Clore Award Judging panel 2011

Dame Vivien Duffield DBE (Co-Chair)

Dame Vivien Duffield continues the philanthropic legacy of her father Sir Charles Clore, one of Britain’s most successful post-war businessmen. After Sir Charles’ death in 1979, Dame Vivien assumed the Chairmanship of the Clore Foundations in the UK and in Israel. In the UK she also established her own Vivien Duffield Foundation in 1987 and merged the two in 2000 to create the Clore Duffield Foundation.

Dame Vivien’s UK Foundation has supported a wide range of organisations including the Royal Opera House, Tate, the Royal Ballet, the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Southbank Centre and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum – to name just a few – as well as scores of smaller projects. The Foundation has made a particular contribution to cultural education, having funded dozens of Clore Learning Centres across the UK, and to leadership training, having launched the Clore Leadership Programme for the cultural sector in 2003 and the Clore Social Leadership Programme in 2008.

In addition to the Chairmanship of her Foundation, Dame Vivien was a member of the Board of the Royal Opera House from 1990 to 2001 and is currently Chairman of the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund. She is a Director of the Southbank Centre board and a Governor of the Royal Ballet. From 2007 to 2010 she was Chair of the Campaign for Oxford University. She is currently working to create a Jewish Community Centre for London which will open in 2013, and remains Chairman of her Clore Foundation in Israel.

Dame Vivien’s charitable work in the UK was acknowledged with the award of a CBE in 1989 and DBE in 2000. In November 2008 HRH The Prince of Wales presented Dame Vivien with one of the first Medals for Arts Philanthropy. The Medal celebrates individuals who support the arts and recognises the contribution of the most inspiring philanthropists in the UK.

Sally Bacon (Co-Chair) Executive Director, Clore Duffield Foundation

Sally joined the Clore Duffield Foundation (www.cloreduffield.org.uk) as Executive Director in 1997 and is responsible for the Foundation's programmes and grant-giving across the arts, heritage, education, and leadership training, as well as the wider third sector.

The Foundation, which is chaired by Dame Vivien Duffield DBE, has a particular interest in children and young people and in cultural education across museums, galleries and the performing arts. It funds capital and revenue projects and has funded numerous Clore Education Centres within cultural organisations across the UK. The Foundation balances its philanthropic work across reactive grant-giving and a more active and strategic operational approach.

Sally chaired the task force which devised the Clore Leadership Programme prior to its launch in 2004. In 2007/8 she chaired the steering group which devised the Clore Social Leadership Programme, which was launched in 2008 (www.cloresocialleadership.org.uk). She remains closely involved with both programmes.

Sally has a particular interest in cultural learning and is currently a member of the Cultural Learning Alliance Steering Group (CLA).  The CLA (www.culturallearningalliance.org.uk) is a collective voice working to ensure that all children and young people have meaningful access to culture in this difficult economic climate.

Before joining the Foundation Sally studied for a PhD in literature and the visual arts, worked as Education Officer at the Poetry Society and as Children’s Programmes Manager at the National Trust’s Head Office.

Cerrie Burnell

Born in Kent and raised in Sussex, Cerrie was always a natural entertainer. At 15 years old Cerrie landed a spot on a three week course at the National Youth Theatre and went on to perform in several productions. Before enrolling at university, Cerrie took a year out to go travelling and volunteered at a Leprosy Centre in India, working with the children in dance and theatre. This was a life changing experience for Cerrie, who began thinking more about the ways in which theatre could be used to improve people’s lives.

After graduating from Manchester Met with a degree in theatre arts acting, Cerrie journeyed to Brazil where she did an internship with Augusto Boals Political theatre company CTO rio. Here she studied the techniques of forum theatre, in prisons, schools favellas and on the street. When she returned she continued her work in forum theatre with Cardboard Citizens theatre company and Graeae alongside other acting work. As an actress she worked a lot in Scottish theatre and during breaks from performing she enjoyed working as a Teachers Assistant in a special needs school.

Living with a disability herself, Cerrie has made the best of the opportunity to be a role model and public figure. At 25 years old Cerrie attained a place on the BBC Talent Fund, run by the BBC, Channel 4 and the Actors Centre, introducing directors to disabled talent. Cerrie was soon noticed, landing television parts in 'Holby City,' 'EastEnders,' 'Grange Hill,' 'The Bill,' and 'Comedy Lab.'

Soon after having her first child, Cerrie landed a presenting job at the BBC on Cbeebies and with her warm and friendly demeanour, she proved to be a natural. However within a month of beginning, she attracted controversy from parents regarding her disability. Subsequently Cerrie appeared on the 'One Show,' raising awareness on disability and the prejudice that can surround it.

Naturally endearing Cerrie is fast becoming a well respected and recognisable face. 2010 sees Cerrie continue to further her presenting credentials whilst working on her play/animation ‘Winged – A Fairy-tale’, based on a one winged fairy named Violet and her highly anticipated children's book.

Gerard Kelly is the editor of the Times Educational Supplement, a position he has held since 2008. He has been in education journalism for almost 20 years, chiefly in higher education. He was previously editor and deputy editor of Times Higher Education.

Mark Taylor is Director of Museums Association, the independent body representing museums and galleries within the United Kingdom and those who work in them.  As a charitable membership body Museum Association involves and informs all sides of the museum and gallery community from curators to marketers, and from trustees to educators.  The Association publishes Museums Journal, Museum Practice and Museums & Galleries Yearbook as well as running conferences and seminars, monitoring ethical and professional standards and lobbying on behalf of museums and galleries

Mark Taylor is the senior officer of the organisation which employs a staff of 18.  In the last 15 years the Association has more than doubled its membership.  He has been Director since 1990.  He was previously the Association’s Conference Manager and Director of its trading company. He has a degree in history and spent some years in hotel management.

Mark’s other responsibilities include being trustee of Culture Unlimited 2008, a not for profit culture think tank. He was a member of the 2009 review of Renaissance in the Regions, the government’s funding scheme for England’s regional museums. He has previously chaired various organisations, including the Tourism and Heritage Export, 2003 – 2005, a Government appointed committee advising Trade Partners UK on exporting for cultural and tourism sectors; Sharing Museums Skills Millennium Awards Scheme, 1998-2001 and Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO), 1998-2001. In 1997 – 2003 he chaired Campaign for Learning Through Museums and Galleries, an organisation to promote museums and learning.

Top