The Trustees

NAPA is governed by a board of voluntary trustees who are responsible for ensuring the charity is continually meeting its aims and objectives.

Board of Trustees  

Chris Gruca Chris joined the Board of Trustees at NAPA in 2017. He brings experience of the performing arts and education sectors to the Board. He currently works freelance in the arts and for Theatre On The Edge and was formerly Head of Performing Arts at a Hull-based Sixth Form College. “NAPA offers people of all ages opportunities and experiences to develop a range of performance skills and to improve their confidence. It is an asset to the city of Hull.” 

Keith Butler Keith joined the Board in 2022. Keith was previously employed at The University of Hull where he was responsible for Business Partnerships. He also lectured in employee relations and organisational behaviour. Latterly, he was elected as Branch President for the academic trade union and is currently a consultant on employment issues. Keith is passionate about the arts and NAPA’s role in nurturing the stars of tomorrow and building confidence in young people. He was an active parent at NAPA for over 20 years.

Sam Kind Sam joined the Board in 2023. His first involvement with NAPA was eight years ago when his daughter attended a Summer School here when she was 7. What has struck him most about NAPA is that “children from all over the area can come here, fit right in and make new friendships with children they wouldn’t otherwise meet. They learn so much through taking part in the productions. NAPA does so much to equip our young people with the skills they need in the wider world.”

He is an experienced Financial Controller with a history of working in the not for Profit and public sectors. Among his recent roles, he was Reporting Accountant for Hull 2017, Head of Finance at Absolutely Cultured and Financial Controller for Pickering and Ferens Homes. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a trustee of the City of Hull Brass Band