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Suzanne Bull MBE, founder of disability-led charity and Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation Attitude is Everything, has announced she will step down at the end of March.
Attitude is Everything, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, works to connect disabled people with the live and event industries to improve access. Under Bull’s co-leadership, Attitude is Everything has aided change to support the needs of disabled audiences, artists and professionals.
This includes the Live Events Access Charter, which encourages event organisers to build disability equality into each aspect of their venue or event. Additionally, the charity advocates for venues and organisers to make improvements in response to feedback from Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent audience members.
A new and improved Charter is scheduled to be launched next month.
“After 25 glorious years, I’m stepping down from Attitude is Everything and pursuing new adventures in arts, culture and Breast Cancer advocacy. As many of you will be aware, I live with a cancer diagnosis as well as being disabled. In March 2025, I’ll be halfway through my treatment, so this seems like a good point for me to live life at a slower pace and have the opportunity to pursue my other interests,” explained Bull.
“It’s been a privilege to have been part of a team that makes real change, and I hope that I’ve contributed to making disabled people’s lives more bearable through music.
“I’ve also had so much fun! In my role, I’ve met everyone from the Queen, to Reverend Jessie Jackson and of course, my beloved Robert Smith! I bet there’s not many people that can reel off an eclectic list like that!”
Bull added: “This decision hasn’t been easy, because working at Attitude is Everything is my dream job. I’ve been here so long because I couldn’t think of anything better to do. But although I’m sad to be leaving, I know that the organisation will continue to thrive for many years to come, until one day, we’ll be able to say that there are no barriers to disabled people going to, performing or volunteering at, or working in live events.”
The charity also revealed that its managing director Celia Makin-Bell will depart in mid-January to take up a new position.
Paul Hawkins, who is currently Attitude is Everything’s head of skills development, will take on the role of interim managing director until a new chief executive is in place.
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