The Board
We have eight board members/trustees – one from each of our funding agencies and a community member from each of the four legislative areas of Argyll and Bute. The community members were selected to represent both our sectoral interests as well as our geographical areas.
The Chair of our board is one of our community members.
Individually, we are:
Ian A Hepburn (North West Mull Community Woodland) Trustee/Chairman
John Urquhart (Helensburgh and District Access Trust) Trustee/Treasurer
Elaine Jamieson (Forestry Commission Scotland) Trustee/Secretary
Bruce Marshall (Councillor Cowal Ward) Trustee
Hugh Fife (NHS Highland) Trustee
Ross Lilley (Scottish Natural Heritage) Trustee
Charles Dixon-Spain (Glendaruel and Conlintraive Development Trust) Trustee
As we develop and more board members are elected at AGMs, it’s likely that there will be a gradual transition towards becoming entirely community led. We may also identify additional potential partners as projects progress.
Our staff
We have one member of staff (yes only one!) – Julie Young, our Development Officer.
Advisory Group
We’re supported by an advisory group with representatives experienced in development policy, social enterprise, marine and coastal development, access, economic development projects (including tourism), built heritage and conservation, community and voluntary group development, biodiversity and natural heritage. This helps give us a completely holistic approach to achieving our vision.
The Board and Advisory Group meet quarterly, and Board members and Advisors are in regular contact with the Development Officer.
