Founding Partners
The emphasis on partnership formed the basis of the BOA Group's inception, set out by founding educational partner, the BRIT School and founding industry partner Maverick TV, who have both worked alongside the sponsors.
The early vision for BOA was always to develop a strong outward-facing ethos in which students and staff from BOA would benefit from a network of expertise and opportunities from partners and industry curriculum affiliates. These partnerships have continued to flourish in the Group's infancy; the links with the BRIT School and Maverick remain robust and vibrant, and new partners from across the West Midlands region and beyond continue to emerge as BOA becomes a hub for creative and digital innovation and excellence.
BOA is committed to engaging directly and creatively with its community, educational and industry partners. From the outset the Academy has worked closely with Birmingham City Council and the creative industries in Eastside and beyond.
Academy partners offer substantial and significant long-term strategic support. They offer high levels of logistical and practical support and / or investment. They offer exciting opportunities for the students to work in collaboration with educational institutions and creative industries on a range of project developments. Importantly, they offer career progression into either higher education or the world of work.
Our principle sponsors are:
ORMISTON TRUST
Improving the life-chances of children and young people, Ormiston Trust is a national charity that aims to improve the life-chances of children and young people so they can fulfill their potential and lead happy, successful, and productive adult lives.
Our mission is to invest in the delivery of high-quality practice in children’s services and schools that will improve wellbeing and attainment. To achieve our mission, we work in close partnership with young people, families, the community, and other stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary organisations, the private sector, and local and national government, ensuring long-term impact.
The Ormiston Trust is a multi-academy sponsor, with 16 academies operating across the country. The academies are supported through Ormiston Academies Trust and Ormiston Education, providing high-quality education and enrichment opportunities.
Ormiston Trust
1 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR
Tel: 0207 266 7940
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Birmingham City University is a dynamic institution with 25,000 students and a strong reputation in arts, media, performance, and design. With schools such as Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham School of Acting, and Birmingham School of Media, the University produces over 1,200 creative professionals annually, making it the largest supplier of new talent to the UK’s creative industries outside London. A blend of academic and practical training, access to cutting-edge facilities, and industry partnerships ensures graduates are well-equipped for success.
In collaboration with the Ormiston Trust, BCU is committed to extending these opportunities to 14-19-year-olds. As BOA grows, the University will continue to provide curriculum support, industry connections, and progression pathways, helping students set high aspirations and access high-quality degree-level education.
Birmingham City University
University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU
Tel: 0121 331 5000
BOA Group's Founding Partners are:
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy's Key Partners are:
