Our Patrons

Alexander is one of the UK’s best-known radio and television presenters. A former music scholar, he has a keen interest in making music accessible.

Isata is a brilliant and fast-rising young pianist and an advocate for the importance of music.

Sir Patrick is known to millions through many films including Star Trek.

One of Britain’s foremost conductors, Sir Mark is a longstanding friend of Richard Shephard since their time at Cambridge University.

Our Trustees

As Chair of the Foundation’s Trustees, Michael brings his experience in senior roles at Invesco and of raising funds for York Minster.
Phillip is an innovative theatre director with a passion for bringing music and drama to wider audiences. He directed the 2016 York Mystery Plays.
Ron was Vice-Chancellor of the University of York and President of the Royal Geographical Society.
A leading UK soprano, Lynne is Head of the School of Vocal Studies and Opera at the Royal Northern College of Music.
A former Minster School pupil and music scholar, and now a Partner at Headland Consultancy, Edward was Corporate Communications Director for Tesco.