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The Board
Trust's Board and Sub Committee meetings are open to members of the public. If you would like to attend any of these meetings please contact the Company Secretary at Trust Head Office
Kay BartonCivil servant with many years experience in social policy, health and anti-poverty work. Has also been in charge of finance and administration for Barnardo’s Scotland.
David BlairCurrently holds position of Chair. Retired Managing Director of a private consultancy company specialising in construction cost consultancy and project management of major projects funded by either public, private or commercial sources.
Walter Clarkson
Executive Director of development and asset management with Cairn Housing Association and has worked with Cairn for 16 years. Walter has always worked in the social housing sector, having spent 10 years with the Housing Corporation in Scotland/Scottish Homes and Gowrie HA in Dundee. Member of Board since 2003.
Executive Director of development and asset management with Cairn Housing Association and has worked with Cairn for 16 years. Walter has always worked in the social housing sector, having spent 10 years with the Housing Corporation in Scotland/Scottish Homes and Gowrie HA in Dundee. Member of Board since 2003.
James Dick
Former Director of Social Work Services for Highland Council and Highland Regional Council from 1986 until retirement in 1999. Chairman of Trust (formerly Kirk Care) from 2001 to 2004.
Former Director of Social Work Services for Highland Council and Highland Regional Council from 1986 until retirement in 1999. Chairman of Trust (formerly Kirk Care) from 2001 to 2004.
Paul Harper
Partner in Litigation Development of Lindsays, Solicitors, with more than 10 years experience of acting for housing associations primarily advising on tenant related issues.
Partner in Litigation Development of Lindsays, Solicitors, with more than 10 years experience of acting for housing associations primarily advising on tenant related issues.
Tony Holsgrove
Regeneration Manager with Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. Extensive experience of development and regeneration work with several local authorities and housing associations.
Regeneration Manager with Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. Extensive experience of development and regeneration work with several local authorities and housing associations.
Ian HowieRetired Chief Executive from local government with 37 years experience in finance and housing sectors of which 25 years at Chief Officer level.
Peter KinlochRetired civil servant previously extensive experience of local authority and housing association management spanning over 35 years.
Wes/Wesley PalmerOver 40 years experience in construction industry, with particular background in marketing management. Marketing Director with national construction group. Marketing Consultant to national construction company. Past Chairman of Kirk Care/Trust HA. Vice Chair of Isle of Arran Homes.
Bill RentonServed with British Gas for 25 years and retired as Sales Administration Officer (Scotland) in 1989. Has been a member of the Board for 11 years and a tenant of Trust Housing for 15 years.
Pam RussellA qualified accountant and Director of Corporate Services with Margaret Blackwood Housing Association with over 20 years experience of most aspects of social housing, in particular finance, human resources, health and safety and administration.
John Sillars
North Ayrshire Councillor for Arran for eight years. Chaired the steering group with Council/Kirk Care/Community/Tenants representation which led to the takeover of council housing stock on Arran, and the formation of Isle of Arran Homes which I currently Chair.
North Ayrshire Councillor for Arran for eight years. Chaired the steering group with Council/Kirk Care/Community/Tenants representation which led to the takeover of council housing stock on Arran, and the formation of Isle of Arran Homes which I currently Chair.