Directors

Sula Gleeson of Signed Culture

Sula Gleeson

Director

Sula Gleeson (Chair) has had a varied career, starting as a teacher but ending up as a BSL/English Interpreter.

Steve Hawkins of Signed Culture

Steve Hawkins

Director

Steve Hawkins is passionate about supporting profoundly Deaf people’s wish to participate in and enjoy the arts.

Sarah Gatford

Sarah Gatford

Director

Sarah has a wide variety of experience as a BSL/English interpreter, specialising in theatre, the arts and mental health. Her involvement with Signed Culture gives her the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience, encouraging an approach which embraces BSL accessibility as the norm.

David Perkins of Signed Culture

David Perkins

Director

David Perkins is the Head of Technical for Nichols plc, who make and sell the popular soft drink Vimto around the world.

Simon Thacker

Director

Simon is an Accountant and Business Owner working from the city of Derby, helping individuals and businesses on a daily basis in a professional capacity.

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november, 2023

Consultants & Advisors

John Wilson

John Wilson

Consultant

John Wilson is a Deaf BSL-using Guide/Lecturer/Historian for a wide range of museums and galleries across the UK and is BSL Tours Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Miranda Ellis

Miranda Ellis

Consultant

Miranda is a Life Coach and Hypnotherapist with a background in teaching, fundraising and professional development in arts and heritage.

Tim Jolly of Signed Culture

Tim Jolly

Consultant

Tim Jolly is an Event Manager and Producer based in London