Marsh Award for Volunteering

The Marsh Trust was established in 1981 by Brian Marsh OBE, and the Trust supports organisations and individuals who make a difference in the community around the country through grant giving and awards programmes. We have been in partnership with the Trust since 2013. It is because of the Marsh Trust’s generosity that we have been able to honour the hard work and commitment of some of those who have contributed to the success of their volunteering projects and their Societies. All our winners were nominated by their colleagues at their Society or Area.

Individual Committee Member Award Winner, Jean Schooling nominated by Amanda Howard, Chairman of The Arts Society Greater London Area

Jean will be standing down from her role as Area Co-ordinator for Education for the Greater London Area this month as she approaches a significant birthday! For over 10 years Jean has supervised a team of Study Course Organisers that produces 25 to 30 special interest days and courses per year. These events attract regular attendees from all over the country, not all of whom are Arts Society Members. Jean maintains a monthly MailChimp newsletter which goes out to over 1200 people ensuring the events receive a good attendance. The special interest days provide enjoyment and education for those that attend and in addition to this, they provide funds for the Greater London Area’s impressive grant giving programme which benefits the wider community. Jean’s contribution to arts education and to The Arts Society is much appreciated by all concerned.