Robin Simpson

Since 2005 Robin has been the Chief Executive of Creative Lives (formerly known as Voluntary Arts) – the national charity that champions community and volunteer-led creative activity, and works to improve opportunities for everyone to be creative. Before joining Creative Lives Robin was Deputy Chief Executive of Making Music, the national umbrella body for amateur music making and he previously worked as General Manager of the British Federation of Festivals. Robin is a keen amateur French horn player (currently a member of the Northampton Symphony Orchestra) as well as a perennial ballroom dancing student.