Dwayne D'Key
Founder & Civic Director
Direction, governance, public presence and long-term civic architecture.
Dwayne carries the founding vision and keeps the work aligned to practical service, disciplined delivery and visible proof.
D’Key Civic · Swindon community support
Food. Warmth. Real community.
D’Key Civic is a grassroots outreach project supporting families, elders and young people through meals, warm spaces, practical help, community events and genuine care.
Public trust note
D’Key Civic is operated by Carlton Dwayne Michael Mclawrence Ltd (Company No. 15913309), a private company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales.
Legal & governance
No performance required. Just neighbours, dignity and a growing circle of care.
Current focus
Father’s Day Family Social
RSVP is open for the June 2026 indoor family session.
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Recent activity
Easter community event
The reviewed photo update remains part of the public record of D’Key Civic activity.
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News and updates
Follow event announcements, community milestones and public updates.
Read newsWhy we exist
Built from lived experience. Committed to dignity, care, and community.
D’Key Civic exists because hardship, isolation, and starting over with very little can change a person’s life — and because the right support, dignity, and community can change it again. We are building a local circle of care where people feel seen, welcomed, encouraged, and better able to move forward.
What is D'Key Civic?
A small, family-rooted project with a big heart – piloting meals, youth activities, warm spaces, and international outreach, one month at a time.
Food & warmth
Community meals, food parcels and warm spaces when life is tight.
Youth & family
Workshops, days out and safe spaces for children to grow with confidence.
Outreach
Support that reaches beyond borders – including schools in Grenada.
The founding Civic team
A cleaner first-circle presentation for the people helping hold the work, welcome families and deliver community activity with care.
Maria
Youth & Family Programmes
Children, family activity, welfare awareness and gentle support spaces.
Maria helps shape calm, creative and confidence-building environments where children and families feel seen and supported.
Trudy
Care & Elders Outreach
Community warmth, elders, refreshments and practical welcome.
Trudy brings steady care and lived community experience, helping make sure vulnerable neighbours are remembered and welcomed.
Kerensa (KK)
Events & Decor Lead
Event planning, activities, family engagement and presentation detail.
KK turns ideas into organised, welcoming gatherings with a strong eye for atmosphere, care and practical execution.
Community moments
A glimpse of some of the small but meaningful things already happening – from allotments and sunflowers to crafts, coding, games and giving.
Early days at the community allotment – growing food, skills and confidence together.
Sunflower adventures – simple days out that create big memories and deeper family bonds.
Hands in the soil, watering new life – quiet moments of learning and connection.
Digital skills and curiosity – giving young people space to explore, learn and play.
Bowling and arcade nights – fun, laughter and friendship in a safe, supervised space.
Intergenerational arts and crafts – elders and children creating together at the table.
Craft sessions that mix colour, imagination and the quiet medicine of being together.
Local fun days – games, conversations and relaxed time with neighbours of all ages.
Outreach to Grenada – school supplies and love sent across the ocean, from one community to another.
How to connect
Whether you’re needing support, looking to volunteer, or curious about partnership, there’s a simple way to start.
Need support
I could use some help
If you’re facing a tight month, feeling overwhelmed, or worried about someone you care about, you can quietly reach out through our support page.
Volunteer
I’d like to give some time
From washing up and lifting chairs to mentoring, cooking or creative workshops – there’s room for different gifts and different levels of availability.
Partner
I’m a school, council or organisation
D'Key Civic is open to gentle, practical partnerships with schools, councils, charities and local businesses who care about real community wellbeing.