Bradford Producing Hub

Who we are

Our vision

A just and joyful cultural future - powered by people, rooted in place, and open to all.

We imagine a creative sector where equity is the norm, not the exception. A cultural ecology where artists and communities, especially those historically excluded, can lead, shape, and thrive. Born in Bradford, our vision reaches beyond the city: a movement for systemic change, showing that local leadership can drive national transformation.

Our mission

To dismantle the barriers that limit who gets to make, lead, and belong in the arts, and build more equitable systems in their place. Ensuring there is space to play, create, test and showcase work across all artforms.

We challenge inequality and advocate for structural change. Through deep collaboration, artist-led development, and bold experimentation, we support those who’ve been sidelined by the status quo.

Our mission is to grow a resilient, inclusive creative sector that reflects the people it serves, values all forms of knowledge, and centres care, courage, and community in everything it does. Established in 2019 as a pilot project funded by Arts Council England, BPH emerged as a bold, needs-led response to deep-rooted and long-standing inequalities in the arts sector. In 2023, BPH became an independent organisation, and in March 2025, we formally registered as a charity. 

Our culture and values

Our values

●     We are radical, challenging, and courageous. We speak truth to power, ask hard questions, and aren’t afraid to disrupt the norm when change is needed.

●     We are kind, nurturing, and supportive. We show up for each other, our communities, and the artists we serve.

●     We are needs-led and equity-driven. We listen first, centre underrepresented experiences, and create space for others to lead.

●     We are community-spirited, transparent, and approachable. We co-create with purpose and foster trusting and equitable partnerships.

●     We are driven, progressive, and playful. We imagine boldly, work hard, and believe in the transformative power of creativity.

●     We are dedicated, determined, and strategic. We stay rooted in our mission and committed to making real, necessary change. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Bradford Producing Hub, we’re committed to inclusivity in everything we do. It’s not just important in the artists we support and the processes we develop - we understand the need to ensure the team we build is as representative of the people of Bradford as possible, and recognise that we have some work to do here.

●     We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Majority, including Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities who are underrepresented in arts leadership and governance. Your lived experience, community knowledge and cultural insight are vital to shaping our future direction.

●     We equally welcome applications from people who are LGBTQIA+, disabled, and/or from working-class or low socio-economic backgrounds. These perspectives are essential to ensuring our governance reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed not only to diversifying representation, but also ensuring trustees feel valued, heard and able to shape decisions meaningfully.

We know that joining a board can feel daunting, particularly where governance spaces have not always felt welcoming. We are committed to providing induction, support and space for all trustees to contribute confidently and meaningfully.

If you have ever looked at arts leadership and felt it did not reflect you, this is an invitation to help change that.