Welcoming the new Board Pt. 1

We were so delighted to hold our first AGM as a Community Benefit Society - and even more pleased that we have a new board of 9 Board of Directors.  We thought that as our community of supporters and participants, you might like to know who was elected.  

You can see the list and bios of all the Board members on our website at https://www.bearwood.cc/team/. This is the first of three blog posts where you can find out a little bit more about them all! 

First up - Jess who has lots of experience in community work, Nachikambi who lives and breathes her favourite qualities of passion and commitment, and Max, the first paraglider we’ve had on the Board!

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Jess Hirst

1. What qualities are important in a board for a community organisation?

That the community is at the heart of the organisation. So the board needs to be able to listen well to what the community desires and hopes for. 

2. What is your favourite place to eat in Bearwood?

Tamu

3. Please provide a little about your previous experience

I helped run a community charity for 15 years in Quinton. I am a qualified youth and community worker

4. What do you do for fun?

Painting and creating. Being outside in nature and hanging out with my friends and family

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Nachikambi Nwagu

1. What qualities are important in a board for a community organisation?

Passion,Commitment, emotional intelligence, integrity and inclusivity are the qualities important for a board community organisation 

2. What is your favourite place to eat in Bearwood?

TAMU

3. Please provide a little about your previous experience

I love to connect and preserve community values through inclusivity and community engagement. I have participated in a couple of community projects which Sandwell borough of sanctuary award was one of them.

4. What do you do for fun?

Meeting and sharing ideas with people.

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Max Edwards

1. What qualities are important in a

board for a community organisation?

I would say starting from the assumption that everyone has done the best that they could given the circumstances and having a genuine commitment to the community the hub serves as well as those who work for the hub.

2. What is your favourite place to eat in Bearwood?

Tamu

3. Please provide a little about your previous experience

Been involved as a director in a few Birmingham start-ups as well as serving on the board of a sporting club.

4. What do you do for fun?

Crafts / Skiing / Canoeing / Camping / Paragliding