Structure of the George Padmore Institute
The work of the George Padmore Institute is directed by a board of Trustees.
All have been connected in some way with the educational, cultural and political activities of New Beacon Books. The skills possessed by our Trustees are invaluable to the work of the Institute.
The Trustees of the George Pamore Institute are or have included:
- John La Rose (Founding Chair)
- Dr Aggrey Burke
- Dr Sarah White (Secretary)
- Professor Gus John
- Janice Durham
- Pat Harris
- Remi Harris (Treasurer)
- Roxy Harris
- Linton Kwesi Johnson (Vice-Chair)
- Ali Hussein
- Irma La Rose
- Michael La Rose (Current Chair)
- Wole La Rose
- Ian Macdonald QC
- Garry Morris
- Milverton Wallace
The Trustees meet three times a year and between meetings of the Trustees the work is directed by the following specialist committees:
- Finance, Building and Management
- Education and Public Programmes
- Library and Archives (currently managing the Crossing Borders Archive Project)
- Website Development
- Health and Safety
These committees are made up of Trustees and other interested individuals who have expertise in the areas concerned.
The George Padmore Institute also relies on volunteers and supporters to carry out a great deal of our work behind the scenes.

