Governance
The Community Association of Poundbury/Love Poundbury is committed to transparent, ethical, and effective governance. This page outlines our leadership structure, constitution, and key policies that guide our operations.
The Team
The first Directors were elected at the AGM, and the support teams approved. Additional Directors, team members and volunteers may be co-oped during the year as needed:
Zoe Bell
Chair & Community Director
David Prince
Development Director
Tim Wilmot
Communications Director
Adele Brothwell
Treasurer
Sue Cooke
Membership & Noticeboards
Trudy Ritsema
News & Social Media
Colm Crowley
Road Safety
Our Wonderful Community Volunteers
Jerry Cooke
News & Noticeboards
Mike Stear
Governance
Shirley Langdon
Membership Card Delivery
Kathy Lake
Membership Card Delivery
Website Support
Elliott Wareham
SitesByElliott.co.uk
Articles of Association
Our association recently transitioned to become more inclusive and is being registered as a Community Interest Company.
You can view the summary of our new Articles Here
These articles are designed to be flexible, allowing for growth and development while adhering to the requirements of the CIC Regulator. They outline our structure, objectives, membership criteria, and decision-making processes.
Policies and Procedures
Guidelines for communicating with the media and representing the association publicly.
Procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals in our community.
Guidelines for handling funds, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Procedures for handling personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.
Guidelines for identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest among trustees and volunteers.
We adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Procedures for recruiting, training, and supporting our valuable volunteers.
Our commitment to promoting inclusivity and non-discrimination in all our activities.
A clear process for addressing and resolving complaints from members or the public.
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.
Guidelines for ensuring safe conditions at our events and activities.
Procedures for reporting concerns about misconduct or unethical behaviour within the organisation.
Procedures for submitting items for approval and publication on our Virtual Community Hub.
We are committed to regularly reviewing and updating these policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Full texts of these policies are available upon request.
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability. We will:
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Publish annual reports and financial statements
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Hold regular open meetings for members
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Provide clear channels for feedback and suggestions
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Regularly review and update our governance practices
For Agendas, minutes and documents from previous meetings please see our Document Archive
Your engagement and feedback are crucial in shaping the future of our community.
If you have any questions about our governance or would like to get involved, please see Contacts