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Samira Al-Obaidi

Trustee

Appointed July 2020

A mum of 2 young boys living in Bolton and passionate about the benefits of culture, especially in regard to improving outcomes for children and young people, Samira has worked in the external funding and partnership field in Local Government for 17 years. She has built good relationships locally, regionally and nationally and feels privileged to have worked on some ground breaking pathfinders/pilots.

Outside of work and family, Samira has a particular interest in heritage and social justice, and supports a number of charities close to her heart. She was Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen for 2 years and describes it as an an honour to visit various organisations in that role and see fantastic projects in action in her home town.

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Our Board of Trustees give their time to share their diverse skills and experience from across a range of sectors including arts, education, heritage, youth and other public services, and business with our organisation.

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