Meet The Team
We have a small team of staff, supported by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Staff
Sophie Woods
Artistic Director
Life at Cranleigh Arts
I oversee the artistic direction and operation of the organisation and develop and deliver the program.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I spent my formative years producing video content for global brands and then moved in to working in design for PR agencies.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
Can be found walking or cycling through the countryside. I enjoy all things creative, social and travel.
Bethany Cosgrove
Production Coordinator
Life at Cranleigh Arts
I coordinate events, marketing and manage our website and the box office.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I have worked as a wardrobe assistant and stage manager at Grange Park Opera and Donmar Warehouse in London. I recently graduated from the University of Surrey (Guildford School of Acting) having studied Theatre Production.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
I listen to podcasts and music on my walk to work and love gardening.
Harry Brown
Technical and Facilities Coordinator
Life at Cranleigh Arts
I coordinate all technical requirements relating to performances and hires and ensure all facilities are managed and serviced.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
I lived on a canal boat for about 2 years, driving up from Shalford to Manchester.
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
I enjoy going to live music as often as I can. I’ve seen the rolling stones three times!
William Lees
Bookkeeper
Responsible for maintaining Cranleigh Arts accounts.
william@cranleigharts.orgJo Edge
Volunteer and Community Coordinator
Clive Jones
Volunteer Coordinator & FOH Manager
Jane Heathcott
Front of House/Duty Manager

Admin Support
Marilyn Runnalls
Handmade At Cranleigh
Bernice Harris
Volunteer Secretary
Since I came back after lockdown I have been volunteering in the office helping Sophie and Bethany.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
When I have time I enjoy walking and spending time with my grandchildren.
Penny Bramsden
Social Media Support
I support the team with running the social media channels, uploading content and striving to maximise its impact.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
Family life is very busy with my three daughters and pets. In my rare spare moments I love to read, listen to podcasts and obsessively play fantasy football.
Trustees
Cranleigh Arts is a charity and company Limited by Guarantee, overseen by a Board of Non-Executive Directors, or Trustees. The Board has a formal structure and meets every two months delegating the day to day running of the Centre to staff and volunteers. The Non-Executive Directors behave as instructed in the Articles of Association. The post of Art Centre director is voluntary and receives no remuneration.
Chairman: Bob Wild, appointed 2015, Chair from Nov 2016
Bob has spent over 40 years in banking. He has held Chief Executive and Director positions internationally and in the City of London. He is presently a Non-Executive Director on the boards of two UK banks.
While living overseas for many years including in India, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Greece, he and his wife Lynne have had a home in Cranleigh for over 25 years.
His interests include history and the arts, golf, fly-fishing, the progress or otherwise of the England rugby team and both he and Lynne are keen gardeners. In Athens he was a member of the board of governors of St Catherine’s British Embassy School.
Trustee: Gaynor Wilson
Gaynor has lived in Cranleigh for 18 years. She has always worked with her hands both as a Physiotherapist and a ceramicist. Her love of clay started in adult education and has progressed from working as a technician in a pottery to completing a BA in Ceramics from Glasgow School of Art in 2012.
She believes that hands-on skills are essential in this progressively electronic age and is keen to develop 3D work at the Centre.
Trustee: Alison Winter
Alison is Head of Drama and Theatre at Hurtwood House and has lived locally for 26 years. Her love for the arts started at an early age and she gained a degree in Drama from Exeter University as well as a postgrad from London University. She was a director of the West Kent Youth Theatre and involved in Drama as therapy for the disabled, taught in London comprehensives; directing shows and introducing theatre to children from a wide variety of social backgrounds. This led to her broadcasting career where she worked as a presenter, newsreader, producer and editor for many years before returning to teaching. She is much looking forward to her association with Cranleigh Arts Centre and being part of a thriving local arts community.
Trustee: Simon Rabinowitz
“I grew up in an ‘Arts Family’ surrounded by the world of Show Business as my father’s musical journey progressed from Radio to TV and then onto Theatre and Films. I absorbed more than I realised about the Entertainment world although mostly from a commercial point of view. As the only one who could add up I became the family ‘Drop In’ much to the disappointment of my parents. Many years later I found myself managing catering, bar, event and hospitality facilities in Theatre and Television companies. Hopefully, some of this experience will be useful at the Arts Centre.”
Trustee: Caroline Heslop
I have been associated with the Arts centre for many years and look forward to taking on my new role as Trustee. I intend to continue to as a volunteer steward and look forward to being more involved in the future success of the centre.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
I love music, theatre and Am Dram. I like to paint and organise pop-up galleries. I enjoy mountain biking, tennis & travel
Trustee: Jackie Sanctuary
I volunteer as a Duty Manager, responsible for the centre whilst on duty, and also recently joined the Board of Trustees.
Life Pre-Cranleigh Arts
Life outside Cranleigh Arts
Cranleigh Youth Music Club volunteer, member of inaugural Cranleigh FC Women’s Team, enjoy walking, film/theatre and travel.