About Us
MRC Community Action (formerly known as NWLCVS)
MRC Community Action is a Local Development Agency, which is a non-profit-making, independent of government (central and local), a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
It employs paid staff, both full and part-time, provides on-the-job placements for people on training schemes and involves volunteers in its work.
We aim to:
- Improve the quality of life in North West Leicestershire and beyond.
- Work in partnership with individuals, families, groups and organisations to encourage, facilitate, manage and deliver positive community activity.
- We are committed to added value and continuous improvement in the initiatives we promote and the way we work.
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination.
The Chief Executive of MRC Community Action is Dave Ahlquist
Dave has overall responsibility for developing, managing and co-ordinating the work of the agency and for ensuring that all practices are consistent with Board of Trustees and Management policies.
MRC Community Action Departments
Chief Executive Department
Head of Department - Dave Ahlquist, Chief Executive
Departmental Responsibiities - Strategic Planning, Central Support Officer, Administration, Finance.
Enterprise, Training & Initiatives
Head of Department - Lorraine Harrison
Departmental Responsibilities- REACT Training & Furniture Recycling Project, The Marlene Reid Centre - Development and Customer Services, Social Enterprise, Nextsteps Information,Advice and Guidance Service,Funding Initiatives.
Outreach & Development
Head of Department- Lesley Massey
Departmental Responsibilities - Community Development & Advice Project - Community Development, Debt Advice, Welfare Advice.
Participation and Recreation Project (PaRP!)- Community Playbus, Rural Play, Toy Appeal, Toy Library and Play Resource Centre.
