Accrington Stanley Community Trust (ASCT) is delighted to announce that Barry Gavahan, CEO of D.E.S. Group, has accepted the role of Patron of the Trust, effective immediately.
Gavahan brings to the role decades of leadership in facilities management through D.E.S. Group, where the company has built a reputation not only for technical excellence, but also for investing in people, especially young apprentices and local employment opportunities.
As Patron, Barry will lend his support and guidance to ASCT’s broad programme of community and sporting initiatives, including involvement in upcoming events. His appointment underlines ASCT’s commitment to combining community development, employment and sport, reflecting D.E.S. Group’s own values of quality, innovation and social responsibility.
“I am proud to support Accrington Stanley Community Trust,” said Barry Gavahan. “I believe in the power of community sport and opportunity for young people. I look forward to helping ASCT build an even stronger future for local people”.
ASCT Chair of Trustee’s, Purves Ali added: “We are thrilled to welcome Barry as our Patron. His experience building and leading D.E.S. Group and his commitment to youth, employment and local communities makes him the ideal supporter for our work. We look forward to working together to deliver real impact for local families and aspiring young people”.
L-R: Purves Ali (Chair of Trustees – ASCT), Barry Gavahan, Martin Fearon (CEO – ASCT)
To learn more about our Patrons and Ambassadors, please visit our website; https://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/about-us/ambassadors-patrons/