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.

The Chief Executive of MRC Community Action is Dave Ahlquist

Dave has overall responsibility for developing, managing and co-ordinating the work of NWLCVS 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.