KEY ASSOCIATES

As a charity, we at Imperial Sports Ground are grateful for, and rely upon the sincere involvement and outstanding support we receive from the individuals and organisations below to be able to support and serve the Bristol community.

TRUSTEES

John Laycock DL (chairperson)

John is a businessman with interests in education and sport. His business interests include Stage Electrics Partnership Ltd, Alliance Tool Hire Ltd and the Clifton Marquee Company Ltd. He formerly was a governor of Merchants Academy, Venturers Academy and a trustee of the Venturers Trust. His charitable activities include South Bristol Sports Centre and the Wallscourt Foundation. He is a former chairman of Bristol City Football Club and vice chair of Bristol Bears (Bristol Rugby Club) and of Brandon Hire PLC. Additionally, he was the first sponsor of City Academy Bristol, and was chair of governors in the organisation. He is a deputy-lieutenant of Somerset and received a doctorate from the University of the West of England (UWE) for his services to education.

Trevor Smallwood OBE DL

Trevor is the founder and former executive chairman of Badgerline and FirstGroup PLC, and has a range of commercial and professional interests. He is currently president of the Quartet Community Foundation and past president of the St Monica Trust, as well as chairman of the Venturers Trust, UKRD and the SLX Group.

Graham Morris

Graham is heavily involved in the local community as an elected representative for Stockwood Ward where he has served since 2015.  Graham was born in Stockwood, educated locally and spent many years playing for Imperial RFC.

Graham is determined to create and offer opportunities to aspire people. Graham also believes in the power of the outdoors and exercise. Graham has delivered several improvements to the local area including the complete refurbishment of a local bike track.  Graham is a voice for site users and the local community as we work to make the centre as accessible to as many people as possible.

Lee west

Lee is a partner in West & Co Accountants, I am a business strategist with experience, knowledge and insight to offer and I enjoy helping businesses and charities with directional strategy and key financial decisions.  I lived in South Bristol growing up and have a real connection to the centre, now passionate about creating positive opportunities for those living in the community, specifically young people.

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