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 was Chief Executive of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, one of the UK's largest independent grant makers from 2015 to early 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. Building on her professional and personal interest in this area, she will become Chair of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in January 2027.
An experienced cultural leader, Moira is Chair of Clore Leadership, Chair of Factory International in Manchester and a Historic England Commissioner. She is also a trustee of the National Theatre Foundation and she chairs the Investment Committee for the Arts Impact Fund. She was previously Chair of the London Mayor’s Cultural Strategy Board and a member of the British Library Advisory Council, and she is currently an adviser to the National Centre for Arts Education.
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.