Arbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom
Throughout my working career I have strived to create innovation and dynamic processes in the world of Economics, Social Enterprise, Employability, External Funding, Strategic Planning and now Health. Co-author of CROWDASSET 🌟
• Lead the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, overseeing the £35m investment portfolio and ensuring effective governance. • Direct the funding program and fundraising initiatives, enhancing community engagement and support for charitable activities. • Chair the Scottish Network, fostering collaboration and resource sharing among various stakeholders in the charity sector. Facilitate collaborative working in health activities
Lead the Community Planning work, consultations, strategic planning and partnerships
Working within Economic Development we are currently working on new and sustainable funding opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. This has recently included launching the first of its kind in the UK bespoke crowdfunding portal in partnership with Crowdfunder and D&A College. We also work to highlight policy developments within the EU and worldwide while identifying possible partnerships to develop added value to our services. Performance is also a critical area of our work and we collate a wealth of information to further improve our strategic direction!
The East of Scotland European Consortium (ESEC) is a local authority membership organisation with a political board whom collaborate on a shared EU agenda as it affects and supports economic development in the area. ESEC’s agenda is mainly concentrated around EU policy developments and associated lobbying activity but also EU funding opportunities and strategic projects. http://www.esec.org.uk/
Mainly tasked with statistical analysis, developing social enterprise and working on the Community Plan.
Worked on the Tax Credit system