Aims and Strategic Objectives

Aims

To offer a wide range of high quality artistic events and participatory opportunities for all interests in the community and to support both professional and community artists.

Strategic Objectives

  • Provide an Arts Centre that is welcoming to everyone, whether they come to see, to listen, to perform, to participate, to learn, or just to relax and enjoy.

  • Present a range of high quality live entertainment including theatre, music, dance, spoken word, family events and comedy, plus film screenings and participatory activities.

  • Provide support for both professional and community artists.

  • Create a variety of ways for attenders to participate including: learning opportunities; through classes and workshops for children, young people and adults; and with working opportunities through our volunteer and work experience programmes.

  • Deliver a high quality education programme encompassing work in both formal and informal education settings and community and outreach projects.

  • Take work and presence out of Norden Farm and into the community.

  • Continue building support and enthusiasm for Norden Farm in the community and with audiences.

  • Engage and support excellent staff and volunteers, to ensure constant friendly and efficient service to visitors.

  • Maintain constant fundraising effort for on-going individual giving, membership, project grants and corporate sponsorships.

  • Ensure that the fabric and features of Norden Farm are maintained to a high standard.

  • Manage the activities and finances of Norden Farm to ensure long-term sustainability and future growth.

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