Acting Chair/CEO – Joseph AyavoroHe is a sculptor, public artist, and Co-Founder of Creative Hands Foundation. Based in Manchester, he has over 20 years of experience creating contemporary public art across the UK and Africa. His work explores culture, heritage, identity, and community through sculpture and public engagement.
Since co-founding Creative Hands Foundation in 2008, Joseph has been dedicated to using the arts to inspire creativity, develop skills, and bring communities together through workshops, mentoring, and collaborative public art projects.
Secretary – Dr. Ehinomen Oboh
She is a project coordinator and researcher of African heritage and textiles.
Treasurer – Edith Mafogang
She is a philanthropist and acts as the Treasurer of the organisation. Edith has a degree in Accounting and Finance.
Board Member – Samuel Maitland Aka PapaSam Alafia
He is an African professional musician and lives in Manchester. He sings, writes, and plays the Dgembe, Congas, and guitar. He also does studio session work.
Board Member – Benjamin Gold Gageche
He is a philanthropist and an art enthusiast with many years of experience in charity organisation management
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