Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Douglas Development Partnership?
A: The partnership is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee which has been set up jointly by Douglas Corporation and the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce with a remit of helping the partners to work closely together to improve the image and environment of Douglas.

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Q: How is the Partnership funded?
A: The majority of the Partnership's funding comes from Douglas Corporation.  However we also operate a Corporate Membership scheme whereby local businesses can contribute towards the process of improving the environment of Douglas.  For further information on the Corporate Membership scheme, please click here.

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Q: Is Douglas Development Partnership the same as Douglas 2000?
A: Essentially yes although there have been a number of important changes in the way the partnership is funded and constituted since it changed its name from Douglas 2000. 

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Q: What does the Partnership do?
A: The Partnership aims to improve the image and environment of the island's capital making it an even better place to live, work and visit by working with other organisations to develop and deliver projects and by improving levels of communication and co-ordination between partners.  We do this by ensuring that our partners communicate well and work together and by establishing frameworks and strategies within which the partners can work constructively together.

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Q: Does the Partnership actually undertake projects?
A: Our limited resources mean that we only undertake small projects directly.  Our strength is in assisting our partners to deliver high quality projects.  Often the Partnership contributes additional funding to other organisation's projects in order to enhance the overall quality of the project.