Adam joined as a trustee in March 2026. He has been at Community Foundation North East since 2004 and is responsible for the Foundation’s funding priorities and ensuring the effectiveness of its financial and non-financial support for charities and community organisations. He works with national and regional funding partners to enable more resources to reach groups in the North East of England.
Prior to the Community Foundation Adam worked in arts and entertainment marketing, starting in a local theatre in Solihull before moving to Ticketmaster in London. He set up Ticketmaster’s regional marketing function in Manchester before becoming the first General Manager of Ticketmaster Scotland.
Ask Adam about: Community Foundations, Place-based funding, Partnership working, Pro-bono support for charities
Adam’s hidden gem is: Rising Sun Country Park