Colin Forshaw

Mark Hobbs is an advisor in the attraction, cultural, museum and heritage sectors. Specialising in hospitality strategic business planning, design development and income generation.

Eddie Berg is a specialist in film, media and the arts with a successful track record of establishing the vision for and leading major cultural venues, projects and programmes. Berg was appointed as Co-Chair of the Bluecoat in 2025.

Ben Sledge is a journalist and critic focusing on video games and technology for websites including The Guardian and NME.

Dr Michael Birchall is a curator and academic with an interest in social and participatory arts.

Rachel is an inclusion, well-being, and engagement professional with a background in Human Resources.

Gabriella Chauke is a Group Management Accountant at Peel Ports Group and joined the Bluecoat board as a Development Board Member in January 2021.

Peter Mearns was Chair of the Bluecoat board from November 2016 - September 2025. He now sits as a Member on the Trading Board.

Sally-Anne is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 25 years' experience.