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 last PRA AGM in April 2025, and the support teams approved. Additional Directors, team members and volunteers are co-opted during the year as needed:
Zoe Bell
Chair & Community Director
Graham Chapman
Strategic Advisor Director
Tim Wilmot
Communications Director
Adele Brothwell
Treasurer
Sue Cooke
Procedures Director
Jerry Cooke
Director and Secretary
Laura Hirst
Volunteer Coordinator
Poundbury Good Things
Emma Taylor
Lead
Mary O' Flaherty
Resident Artist
Claire Lunnen-Kay
Retail Guru
Lorraine Beeton
Business Expert
Antonia Wilmot
Business Expert
Love Poundbury Through Your Lens
David Kingman
Curator & Lead
Our Wonderful Community Volunteers
Mike Stear
Governance
Phil Read
Images & Testing
Website Support
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Elliott Wareham
Articles of Association
The Community Association of Poundbury transitioned from the Poundbury Residents Association in March 2025, and was registered as a Community Interest Company in April 2025. Our summary articles can be found: Here
For our articles in full, please see our Document Archive
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 distributing funds generated through CAofP community membership donations and fundraising initiatives
Volunteer Code of Conduct, Benefits and Management Policy
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