ABOUT BS3 COMMUNITY

Simon joined BS3 Community in 2011. The organisation had recently been through a process of re-focusing its way of operating to embrace and develop a social enterprise approach, moving away from grant-funding to income being self-generated through trading. Through Simon’s leadership that model has been further developed, allowing the charity to achieve a better balance between its trading and public benefit work, with surplus from the organisation’s community business activities used to support charitable projects and public benefit services.

Ruth joined the organisation in 2015 and the senior management team in 2017. She is responsible for developing and nurturing our relationship with our community thus strengthening our position within the community. She does this though supporting existing groups, starting and managing new groups and activities and engaging with community members connecting them with activities and services. Ruth maintains a focus on improving health, wellbeing and happiness of people living in the BS3 area with a particular focus to support older people in the community, the aim being to help reduce isolation and loneliness.

Becca joined the organisation and the senior management team in 2017. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the finance department including the financial accounting systems, processes and policies, ensuring that they are appropriate, up-to-date and meet the organisation’s statutory/legal obligations. She provides financial management and other financial reports, data and information as required and contributes to the development and delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of the organisation.

Kelly joined the organisation in January 2020. She brings with her a wealth of experience in leading a wide variety of Early Years settings and has a passion for creating inclusive, child-centre culture.