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Charitable Foundation

Charitable Foundation

The Arts University Bournemouth Charitable Foundation was established in February 2005 (Charity Commission Number: 1109648).

The objects of the Trust as stated in the Governing Document are:-

“The advancement of educational opportunity for students at the Arts University Bournemouth within the subject areas of art, design, media and performance in such ways as the Trustees shall think fit”

The Charitable Foundation has agreed that its priority at the present time is to support the development of the Palace Court Theatre through fundraising activity. It has agreed the following mission statement:

Palace Court Theatre will become a beacon of creativity in the heart of Bournemouth. The purchase of the Palace Court Theatre and the fundraising activity to preserve and reimagine this iconic Art Deco theatre will enhance education, ignite creativity and enrich the area through the development of inclusive cultural facilities for students and the community.

In addition, it holds oversight of the endowment prizes to students following bequests or legacies from friends of AUB and presented annually at Graduation Ceremonies, and oversee the performance of its investment funds.

The Board of Trustees is chaired by Felicity Irwin.

Endowment Prizes

Each year, a number of Endowment prizes and awards are made at our Graduation ceremony to deserving students. These are the result of bequests or donations by individuals who have or who have had special association with the University and are administered by the AUB Charitable Foundation.

Current prizes include the following:

  • The Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation Prize for Textiles
  • Anne Corkett Prize for Photography
  • Dean's Prize
  • Dorset Visual Arts Prize
  • Ede & Ravenscroft Prize for Costume
  • Fred Spurr Award
  • Harriet Craig Award for Film and Animation Production
  • Jean Hunnisett Prize for Costume Design
  • Nicholas Durbridge Prize for Collaborative Work
  • Nigel Beale Prizes
  • Ozzie Morris Prize for Cinematography
  • Paul Elliott Prize for Acting
  • Peter Bell Prize for Interior Architecture and Design
  • Terence and Annette O'Rourke Prize for Architecture
  • The Poole Maritime Trust Turland Award
  • Westbeach Prize

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