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Our Vision Statement

People’s Company (PC)

Charity No. 1199022

 

Our Vision

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People’s Company (PC) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which is governed by Trustees and managed by an Operating Committee under the remit of the Artistic Director.

 

Registered Charitable Purpose 

The advancement of the arts and the education of the public in the appreciation and understanding of performing arts in all their forms, through the operation, facilitation and management of People’s Company theatre for the public benefit. 

 

Our Vision:

Arts-based activities are at the heart of PC. We seek to provide a creative voice and platform for the people of Southwark utilising our rich cultural heritage to develop arts and drama-based community activities, produced and performed locally in Southwark.

 

PC aims to:

  1. Promote arts and drama activities for all members of our local community by an ongoing programme of events.

  2. Produce vibrant works throughout the year.

  3. Provide an energetic and lively environment where people feel safe to experiment, learn, develop their talents and enjoy making drama.

  4. Encourage new writing, using both local history and current issues to explore and  perform.

  5. Provide workshops and coaching in aspects of drama, writing, directing, music and film-making, which encourage development of talent and skills and to showcase these.

  6. Co-operate with and support other charities with similar purposes, aims and objectives, in particular Southwark Playhouse.

  7. Ensure PC is diverse and inclusive, reflecting the demography of Southwark, and creating spaces welcome to all.

 

Organisation of People’s Company 

Trustees

Trustees have overall control of the CIO and are responsible for fulfilling its purpose, operating with good financial practices and compliance with the Charity Commission’s guidelines. 

 

Operating Committee

The Operating Committee is formed of members of PC, chaired by the Artistic Director.   The OpCom is responsible for overseeing all operations, developing the strategic vision and creative programme for the company, enacting the Company’s aims and vision and ensuring best practice for activities in a safe and responsible manner.

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