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Operated by East Boldre Community Stores Limited, a voluntary organisation.
Owned by it members, predominantly local people.
Community Benefit Society, number 8481
East Boldre Community Stores Limited (EBCS)
Incorporated as a Community Benefit Society, we are listed on the Financial Conduct Authority's Mutuals Public Register, Society number: 8481
Registered Address: Chapel Stores, Chapel Lane, East Boldre, SO42 7WP
Chapel Stores is owned and run by the society's members for the benefit of our community and every member has one vote on key decisions.
The Current Management Committee
The day to day management of Chapel Stores falls to its management committee, all of whom are volunteers, elected by members from the society's membership to serve a three year term.
Under our society's rules, the committee can comprise up to 10 people. Each September any member of our society can stand for election to the committee if there are vacancies.
Denise Cheetham
Elected 2025
Alison Moore-Gwyn
Secretary, DPS
Elected 2023
Davina Downes
Elected 2024
Simon Ricketts
EPOS, Analytics
Elected 2023
Jack Gabzdyl
Communications
Elected 2024
Anna Rostand
Elected 2024
Mike Hawker
Chair
Elected 2023
Malvena Stuart Taylor
Post Office
Elected 2023
Annette Hayward
Volunteers
Elected 2025
Sarah Thompson
HR
Elected 2024
Our Friendly, Professional Staff
Ian and Val worked together at the former village shop and bring a wealth of expertise and customer knowledge. Sarah, a fast learner, joined the team when we opened and is now our senior staff member. Marlene joined the team most recently and is enjoying the role.
Sarah - manager
Val
Marlene
Ian
Our Essential Volunteers
See our volunteering page for details of how to join our happy team and benefit from contributing to this community effort and making new friends.
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