Our Structure

Garage Art Group is a registered charity, no. 1071979.

Our charity information and accounts can be found through the Charity Commission website. 

Gary White

Business Owner

Alison Tomkotowicz

I have been involved with Garage Art Group for many years. Firstly in my working career for the NHS Psychiatric Service in Evesham. As part of their recovery I introduced service users to the group and it was a revelation to see the difference it made to their wellbeing. I have continued to support Garage Art Group in my retirement as a Trustee. I help to support students emotionally and promote the benefits of this wonderful organization by networking to the community.

Jane Bunting

I have a long association with Garage Art Group (over 20 years) as a member, fundraiser and now a Trustee.  I have benefitted from being a part of Garage Art, both mentally and socially. 

Sally Earley

My background before moving to Evesham 20 years ago was working in a school for profoundly deaf children which I loved, once here I had 10 years as Volunteer Co-ordinator at Evesham Volunteer Centre which is how I first came to know the wonderful team at GAG, I then spent 4 years working for Evesham & District Mental Health Support Services which was also a great experience, both jobs here in Evesham have enabled me to be involved in the local community & create many useful contacts & most importantly great friends. My interests are mid century furnishings in fact all things 50's & 60's oh & reading, charity quizzes, social history & I rescue rabbits!!! I am also an Area Communications Specialist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints which is a role that I'm really enjoying. I am so happy to be a trustee for GAG I've always admired their dignified gentleness in how they conduct themselves, their sense of fun but also how well supported people are through all aspects of art & creativity. I am excited to see & support them throughout the next exciting phase. 

Art Tutor

Pam White

Pam is our Deputy CEO, has worked at Garage Art Group since 2001 and has a wealth of experience working with people who have mental health problems, physical disabilities and additional learning needs. Pam has a degree in art with psychology and a FENTO teaching certificate. She has worked with homeless teenagers, in schools and on a neurological ward in a hospital. In her own time, Pam has exhibited her own art widely throughout the West Midlands and is enjoying fusing and slumping glass!

Art Tutor

Nichola Margetts

Nicky is our CEO and has worked at Garage Art Group since 2010, with a variety of groups, including those aimed at adults with additional learning needs. Nicky has a master's degree from the Royal College of Art and exhibited widely. She has school SEND experience and has delivered art and craft sessions for all ages and abilities in a variety of settings. These include art sessions for the visually impaired, adults with physical disabilities, within care homes for older people, school art and textile workshops, and as Westminster Abbey manager of the Brass Rubbing Centre!

Art Tutor

Bridie Austin

Bridie has a master’s degree in art psychotherapy practice and is an experienced arts therapist and arts activity facilitator. She has worked with all ages and abilities in a variety of settings, and is currently the tutor for some of our groups aimed towards adults with additional learning needs.

Art Tutor

Terina Lippitt 

Terina has been involved with Garage Art Group for many years, has helped with fundraising and worked with a variety of groups, including adults with additional learning needs and creative writing. She has a humanities and art history degree, previously owned an art shop / gallery and is a qualified music teacher.

Technical Pottery Tutor

Richard Foxen

Fundraiser

Michael Burnett

Secretary

Deborah Whitehouse

Deb is our Secretary and ran our children's art class. She has years of experience working with children in educational settings.

Charity Facilitator

Heather Ramsay

Heather is a Specialist Teacher with a Master's degree in Special & Inclusive Education and a passion for working with children and young people, their schools and support networks, to promote progress in all its forms!

Community Representative

Emma Parkinson

Emma joined Garage Art Group after graduating with a First in Illustration MA from the University of Gloucestershire. Her creative practice explores themes of dementia through collage and cyanotypes, sparking a strong interest in therapeutic arts and their role in well-being. Emma has experience facilitating craft sessions at a dementia memory café and for individuals facing various barriers. Her latest passion lies in creative journaling as a tool for promoting positive mental health and emotional resilience.

Emma actively promotes this inspiring organisation by building connections and networking within the local community.

Cleaning technician

Jane Knuckley