Supporting individuals and organisations
in the arts, cultural and charity sectors

Moira Sinclair
Coach. Consultant. Speaker.
Supporting individuals and organisations in the arts, cultural and charity sectors
I believe in the power of connection, in bringing authenticity to everything we do and in values-led transformation. I am curious about what makes people tick and aim to help them to bring their own strengths to bear in identifying solutions in this challenging world.
Whether you are looking for business support, coaching, mentoring, or content for your conference or publication, I might be able to help. With over 30 years experience in leadership, strategy development and managing challenge and organisational change, I am well placed to assist and ready to engage.
About
Supporting individuals and organisations in the arts, cultural and charity sectors
Moira Sinclair has been Chief Executive of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, one of the UK's largest independent grant makers since 2015 and will be stepping down in 2025 . In 2023/24, PHF made £41m grants to organisations and individuals working to create just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
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An experienced cultural leader, Moira is Chair of Clore Leadership and Chair of Factory International in Manchester. She is also a trustee of National Landscapes and the National Theatre Foundation and she chairs the Investment Committee for the Arts Impact Fund. In 2022, she became an Honorary Fellow at the Exeter Centre for Leadership. She was previously Chair of the London Mayor’s Cultural Strategy Board and a member of the British Library Advisory Council.
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As Executive Director London and South East for Arts Council England for nearly 10 years, she oversaw a portfolio of 322 funded cultural organisations and contributed to national policy development, with a particular focus on the resilience and sustainability of the cultural sector and workforce development. She played a key role supporting the cultural programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and continues to support its legacy at home and internationally.
Before joining Arts Council in 2005, Moira was Director of Vital Arts, an arts and health charity. She has also worked in local government, and in theatre and production management. A graduate of Manchester University where she studied drama, Moira became a Clore Fellow in 2004/05.