We’re a small but mighty team working at the heart of Portsmouth’s creative community.

Day to day, we connect, support, and champion creatives across the city, from grassroots makers to established organisations, helping ideas grow into sustainable practice.

We work collaboratively, creatively, and with care, supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees who bring strategic insight, governance, and a shared belief in the power of creativity to shape places and lives.

Together, we’re here to help Portsmouth’s creative sector thrive.

Meet Our Team

  • Gemma Nichols

    CEO

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  • Erica Smith

    Interim Executive Director

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  • Billie Coe

    Programme Manager

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  • Nikki Jones

    Office Manager

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  • Jane Hodgkins

    Project Officer

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  • Isobel Bickerton

    Marketing Coordinator

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Meet Our Board

  • Bernie Topham

    Bernie Topham

    Chair

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  • Dru Moody

    Dru Moody

    Vice Chair

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  • Cameron Locke

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  • Claire Budden

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  • Daniel O’Brien

    Daniel O’Brien

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  • Jonathan Folkard

    Jonathan Folkard

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  • Lynne Dick

    Lynne Dick

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  • Matthew Ponsford

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  • Orla Crean

    Orla Crean

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  • Paul Gorst

    Paul Gorst

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  • Pippa Bostock

    Pippa Bostock

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  • Sasha Biloshisky

    Sasha Biloshisky

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Let’s work together Have an idea, question or collaboration in mind? Say hello at info@portsmouthcreates.co.uk