Become an Albany Member
Membership of the Albany is for people with an interest in the arts
and the local community, who wish to contribute to the ongoing
success of the Albany by helping to provide good, strong
governance. We welcome applications from all sections of the
community. Becoming a Member of the Albany enables you to
nominate and vote in the election of the Board of Trustees at
our Annual General Meeting in January each year.
Personal details
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Home phone:
Mobile phone:
Email:
More about you
What is your age?
18-24 □ 25-34 □ 35-44 □ 45-64 □ 65+ □
How would you describe your ethnic origin?
Asian or Asian British:
Bangladeshi
Indian
Pakistani
Other Asian:
Black or Black British:
African
Caribbean
Other Black:
E/SE Asian or E/SE Asian British:
Dual Heritage:
Chinese
Asian & White
Black African & White
Black Caribbean & White
E/SE Asian & White
Other Dual:
Other E/SE Asian:
White:
British
Irish
Other White:
Do you consider yourself to be:
Deaf
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Disabled
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Neither
Are you:
Male
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Transgender □
Signed:
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Female
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Date:
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The Albany 2001 Company
Membership Form
Thank you for you interest in Albany Membership. Please read this
information to find out a bit more about the Albany and then fill in the
form overleaf. If you have further questions, or require assistance to
complete the form, please contact Vicky Scott on 020 8692 0231
extension 206 or vicky.scott @thealbany.org.uk
Based in the heart of Deptford, the Albany is a performing arts centre
with a history stretching back to the nineteenth century. Over the last
few years, we have emerged as a new type of arts venue, very much
driven by the cultural diversity and creative mix of South East London.
Involving people, through participation and partnerships, is central to
our work and is essential to the delivery of our vision.
During the last year over 100,000 people visited the Albany and used
our facilities, including audiences of over 25,000 for more than 200
events. The Albany has four performance spaces, including its unique
central performance space, with a capacity of 300 seated and 500 for
standing events. Our programme encompasses a range of music,
theatre and spoken word, as well as an array of participatory projects.
Our other facilities include a café bar, rehearsal and meeting rooms for
hire, and office space.
Resident at the Albany are fourteen companies – including the
internationally renowned Heart n Soul who work with artists with
learning disabilities, Apples & Snakes, the UK’s leading performance
poetry organisation and a number of other arts and community
organisations including Entelechy, Lewisham Education Arts
Network, Montage Theatre Arts and Head for Business.
The Albany is re-establishing itself as a significant London arts venue,
building on our reputation as a home and seeding ground for creative
development in the performing arts. We are a social enterprise,
earning over 50% of our own income and we are grateful for the
support of the London Borough of Lewisham, Arts Council England.
Mission
As a registered charity we have a committed Board of Trustees, 16
individuals who protect the Albany’s overall mission. This mission
states that the Albany aims to provide:
 An artistic and community resource where diversity and
creativity flourish.
 A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas
from across the world.
 High quality creative experiences relating to the communities
we serve.
 A creative centre for learning within the community,
contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of
South East London.
As further commitment to this mission, the Albany actively promotes
Membership and board development. 6 Trustees are elected by
Members. 2 places are available for election each year at the Albany’s
Annual General Meeting (AGM). Attendance and participation at this
event is the primary way for Members to play their part, though yearround involvement is encouraged through various other meetings,
forums and events.
Please return completed forms to the Albany Box Office or
vicky.scott@thealbany.org.uk