Team and Board

The South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) team and Board are a small team, made up of a collection of wonderful individuals from diverse backgrounds, with distinct experiences, knowledge and skills. For all their differences, one thing they all have in common is their love of the arts, and for ensuring the arts and culture are made accessible to everyone and as far reaching as possible. It's from their differences and unique personalities working together that SAA-uk achieves their mission and continues expanding. 

We are currently recruiting new Trustees to help shape the future of SAA-uk and support our mission to inspire, connect, and enrich communities through South Asian arts.

To apply, please complete our Trustee Application Form, which can be found 
HERE

Deadline for applications:
6 February 2026

At SAA-uk, we are committed to reaching a wide and diverse pool of candidates. We are especially keen to hear from individuals who are currently underrepresented within the arts and charity sectors. We warmly encourage applications from people of South Asian heritage, the global majority, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals with lived experience that aligns with and can enrich our work.

Your unique perspective and voice matter, and we believe that a diverse Board strengthens our organisation's ability to serve and represent our communities.

If you have any questions about the role, the recruitment process, or require the information in a different format, please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@saa-uk.org. We are here to support you.

Keranjeet Kaur Virdee MBE

Chief Executive and Artistic Director

Barbara Cardone

Fundraising & Training Manager

Sherin Sara Alex

Arts Marketing & Creative Communities Manager

Himanshu Pankaj Khinchi

Producer & Performance Programme Manager

Jyoti Manral

Dance Development Officer

Maryam Jameela

Music Development Officer

Gaia Cardone

Senior Administration Officer

Ellen-Ayesha Hann

Creative Communities Engagement Officer

Dhivya Sundararaman 

Education and Learning Co-ordinator

Dimple D'Cruz

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Kai Omar Brooks

Digital Marketing Assistant

Aasia Kazmi

Fundraising Assistant

Yamana Jaman-Browne

HeadStart Trainee

Orısa Pather

HeadStart Trainee

Inés Soria-Donlan

SAA-uk Chair

Sidrah Warburton

SAA-uk Vice Chair

Paul French

SAA-uk Treasurer

Barsa Ray

SAA-uk Trustee

Adele Newman

SAA-uk Trustee

Mohit Chaturvedi

SAA-uk Trustee

Renuka Nadarajan

SAA-uk Trustee

Yvonne Boddie

Bookkeeper

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