Seven Dials Covent Garden is a unique quarter of London whose star-shaped layout remains as constructed in the early 1690s. It was brought back to life largely through the dedication of the Seven Dials Trust, working in partnership with the local authorities and landowners for nearly forty years.

Amanda has lived in Seven Dials for 20 years with her husband and, latterly, her daughter. Her professional experience is mainly in banking and corporate finance and she has acted as finance director for several growth companies over the past 15 years. But her personal interests are more arts orientated, so she says that serving on the Seven Dials Trust is a pleasure in terms of history, architecture and public realm aesthetics. Amanda’s other charitable activities include serving on the UK Board of HOPE Worldwide since 1995, and working to represent the local community as Vice-Chair and a trustee of the Covent Garden Community Association.