Douglas Valley Community (DVC) is an independent charity serving the Borough of Wigan. We help local organisations develop, govern and sustainably manage community buildings. Our mission is “Building Communities Through Community Buildings.”

Our main activities are:

• Provide community amenities and facilities for residents of the Borough of Wigan.
• Supports local amenities and community facilities through grants.
• Manage Community Asset Transfer programmes and monitor their social impact.
• Advises community organisations on property management, maintenance and project development.
• Help charities, voluntary organisations and community groups strengthen governance, legal structures, planning, funding, marketing and partnerships.
• Supports small social enterprises through workspace and hot-desking opportunities.
• Works with charities, voluntary organisations and statutory authorities to advance charitable purposes.

Overall, we aim to ensure residents have access to high-quality, sustainable community buildings that meet local needs.

Bring your experience, ideas and passion to a role that makes a real difference. DVC is looking for people from a range of backgrounds to join our welcoming Board of Trustees. You do not need to have been a trustee before—what matters most is that you share our values, care about our communities and are ready to help shape DVC’s future.

What you could bring

• An interest in the role of a trustee and a willingness to learn.
• Experience, knowledge or insight from your work, community or life.
• An interest in good decision-making, leadership and governance.
• An understanding of the voluntary and community sector—or curiosity and enthusiasm to learn more.

How you might contribute

• Thinking ahead and helping the board make thoughtful, informed decisions.
• Sharing your views clearly and listening openly to others.
• Offering encouragement, support and constructive challenge.
• Working positively with fellow trustees, staff and community partners.
• Building relationships and helping more people understand and support DVC’s work.

What matters to us

• Integrity, kindness and an open mind.
• A willingness to listen, learn and contribute.
• Respect for different experiences and perspectives.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Enough time to prepare for meetings and take an active part in board discussions.

Why join us?

Trustees make a difference by bringing their experience, asking thoughtful questions, contributing to sound decisions, championing the charity’s values and connecting the organisation with wider communities and opportunities. Together, these contributions strengthen governance and help DVC achieve greater impact. Your individual perspective will directly influence DVC’s priorities, decisions and community impact.

As a DVC trustee, you will be part of a supportive team, share your ideas on decisions that matter and help DVC continue to make a positive difference in the communities we serve. In return, you will have opportunities to learn, develop new skills, meet people and contribute to a cause you care about.

We would love to hear from you. If this opportunity interests you—even if you are not sure that you meet every point above—please contact DVC for an informal, no-obligation conversation. To apply, send us a short statement explaining why you are interested and the experience or perspective you would like to bring.

Accessibility: We want our recruitment process to be welcoming and accessible to everyone. Please let us know if you need this information in another format or require any adjustments to help you take part.

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