π A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Culture Mile AGM and Autumn Networking Drinks
It was wonderful to see so many of our partners, members, and friends come together in the magnificent Great Hall of Barts North Wing, an extraordinary setting that perfectly captures the heritage and creativity of the Culture Mile.
π€ We heard reflections from our Chair, Andrew Smith, Chief Executive, Austin Casey and Finance Manager, Kiran Kumar Rai, as we looked back on a year of purposeful investment, visible impact and growing collaboration.
π Highlights from our 2024/25 Annual Report:
β’ 56.4 million visitors across the district β up 21% year-on-year
β’ Β£60,000 invested in community projects, reaching 11,000+ people
β’ 981 businesses visited by our Ambassadors
β’ 5,774 environmental issues logged, with an 81% fix rate
β’ Β£690k capital pot released to advance 11 new public realm improvement opportunities
β’ 410,000+ attendees at BID-supported events across the year
β’ 1.3 million global digital reach across BID and partner channels
π All of this reflects the collective energy of our businesses, partners and cultural institutions in shaping a greener, more inclusive and connected Culture Mile.
πΉ A special thank you to the brilliant Artist in Residence, Edward Picton-Turbevill, whose piano performance added something truly magical to the evening.
Our thanks also to William Palin and the fantastic team at the Barts North Wing, including the delicious catering provided by Elior for Elior UK. Hereβs to another year of creativity, collaboration and community spirit in the heart of the City!
π₯ Check out our 24/25 highlight video here: https://ow.ly/kOvE50Xoj6v
π Read the full Annual Report here: https://ow.ly/rt6K50Xoj6u