KEAP is an arts education charity and was set up in 2001 by Arts Council England in partnership with Cornwall Council.

Over the last 10 years KEAP has grown in skills, experience and reputation, now working with hundreds of schools in Cornwall, and being the ‘go to’ organisation for arts education in Cornwall.

Most recent successes include 600 children performing at Eden with the Resonate String Quintet from the Bournemouth Symphony orchestra (we are so glad it didn’t rain!), a publication of stories for children in Malawi written by Writing Squad Kernow, our group of inspired young writers, and the third annual Drama Showcase at Hall for Cornwall celebrating the theatrical talents of Cornwall’s secondary school students.

We also work with a wide range of other arts and cultural organisations in Cornwall, after all, two heads are better than one! Click here to find out about our partners.

KEAP is a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 4253902 with charitable status. Registered Charity No. 1095166

The Team:

Amanda Harris- Director
Helen Reynolds- Information Manager
Angela Renshaw- Sing to Success Programme Leader
Jemima Taylor- Information Administrator

The Board:

Keith Appleby – Chair
Ross Williams (ACT) – Treasurer
Antony Waller (Freelance Consultant)
Susan Lamb (Tate St Ives)
Dot Peryer (The Works: Dance & Theatre Cornwall)
Heather Jenkins (Looe Community School)
Jane Adams (Kilkhampton J&I School)
Lindsey Hall (Real Ideas Organisation)

Observers:

Zannah Doan (Arts Council England SW)