Board of Directors

Our Directors are a key part of our team. They are responsible for:

• Establishing clear strategic, business and financial objectives
• Ensuring that the organisation operates within the law and within limits set by its Deed
• Ensuring that the organisation exercises responsibility in financial and other affairs and remains solvent
• Monitoring and reviewing all aspects of the organisation’s performance
• Ensuring that the organisation demonstrates best practice in all aspects of its work

Current Directors

Colin Finlayson - Chair Colin has worked with young people for 35 years as a teacher and Head teacher. He completed his career working in leadership development in education and has promoted the development of Emotional Literacy in Edinburgh.

Jane MacLaren Associate Rector, St Paul’s & St George’s Church Jane has worked as a school Chaplain and a Counsellor with both young people and adults. Nigel Ross Lawyer Nigel has an interest in legal matters and experience of a wide variety of contractual situations. Karen MacGregor Depute Head Teacher, Cramond Primary School Karen has been a teacher in Edinburgh schools for almost 20 years and has keen interest in the development of emotional well-being. Simon Jaquet Director, Simon Jaquet Consultancy Services Simon has worked with young people for around 30 years and has been heavily involved in music for all of his life. He can often be seen playing drums, guitar, bass or mandolin at Fischy concerts. Pat Hall Pat is a retired Senior Quality Improvement Office with extensive experience in teaching and quality assurance ranging from Pre school to High School. David Dewhurst David works for a Merchant Bank and is a qualified Accountant.