Who We Are

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre is a creative community hub nestled on the edge of Bodmin Moor in South-East Cornwall.

History

Our unique 4 acre site offers a place where creativity and nature collide, at the geographical and cultural gateway to Cornwall. Our new 500 seat barn theatre offers a diverse programme of theatre, dance, comedy and live music. Our newly refurbished 70 seat studio and community hub will open in April 2025 and are centred around creativity and community, providing a regular programme of activity and performances for people of all ages.

Originally conceived in the 1980’s by the innovative minds of Ewart and Anne Sturrock who, frustrated by the lack of arts facilities in the county at the time, created Sterts to enable people to ‘explore their own creativity and learning through doing’. The original outdoor theatre was inspired by Greek amphitheatres, and after installing their own version at Sterts, Ewart and Anne’s venue became part of the burgeoning outdoor theatre scene in Cornwall. Since then, Sterts has moved through several iterations, with the theatre space becoming covered by canvas and the site hosting a vibrant gallery and cafe.

The latest incarnation of Sterts remains true to its original vision, to inspire creative careers, provide access to the arts and house a community of creative practice.

Banner photo credit: Hanna Collins Photography

About Us

Vision

Inspire creative growth, joy and confidence with communities, where everyone can thrive in a supportive and sustainable environment

Mission

With our communities we will create a resilient arts organisation.

We will do this by

Producing, making and evolving our wider creative programme in the context of our environmental and place-based responsibilities
Learning and discovery being at the heart of what we do
Being accessible, inclusive and welcoming
Maximising our unique assets

Values

Collaboration

Discovery

Welcoming

Vitality

Courage

Sterts Charity Member

Become a Sterts Charity Member  

Get involved. Help us grow. Shape what’s next.

Charity Membership is a meaningful way to stand alongside the Sterts community.

As a Charity Member, you’ll play a part in our shared story: helping guide how we grow and stay true to our vision, mission and values. We welcome both individuals and organisations to join our membership.

This opportunity is open to those who care about what Sterts stands for. We welcome involvement from a wide and diverse community. Members take on a small but important responsibility: to act in the best interests of Sterts as a charity.

Membership includes:

Regular newsletter updates to keep you connected
An invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Voting rights at our AGM

Already a Friend, Supporter, or Patron? You can apply for Charity Membership alongside your existing involvement.

There is a £20 annual subscription fee to help cover administrative costs and support our ongoing work. (Gift Aid makes your support go even further)

Become a Charity Member

Volunteer at Sterts

Volunteers are the beating heart of Sterts, embodying our values and ensuring we can continue to bring creativity and joy to our communities and audiences.

Our current volunteer roles are:

Welcome Host/Usher/Ticket Scanner: Welcome and assist audiences, this will either be as a Ticket Scanner or a Stalls Usher.
Site Maintenance: Help keep our grounds and facilities beautiful and functional.
Hospitality: Provide a warm, friendly service in our bar and catering area.
Car Park Attendants: Direct audiences safely and efficiently onto site ahead of events.
Administration: Support our office team with day-to-day administration tasks.

Whatever your age, skills or experience and however much time you can spare we’d love to hear from you. To express your interest or to ask any questions, please email volunteers@stertsarts.org.

In 2020, Sterts was awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was awarded in recognition of the enormous dedication of the volunteer team at Sterts.

Staff

Lucy Donald

General Manager

Clare Sutherland

Administrator

Trustees

Amanda Harris

Dr Jeanie Sinclair

Mark Brownrigg

Nick Buckland

Sarah Jane Williamson

CIC Directors

In addition to their Trustee roles, Sarah Pym and David Cullen are also Directors on the CIC Board.

CIC Directors

In addition to their Trustee roles, Sarah Pym and David Cullen are also Directors on the CIC Board.

CIC Directors

In addition to their Trustee roles, Sarah Pym and David Cullen are also Directors on the CIC Board.

David Cullen

Sarah Pym

Sam Spake

Anna Wozniak

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre (CIO) and Sterts Theatre (CIC).

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre is a charitable incorporated organisation (1189424).

Sterts Theatre is its wholly owned community interest company (15422924) acting as the trading arm of the organisation.

The Trustees of Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre retain strategic oversight of the whole organisation.

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre (CIO) and Sterts Theatre (CIC). Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre is a charitable incorporated organisation (1189424). Sterts Theatre is its wholly owned community interest company (15422924) acting as the trading arm of the organisation. The Trustees of Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre retain strategic oversight of the whole organisation.

© 2026 Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre
Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AZ.
Charity No. 1189424 CIC No. 15422924.