Rotherham United Community Trust (RUCT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dan brings over 20 years of experience in the sport, non-profit, and education sectors, making him an exceptional fit to lead the Trust’s initiatives in the community.
Dan’s extensive background includes roles as a teacher, education consultant, and charity director. He began his career in education working across primary, secondary, and special schools in London, Coventry, and Newcastle. Following his teaching career, Dan served as a local authority education consultant for six years.
In 2014, Dan joined the Yorkshire Sport Foundation, initially leading the Education team before becoming the Director of Development. In this role, he was responsible for income generation and continuous improvement. Notably, Dan was instrumental in bringing together partners from various sectors to develop the Creating Active Schools (CAS) Framework, emphasizing the importance of integrating physical activity into school strategy.
Beyond his professional roles, Dan has founded several businesses and holds trustee positions with various organisations, including serving as Chair of Governors at a large academy in Yorkshire.
Speaking on his appointment, Dan said:
“I am honoured to join RUCT and excited to build on its fantastic work supporting communities across Rotherham. Football has the power to unite and inspire, and I am committed to growing the Trust, expanding our reach, and creating even more opportunities for local people. I look forward to working closely with our partners, businesses, and community groups to make a lasting, positive impact across the borough.”
Chair of Trustees at Rotherham United Community Trust, Paul Douglas, welcomed Dan to the role, stating:
“Rotherham United Community Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dan brings a wealth of experience in community development and a passion for leveraging sport to drive positive change. The Trustees are confident that under his leadership, the Trust will continue to expand its impact and strengthen its commitment to the Rotherham community.”
RUCT is the official charity of Rotherham United Football Club, delivering programmes across education, employability, health & wellbeing, and community sport. Through its work, the Trust engages thousands of people each year, providing opportunities that inspire and empower individuals of all ages.
To contact Dan Wilson please email him at, dwilson@rotherhamunited.net.
To find out more about Rotherham United Community Trust, please visit: www.RUCT.co.uk
