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You could be our charity’s next Trustee

We are recruiting new Trustees who would like to use their knowledge, skills and experience to ensure that the charity continues to fulfil its purpose in the years to come.

  • We particularly need Trustees with experience in finance/accounting, business, health and social care and the charity sector
  • We are keen to recruit people with lived experience of disability and people with experience of caring, to help us ensure that disabled people and carers are at the centre of all we do
  • We are also looking to diversify our board of Trustees by encouraging applications from people from different backgrounds who understand the needs of their own communities in relation to disabilities
The Disability Resource Centre's Vision

The Disability Resource Centre will be thirty years old in 2024

A group of disabled people with a vision to create a one-stop-shop for disabled people were the driving force behind the creation of The Disability Resource Centre. Following a piece of local research which provided the evidence needed to secure funding they formed a steering group and they worked with partners to form the charity.   

The Disability Resource Centre's 30th Birthday Logo

So much has been achieved since the charity was set up in 1994 but there is still more to do. You can find out more about our history and see our latest news and read about the ways our charity makes a difference.

We are looking for people who live our values with enthusiasm and drive to help us achieve even more in the coming years. 

We have compiled full details of this voluntary opportunity in our new Trustee Pack, which includes:

  • Trustee Selection Process
  • An introduction from our Chair of Trustees
  • Profiles of our charity’s Chair, Vice Chair, CEO and Operations Manager
  • Information about our charity and values
  • Trustee Role Description
  • Application form and submission instructions

Download a Trustee Pack to start your application today.

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A new logo for The Disability Resource Centre's 30th birthday

Our CEO is retiring, so we are recruiting a new CEO

Melanie Hawman is retiring as our Chief Executive Officer after a remarkable career leading The Disability Resource Centre. During her tenure, Melanie demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding the charity through significant periods of growth and change. So now we are actively recruiting for the role of CEO.

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Steaming bowl of soup at The Disability Resource Centre's Warm Hub

Come to our Wellbeing and Warm Hub in Dunstable every week

The Disability Resource Centre’s popular and free Wellbeing and Warm Hub is returning to brighten up the winter days. With energy prices expected to remain high in 2025, knowing how to keep warm while managing costs has never been more important. Our sessions provide practical solutions and support in a warm, welcoming environment. Plus there are free refreshments including tea, coffee and delicious homemade soup. And you’ll be saving money on heating. So come to our warm and cosy centre, every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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