🌟 Join the Movement to Shape West Ealing’s Future! 🌟
Become a Board Member of the West Ealing Community (WEC) Community Interest Company (CIC)
Are you concerned about the future of West Ealing? Do you want to be part of an organisation dedicated to its improvement and transformation?
The WEC Community Interest Company (CIC) manages the West Ealing Community Library (WECL). This is a key activity in fulfilling its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving neighbourhood for everyone who lives, works, or visits West Ealing.
We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join the WEC Board and help guide our mission. If you care about building community, sustainability, and local impact in West Ealing — we want to hear from you!
💼 What Does the WEC Do?
WEC was established to “carry out activities which benefit people who live, work or visit West Ealing”. We are and continue to support and develop initiatives that:
- Promote arts, culture, and community events – including the SoundBite Festival in Dean Gardens and the Christmas Fair in December
- Create long-term community assets of benefit to the whole community, specifically managing WECL
- Build a strong sense of community, social cohesion and improve dialogue
- Improve community safety and the well-being of those who reside in or pass through West Ealing
- Support the development local businesses, job opportunities and enterprise
- Foster a sense of pride in the area’s open spaces, streets, local services and cultural activities
- Boost opportunity for innovation, creativity and development amongst businesses and residents’
🧠 Who Are We Looking For?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don’t need board experience — just a commitment to West Ealing and a willingness to contribute your time and talents. That said, we’re especially keen to hear from people with skills or experience in:
| Skill Area | Why It Matters |
| People management, recruitment and training | Having motivated staff, volunteers working to deliver our aims |
| Finance & Budgeting | Ensuring responsible use of funds and financial sustainability |
| Legal & Governance | Supporting our growth, compliance and ethical decision-making |
| Fundraising & Grant Writing | Securing resources to grow our impact |
| Marketing & Communications | Raising awareness and promoting our work |
| Community Engagement | Building trust and participation across diverse groups |
| Urban Planning & Regeneration | Shaping the physical and social landscape of West Ealing |
| Environmental Sustainability | Driving green initiatives and climate resilience |
| Arts & Culture | Enriching local life through creative programming |
| Small Business Support | Strengthening the local economy and entrepreneurship |
🤝 What’s In It for You?
- Make a real difference in your community
- Collaborate with passionate local changemakers
- Gain valuable leadership and governance experience
- Be part of shaping West Ealing’s future
📩 Ready to Get Involved?
To express interest or learn more, email us at info@mywestealing.org.ukor call David Highton on 07968 819016.
Let’s build a better West Ealing — together.