EXPERIENCE. JUDGEMENT. STEWARDSHIP.
YSF is supported entirely by volunteers who give their time, experience and expertise to help us achieve our purpose.
Our Trustees and Advisors bring together experience from music, education, instrument making and professional leadership, helping ensure that YSF is well governed, makes thoughtful decisions and always keeps young musicians at the heart of what we do.
Trustees & Friends
James-Jamal Osborn
Trustee
James is a amateur violist with more than 20 years’ experience performing in community and orchestral music. He is currently Principal Viola of Kettering Symphony Orchestra, and was formerly Vice-Principal Viola of Northampton Symphony Orchestra and Principal Violist with the CSYO. He studied with Edward Woodhead ARNCM and also performs with a range of chamber and smaller ensembles.
Alongside his musical life, James is a global executive director with Toyota.
Elliot Clarke
Trustee
Elliot is a violinist from Northampton with extensive experience across the region’s orchestral community. He is Leader of Market Harborough Orchestra, Deputy Leader of Kettering Symphony Orchestra and leads the Second Violins of Northampton Symphony Orchestra. Alongside his musical work, Elliot is also a Trustee of Kettering Symphony Orchestra and brings valuable experience of charity governance and the practical running of a voluntary musical organisation. He brings both musical judgement and hands-on charitable experience to YSF.
Fazima Osborn
Trustee
Fazima brings extensive experience in public service, cultural policy and heritage. She is currently a Deputy Director for Heritage at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with senior responsibility in a field closely connected to culture, public value and the stewardship of important national assets.
Alongside her professional role, Fazima brings strong governance, policy and organisational experience to YSF, helping ensure the Foundation is well run, responsible and focused on delivering lasting benefit for young musicians.