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OUR VISION

To be a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training.

Our PURPOSE

Enabling and empowering the creatives of the future to secure sustained work.

Our Values

STRATEGIC PLAN  2023-2026

Underpinned by our purpose, vision and values, our Strategic Plan sets out what we are, and how we are going to achieve our aims and objectives.

We have six strategic themes which apply to every part of the institution and define our major strategic focus to pursue and achieve our purpose and vision.

Our themes are:

Excellence:

To be recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries

Equity:

Create and develop a culture and environment for equality and inclusion at all levels throughout the institution

Environment:

Achieve and maintain financial, environmental, systemic, technological and campus sustainability

Empowerment:

As a small specialist provider we will empower and enhance the student, staff, and alumni experience within the LIPA Learning Group to meet the evolving demands and requirements of the higher education sector and the creative industries

Employability:

Employability will be embedded into the curriculum and co-curricular activities to develop students for future employment opportunities and career progression

Entrepreneurship:

Create an environment for inspiring creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship

LIPA Council

Our Council directors are:

  • Isabel Begg (Vice Chair)
  • James Dow
  • Louise Ellman
  • Michelle Emmerson
  • Victoria Fea
  • Mark Featherstone-Witty
  • David Fletcher
  • Simon Fowler
  • Geoff Goodwin (Chair)
  • Ashley Herman
  • Joe Johnson
  • Juliet Johnson
  • Sean McNamara (CEO)
  • Stella Okafor-Ross
  • David Owen
  • Zoe Radnor
  • Claire Workman

The Council is responsible for setting the strategy of the organisation, policy issues and monitoring management performance. It meets a minimum of 3 times a year. 

Committees

The Council has set up the following Committees, each chaired by a Council Director.

  • Audit Committee
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Nominations and Governance Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
  • Teaching and Learning Board

Charitable Status

LIPA is a non-exempt charity registered under the Charities Act 2010. Its Principal Regulator is the Charities Commission.

Equality of Opportunity

LIPA has policies and development programmes in place to promote equality of opportunity.

Public Interest Disclosure

LIPA has in place appropriate procedures for staff to raise matters of legitimate concern in the public interest as required by law.

If you have any queries or wish to find out more about LIPA, please write to:

The Company Secretary
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HF
UK