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Planning to visit us this week? Here’s some tips to help you enjoy your visit during the heatwave

  • If you’d like to avoid the peak temperatures, we’ll be open from 10am – 5pm, Wed 24 – Sun 28 Jun
  • The shuttle bus will be running throughout the week, going between the Welcome Centre and the galleries/café
  • The galleries are climate-controlled, take your time exploring the art collections and exhibitions in the cool
  • The woodland area by the lake provides plenty of shade 
  • You can top up your water with our free water station in the café
  • Cold drinks and ice creams can be purchased at both the Welcome Centre and café
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Connecting people with art, nature and creativity

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Photo by Tegen Kimbley
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Governance at Compton Verney

Compton Verney is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees determines policy and, together with senior staff at Compton Verney, sets the strategic direction of Compton Verney. It oversees the management of the gallery, with the Trustees acting as guardians of the public interest.

The Board decides on resource allocations, it represents Compton Verney externally, and monitors the organisation’s performance against agreed objectives.

Find out more about each of the Compton Verney Boards below.

CVHC (Compton Verney House Charity)

Compton Verney House Charity

CVHC (Compton Verney House Charity)
CVF (Compton Verney Fund)
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Compton Verney Fund

CVF (Compton Verney Fund)
CVCS (Compton Verney Collections Settlement)
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Compton Verney Collections Settlement

CVCS (Compton Verney Collections Settlement)
CVEL (Compton Verney Enterprise Limited)
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Compton Verney Enterprises Limited

CVEL (Compton Verney Enterprise Limited)
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
The image shows a scenic stone bridge spanning a lake in a picturesque park-like setting. The arched bridge is ornately designed with decorative balustrades and statues adorning it. On the bridge, there are several people walking across it. The surrounding landscape is grassy with scattered trees dotting the rolling hills in the background. A red telephone booth stands near the bridge, providing a contrasting pop of colour against the natural scenery.

Finance, Audit & Risk

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Youth Board
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Youth Board

Youth Board

Annual Report

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