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Our Chair’s Circle is a group of like-minded individuals who share a passion for the arts and a belief in the importance of our work as the national arts centre – making the arts more accessible and nurturing creativity across Wales and beyond.

Originally formed by Wales Millennium Centre’s Life President, Lord Rowe-Beddoe, the group is led by our current Chair, Peter Swinburn.

Chair’s Circle members play an integral role in funding our projects and productions through a minimum donation of £5,000 a year, enabling us to further our transformational work with young people, communities and new talent, lighting up lives across the nation.

Members of the group develop a personal relationship with us, tailored to their interests. Several members are currently supporting our own productions specifically as part of our Producer’s Circle.

This means they are taken to the very heart of the development process, meeting writers, directors and actors as a piece develops and having the opportunity to be part of workshops and opening nights.

We also offer behind-the-scenes visits to meet those taking part in our projects – allowing members to witness the impact of their support first-hand – and to spend time with our senior leadership team, enabling them to get closer to our work, vision and plans.

Members are invited to exclusive special events across the year and support is acknowledged on-site, in print and online.

Chair’s Circle members also enjoy all the benefits of Partner Awen membership.

If you would like further information about joining our Chair’s Circle, please contact Cecily Morgan, Philanthropy Manager by email: cecily.morgan@wmc.org.uk

Thank you to our current Chair’s Circle members:

Dr Carol Bell
Bob + Lindsay Clark
Dame Vivien Duffield DBE
Diane Briere de l'Isle-Engelhardt OBE
Henry Engelhardt CBE
Dyfrig + Heather John
Sylvia Richards in memory of Clive Richards CBE KSG DL
Lord + Lady Rowe-Beddoe
Mr Peter + Mrs Janet Swinburn
David Stevens CBE + Heather Stevens CBE