Who Are We?
Dewsbury East Community Trust (DECT) is a registered charity in England and Wales, operating under charity number 1169528. As a regulated charity, it is overseen by the Charity Commission, ensuring that it operates transparently, responsibly, and in accordance with the law and charitable purpose guidelines
The organisation is set up as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a modern legal structure designed specifically for charities. A CIO provides the charity with its own legal identity (separate from its trustees), meaning it can hold property, employ staff, and enter contracts in its own name. This structure also limits trustees’ personal liability, making it a practical and secure model for long-term community-based work.
DECT was formally registered on 6 October 2016, demonstrating an established presence within the Dewsbury East community and several years of continuous operation. It was created to support and enhance the quality of life for residents within the Dewsbury East ward, part of Kirklees in West Yorkshire.
WHERE WE WORK
The trust’s activities and funding are directed specifically toward benefiting individuals and groups across neighbourhoods within Dewsbury East, including:
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