Joanna Bussell was appointed to advise Eastbourne Borough Council on the establishment of a new charitable trust to manage and operate the Towner, Eastbourne, a state of the art modern gallery and exhibition space. Joanna advised on all aspects of the scheme, including:
- Establishment of the charity
- Recruitment and selection of trustees
- Negotiation of the project documentation, including:
– Funding and Management Agreement
– Asset Transfer Agreement
– Lease
- Specific advice on TUPE and pensions
- Liaison with Arts Council England
The Towner is going from strength to strength.