Community Leisure UK (CLUK) are delighted to welcome Rob Cunningham to the board as the director for the South West of England.
Rob is the Director of Leisure & Business Development at BH Live, one of the South Coast’s leading leisure and cultural operators. He oversees a portfolio of 17 diverse leisure facilities and leads on strategic growth and operational excellence for the Charitable Trust.
His appointment to the board of the members association for charities and social enterprises operating public leisure and cultural services will see him represent his region’s interests and support Community Leisure UK to advocate for the important role and benefits of charities delivering public leisure and culture.
On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham said;
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Board of Community Leisure UK representing the South West Region. I’m looking forward to contributing to regional and national conversations on the future of our sector, championing the impact of leisure and culture, and working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK. I’m excited to get started and proud to represent our industry.”
He replaces Mike Lyons, CEO of Horizons Leisure, who has stepped down after two years of supporting the board of CLUK.
Chair of Community Leisure UK, Phil Rumbelow, said:
“We’re thrilled that Rob has joined the board. His vast experience in the sector combined with his passion for improving the lives of people and communities through health and wellbeing is a huge benefit for our members’ association,
“I’d also like to thank Mike Lyons for his support over the years, a fantastic ambassador of the benefits of the Charitable Trust Model.”
Rob began his career in the private sector working for Esporta and Virgin Active before moving into public leisure, where he has developed a strong reputation for driving commercial performance while delivering positive social and health outcomes.
Rob cares deeply about the difference the leisure and cultural sector makes to people’s lives. He is passionate about driving positive change in health and wellbeing, promoting community engagement, and providing inclusive, high-quality services and facilities.
You can find out more about Community Leisure UK’s board at https://communityleisureuk.org/about/our-board/
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Notes to editors:
For more information about BH Live please contact:
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About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Community Leisure UK is the members’ association that specialises in representing charitable leisure and culture trusts across England, Scotland and Wales.
All our members are leisure and culture trusts, which are either registered charities or registered charitable societies. Trusts do not distribute profit and instead reinvest every pound generated into the provision of quality leisure and culture services and facilities.