage project in Calverton.
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PETE NICKLESS
MUSICIAN & CODER
Pete works as a freelance musician and coder. As a musician, Pete works across multiple disciplines and has extensive experience as a performer and a composer. Pete is training to be a music therapist and is currently working one-to-one with young people with Autism and co-facilitating group work with a drama therapist.
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MATT REEVES
PRODUCTION ARTIST
Matt is a freelance Scenic Artist, Illustrator and Designer with extensive experience in Film, Theatre and Mural Painting. Matt relishes the collaborative challenges of Public Arts projects and has a passion for promoting creativity in day-to-day life.
Trustees
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DR LINDA BAINES
CHAIR
Linda Baines is an independent scholar, and a visiting academic at University of Southampton. Linda previously worked as a senior manager in the public sector in contracts, procurement, collaborations and governance. She is a bookaholic.
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ADAM RUMKE
TRUSTEE
Adam brings experience across the nonprofit, technology, and design sectors. As a Chief of Staff and Associate of the Chief of Staff Association, he supports Founders and CEOs. Passionate about the creative industries, Adam advocates for the arts’ impact and aims to drive systemic change as a Cayr Charity trustee.
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MIKE THUROGOOD
TRUSTEE
Mike is a B2B marketing expert with deep experience in the Life Sciences sector. Based in Manchester, he specialises in growth initiatives and strategic marketing. Passionate about arts and health, Mike brings his expertise to Cayr Charity as a trustee, supporting its mission to drive meaningful impact.
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TIMA JAM
TRUSTEE
Tima is an entrepreneur with expertise in the art industry. With over 20 years of experience working closely with artists, galleries, museums, and foundations, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the global art and luxury industry. She is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and the transformative power of art.
Past Contributors
We're grateful to the artists, facilitators, and practitioners who've contributed to Cayr projects:
Cj Swaby: Photographer and workshop facilitator, A Common London Story, Emily Jo Gibbs: Textile artist, Pink Stitch, Amina Atiq: Poet, A Common London Story,
Their expertise and creativity helped bring these projects to life.