About us
Brixham Future Community Interest Company (BFCIC) is a `not for profit` organization. The Company does not conduct business for private gain: any surplus or assets are used principally for the benefit of the community
Established in November 2016 we are entirely volunteer run from local retired or semi-retired professionals.
We are committed to self help and partnership working, addressing local issues such as decline in our town centre. We are interested in delivering small scale, quick win, low cost, fundable micro-regeneration projects or events that benefit Brixham and wider Torbay.
Our Board holds bi-monthly Board Meetings: It has adopted the NCVO Code of Good Governance (26th April 2017). We have a Constitution, Standing Orders, Business Plan and standard policies including Financial, Volunteers, Health & Safety, Risk Management and Safeguarding.
We publish minutes and accounts here on our website, copies below.
We hold public Annual General Meetings.
We seek to be open, transparent and accountable.
The objects of the Company are to carry on activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to:
1. Regeneration
a) Promote heritage-led regeneration to encourage the restoration of original, historical and sentimental character to heritage assets that, in turn, will encourage the expansion of the economy and the development of jobs for local people.
b) Encourage development of local arts and culture as a tool to stimulate regeneration.
c) Develop projects that contribute to improve the quality of architectural design and the built environment.
2. Environment and sustainability.
a) Develop projectsthat will encourage the preservation of the natural environment.
b) Facilitate behaviours that encourage sustainable development.
c) Encourage preservation of the urban landscape.
3. Health and wellbeing
a) Encourage the wellbeing of local residents by promoting community initiatives.
b) Support existing, local, health and social care initiatives by working on complementary projects.
4. Employment, training and volunteering
a) Ensure all projects chosen promote and encourage training, skills development and employment.
b) Encourage volunteers to participate in any of these defined areas as appropriate
If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.
Board Minutes
Policies and Governance Documents
Directors
John Brennan BSC (Hons), Tech IOSH (Director)
John’s career has spanned public, private and voluntary sectors including 4 posts as a Chief Executive Officer /Director. He has wide experience of governance, business, finance and risk planning, regeneration, care, support, health and housing services, staff management, new build and property maintenance.
He has successfully delivering on challenges including: leadership and strategic direction; major new build projects; developing new care, health, housing and eco services/projects; raising new resources from the public, private and charitable sectors, ensuring conformity to legal and regulatory codes; devising and delivering detailed budgets; resolving management problems; building stakeholder relationships; motivating and managing varied specialist teams.
John has contributed to conferences, House of Commons Committees and Ministerial discussions . He has been published in reputable journals. He has a Mayor of London award for making an `Outstanding contribution to life in London`. He is passionate about social enterprise. His experience encompasses varied organizations up to 1000 staff.
John is focused on new quality services working in both England & abroad for a wide range of need groups including elders, young people, disabled, mental & physical health.
John holds qualifications from the University of London, the Institute of Housing, and the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety by examinations. He has retired in Brixham for over 15 years.
Richard Anderson (Treasurer)
Elected to the Board in 2023, Richard previously worked in the Travel Industry for over 50 years. He has owned his own travel business which eventually reached a turnover figure of £1.2 million.
He has gained considerable experience in governance having been President of Windrush Valley Rotary Club and Chairman of Brixham Probus.
Richard also gained 20 years financial and fundraising experience as Treasurer of Charlbury Quaker Meeting House.
Since moving to Brixham nearly 8 years ago, Richard and his wife Lyn have become attached to this beautiful town and happy to help in making Brixham the jewel in South Devon`s crown.
Stephen Glanvill BSc (Hons) ( Secretary)
Steve has lived and worked in the town for most of his life. Educated at local schools and the University of Plymouth he had an early career in the Merchant Navy as a Navigating Officer.
Steve later enrolled as a mature student for his BSC (Hons). He has worked in a range of occupations from food manufacture and financial services to local government.
A member of a local church, he was closely involved in leadership and the development of a new base and then Treasurer for seven years.
Steve is an active Director of the Non Conformist Churchyard. As Corporate Trustee he contributed to the volunteer base of Torbay Winter Night Shelter for a number of years prior to lockdown.
Cllr. Paul Addison (Chairman)
Paul Addison is a successful local businessman who has made a lifetime contribution to the local voluntary and community sector.
He dedicated 34 years of unblemished service as a Special Constable, with 12 years in the Thames Valley Police and 22 years in the Devon and Cornwall Police. He held the rank of Special Sergeant in both forces.
He has also served for 35 years to date as a member of the Brixham Ward Partnership/Brixham Community Partnership where he is Chairman. This role serves as an inter-face between diverse community interests and statutory and non-statutory bodies within the local area.
He is one of the founding members of Brixham Town Council. He is in his 5th term of office (17th year) with the distinction of having held the posts of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Among his many local achievements, he is credited with being instrumental in bringing the first Banking Hub in the Country to Brixham, (post- trials) to remedy the lack of local financial facilities. He was involved in developing the Town Plan, then the Brixham Peninsular Plan (Adopted) and recently refresh of that plan. He was a founding Trustee in a group that saved Shoalstone outdoor swimming pool from closure.
He was a member of Reading Coin Club for more than 20 years (1968 – 1987) including holding various posts including Chairman and President. He is a long-term active member and avid supporter of the Royal British Legion (Brixham Branch), a former chairman and branch President
Jonathon Neil Parr
Jonathan held a number of senior posts in Simplex Turbulo Company Ltd for 22 years, generating new business so that it grew from £3M to £22M both in UK and abroad.
After 12 months of retirement, he set up his own company, provided consulting and support to grow other businesses.
He previously served for 24 years in HM Forces attaining senior rankings, and undertaking essential military duties. Among numerous key responsibilities, he ran an operations room in the largest British Army HQ during the first Gulf War.
During his career, he has also run a large legal team in HQ BAOR, which included Crown Court Defence Lawyers and Prosecutors and
providing Judges covering British Forces Germany , Canada, Norway and Benelux Countries. In Britain, he delivered a range of services for a Cavalry Regiment of 700 troops.
Jonathan is currently retired and undertakes numerous voluntary roles within the local community. He is President of Brixham Royal British Legion, which includes various duties and interaction with dignitaries including representatives of HM King.
He was elected as a director of Brixham Future CIC in 2024.
Susan Lawrie
Susan is a successful local business woman, who plays a leading role in the commercial life of the town.
Susan is much respected Board member of Brixham Future CIC for her entrepreneur spirit and can-do attitude.
She is the owner, and CEO of a local Educational Trust, and plays a major role in our local tourist industry.
She has a substantial track record within the local voluntary sector having been the former chairwoman of the Soroptimist’s and current President of Brixham Rotary Club.
Susan has extensive skills and experience in organisation and finance making a positive contribution to our projects and events.
She was elected as a director of Brixham Future CIC in 2024.