Strategy Statements - London Potters

LONDON POTTERS

London Potters is a voluntary organisation formed in 1986, originating as a London based society, offering membership to a community united by the appreciation of ceramic art, a desire to further their knowledge and to communicate with fellow ceramic artists and collectors.

Our mission is to be an inclusive and relevant organisation, creating a diverse network of ceramicists of any level, with opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experience for anyone who makes or appreciates ceramics and enabling members to achieve critical awareness of their skills through promotion and education via an annual program of events, talks, workshops and exhibitions.

As we reach out, our community now expands beyond London to all areas of the country and the rest of the world. International members can access virtual events and receive a digital bi-monthly magazine.

The Council consists of volunteer trustees who meet seven times a year including an AGM, to carry out and organise the LP business. We are supportive and encouraging of each other and always happy to meet you and welcome you to our friendly and open band of makers.

We are run by members for members and we work to support our members whether they are experienced professionals or just getting started.

London Potters is a charity for people who love clay – anyone can join.

www.londonpotters.com

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to bring clay to anyone, creating an inclusive network of ceramicists at any level, with opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences for anyone who makes, collects or appreciates ceramics. We aim to enable members to achieve critical awareness of their skills through promotion and education via workshops, training, exhibitions, and events.

Shortened version:

Our mission is to be a far-reaching pottery community: Inclusive, Inspiring, Informative, Innovative, International.

OBJECTIVES

LP objectives in line with our mission

Help members to grow their skills, knowledge and awareness of clay and its opportunities through workshops, talks and demonstrations.
Provide members with the opportunity to expand and promote their work in clay through exhibitions, selling events, magazine, website gallery and social media.
Run events at cost in a non-profit way and where possible subsidise events so they are affordable and accessible to our members.
Enable the building of members’ communities through networking and exchanging of ideas and techniques through social meetings, studio & gallery visits and talks.
Encourage appreciation of ceramics to the world by reaching out through our alliances, social media, website and arranging opportunities for the public to see potters’ work on display.
Encourage and promote sustainable practices.
To provide and promote diversity and inclusion such that; the organising will not discriminate based on race sex, disability, sexuality, age or based on political, religious or other opinions.
Engage volunteers and staff in our mission.

FOCUS AREAS

Focus

Expand our membership, its reach and diversity, by understanding the membership demographics.
Engage a diverse volunteer base to support council and delivery of the objectives.
Encourage community building and networking of people interested in clay at all levels.
Expand member development through a program of annual events including skills building workshops, lectures and demonstrations, in person and online.
Expand selling opportunities through exhibitions and other selling events.

Areas:

Honesty integrity and transparency

LP will always act with honesty and integrity and will be transparent and committed to doing what’s best for our members. We openly collaborate in pursuit of the truth. We have no tolerance for politics, hidden agendas or passive-aggressive behaviour.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

LP believes everyone should be seen, heard, valued, and empowered to succeed. Hearing diverse perspectives fuels innovation, deepens connections between people, and makes LP a better organisation,

Respect

LP gives everyone a voice and respects and values each other’s contributions, we behave respectfully towards each other and encourage a sense of belonging.

Accountability

LP hold ourselves personally and collectively responsible to do right and adhere to ethical principles and ensure that we uphold our constitution and our stakeholder and charity commission commitments.