Protecting Creativity
The Hugh Devlin Foundation protects creativity by connecting a network of professionals offering pro bono legal, financial and expert advice to creative talent in moments of difficulty or crisis. We support individuals and small businesses across fashion, beauty, art and design.
About the Hugh Devlin Foundation
The Foundation was established to honour the legacy of Hugh Devlin who made it his mission to champion and protect creative talent. A driven problem-solver, it was Hugh’s passion to advise countless individuals and small businesses for free, frequently having a profoundly positive impact on careers and business success, while also working as a brilliant lawyer and adviser to the largest companies.
The Foundation continues that work, providing a channel between creative talent and professionals who understand the particular and often complex challenges of the creative industries. These experts provide advice, free of charge for an agreed period, to those who need it most.
The Hugh Devlin Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, funded by donations.
At its core, the Foundation is guided by Hugh’s commitment to professionalism, fairness and generosity.
Areas of Support
Continuing Hugh’s legacy of stepping in at critical moments, the Foundation supports creative talent when it matters most – whether facing a challenging contract, a daunting business decision, or a pivotal career crossroads. Areas of support:
Legal
Accounting and Finance
PR and Marketing - in development
Reputation and Crisis Management – in development
The Founding Partners
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![Hugh Devlin and wife Sarah Polden]()
Sarah Polden
Hugh’s wife; commissioning editor
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![Anya Hindmarch]()
Anya Hindmarch
Founder and CEO of Anya Hindmarch, luxury bags and accessories
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![Charlotte Tilbury]()
Charlotte Tilbury
President, Chairman, Chief Creative Officer and Founder of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, luxury makeup
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![Graham Webster]()
Graham Webster
Partner at Withers, international law firm
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![Sarah Mower]()
Sarah Mower
Chief Critic Vogue Runway; BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent and Chair of NEWGEN Committee
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![Christopher and Tammy Kane]()
Christopher and Tammy Kane
Co-founders and Creative Directors of Christopher Kane, fashion design
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![Sam McKnight]()
Sam McKnight
Hairstylist, Founder of Hair by Sam McKnight
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![Sian Westerman]()
Sian Westerman
Adviser in financial strategy; Board Member of the British Fashion Council
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![Graham Southern]()
Graham Southern
Founder of Southern & Partners, artist management
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![Nicky Sargent]()
Nicky Sargent
Co-founder of The Farm Group, broadcasting post-production
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![Edward Barber. Photo credit: Mark Cocksedge]()
Edward Barber
Co-founder of Barber Osgerby, industrial, interior and product design.
Photo credit: Mark Cocksedge
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![Lucy Yeomans]()
Lucy Yeomans
Editor-in-Chief, Founder & CEO of DREST, interactive high-fashion digital platform
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![Olya Kuryshchuk, Founding partner of Hugh Devlin Foundation]()
Olya Kuryshchuk
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of 1 Granary, the global platform for fashion designers and design education
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![Jade Mitchell]()
Jade Mitchell
Foundation Director and Founder of Blank Canvas Coaching
