In July 2019, BU purchased Chapel Gate from Bournemouth and District Recreational Charity (BDRC). Today, Chapel Gate is managed by Bournemouth University Community Business (BUCB), which was set up to ensure that community and university activities continue to thrive.
Prior to its purchase, BU had been a user of the Chapel Gate site for a number of years, with university clubs and teams training and playing on the site. Chapel Gate enables BU to create deeper links with the community and further develop a sports community around the area, as well as providing a continuing space for students and students to use.
Governance
BUCB is run by a Board of Directors, made up of BU personnel and external parties. The ultimate decision-makers for the site, they review its performance and develop the vision for Chapel Gate.
An Operational Management Group, consisting of relevant BU Professional Services staff and key Chapel Gate users and stakeholders, meet monthly to discuss current and future operations of the site. The day-to-day running of Chapel Gate is led by BU’s Head of Sport & Culture and the General Manager, supported by the Chapel Gate team who look after bookings, finances and the maintenance of the site.
BUCB Directors
- Jim Andrews, BU Chief Operating Officer; Chair BUCB Board of Directors
- Stuart Laid, BU Director of Estates and Interim Director of Student Services
- Tony Barrow, Trustee of BDRC
- Stuart Jones, BU Independent Board Member
- Stephen Main, Trustee of BDRC
- Dr Carly Stewart, BU Associate Professor & Head of Department for Sport & Event Management
- Peter Elvis, Director
