Established in 2007 by furniture designer and maker Jonathan Kiff, the 360° Trust is a not-for-profit limited company with charitable objectives and corporate social responsibility at it’s core. It combines the principles and values of social enterprise with those of co-operative ownership and management. It is unique, a hybrid that seeks to bring the best of these different models to bare on finding practical solutions to the challenges faced by creative businesses.

Naturally as a sustainable business the Trust’s objectives must include trading profitably but this is not an end in itself. We also aim to have a positive impact upon our local community, the people with whom we work and the creative industries our members represent.

Our objective is to provide practical and tangible support to artist working in all media and of all ages and abilities through the provision of affordable and spacious studios and workshops in an inspirational building and location.

In June 2009 we opened thegallery@360°  our gallery and exhibition space. Featuring work from resident and specially invited guest artists it has a reputation for both the quality of presentation and the work we feature.

All our resident artists enjoy low cost state of the art facilities in a spacious, supportive and creative environment. Access to the collective skills and experience of fellow members, our business partners and stakeholders, and the economies of scale being part of a larger entity can generate.

The 360° Trust’s goal is to build a dynamic creative environment and renown visitor destination , a centre of excellence, that attracts and supports the very best talent in the contemporary arts whilst fostering a culture of responsibility and concern for the social and economic welfare of the local community .