Islington Mill is an artist-led studio complex and festival venue in a converted historic mill in Salford. Established in 2000 following the purchase of the building by artist and entrepreneur Bill Campbell, a gradual programme of renovation and development began creating artist studios, exhibition and event spaces. The Mill now houses over 100 resident artists and collectives, hosts artist development programmes, summer schools, festivals and a Bed & Breakfast for artist residencies and visitors.

Having grown organically since 2000, and after securing major capital and programme funding and support in 2018/2019. With the welcome influx of public investment to the organisation came new requirements and responsibilities however, and it was crucial to the Mill’s directors that its identity, future work and programmes remained true to the core values of its founders and directors.

Culture Radar worked with the Mill's leadership team from 2019 to 2021 to help review its vision, core purpose and strategy, and to consider its governance, structure and resourcing as it embarked on this new phase of development and expansion. The core consultancy was delivered through a series of development and inquiry sessions, additional team development and future planning days, as well as practical organisational review, re-structure and recruitment activities.

Expertise: Strategy, Development