Trustee of Artsadmin a charity based in east London. They exist to make sure contemporary performance, socially engaged and live art practice in the UK is fuelled by the most exciting, genre-defying artists. They work with artists who have things to say about the world in unconventional ways, supporting them to shape their ideas and create unforgettable audience experiences.

Trustee of Transform Festival, an international festival which additionally has a year-round programme to create, present and support experimental and socially-conscious performance to the Leeds City Region and beyond.

Advisory Board Member of the Lagos Fringe & Abuja Fringe, both open access multidisciplinary arts festivals committed to providing a platform for new voices in the Nigerian creative industry.

Chair of Action Hero. Gemma Paintin & James Stenhouse work under the moniker Action Hero. Together, they create artworks that explore what is it to be human now.  James & Gemma’s long-form, shape-shifting collaboration spans performance, installation, sound, events & social practice. Since 2005, the work Action Hero has created has toured to more than 40 countries across 5 continents; from the smallest DIY and artist-led spaces to some of the world’s most prestigious art institutions, galleries and festivals.

Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a global community of “innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers, working together to take collective action to solve the challenges of our time”.

Member of the Contemporary Performance Network a global community which provides artists, presenters, scholars and festivals a platform to meet, share work, and collaborate.