Experience you can trust
Arbour Barn Consultants is led by Graham Vernon, an Associate Chartered Member of the CIPD and an experienced safeguarding professional.
Graham Vernon
Founder
About Graham Vernon
Graham's career includes supporting more than 8,000 dance, drama and performing arts teachers across 56 countries as Company Secretary of the United Kingdom Alliance. This experience provides ABC with a genuine understanding of the responsibilities, pressures and challenges involved in running a performing arts business.
As an Associate Chartered Member of the CIPD and an experienced safeguarding professional, Graham brings both formal qualification and real-world sector knowledge to every client relationship.
Our advice is practical, approachable and grounded in real industry experience.
Graham's credentials
Associate Chartered Member of the CIPD
Experienced safeguarding professional
Former Company Secretary, United Kingdom Alliance
Supported 8,000+ performing arts teachers across 56 countries
Bonnie
Head of First Impressions
Every great team has a secret weapon. Bonnie keeps spirits high and ensures every client feels welcome from the moment they arrive.
How we work
Friendly and approachable
We know compliance can feel daunting. We make it easy to ask questions and get clear, reassuring answers without jargon.
Practical advice
We give you guidance you can actually use, grounded in real industry experience rather than generic textbook answers.
Sector-specific
We work exclusively with the performing arts industry. We understand your world, your pressures and your regulatory landscape.
No question too small
Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to provide clarity, reassurance and a way forward. We are here for all of it.
Ready to find out how we can help?
Your first consultation is completely free for up to 30 minutes. Let's talk about your organisation and what you need.