Ecclesmachan, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Social enterprise development consultant for a successful social enterprise, recognised as a leader in its sector
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
ACCA 1998 — 2002
Professional Accountancy qualification (FCCA), FCCA
self study 1974 — 1977
Institute of Bankers in Scotland Diploma, Scots Law, Economics, Accounting, Investment Theory, Overseas Transactions, First prize winner (5 distinctions)
Selkirk High School 1968 — 1974
6 SCE Highers (5 at A grade and 1 at B grade), plus 3 Certificates of Sixth Year Studies at A grade, English, Mathematics, French, German, Latin and History
Experience
Simply Play February 2012 - Present
Community Enterprise Ltd October 2009 - Present
CVS North Lanarkshire October 2006 - September 2009
Community Enterprise Ltd July 2005 - September 2006
Monklands Association for Voluntary Services (MAVs) June 2004 - June 2005
Greaves West & Ayre, Chartered Accountants, May 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Business Coaching, Third Sector, Leadership, Personal Development, Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Charities, Fundraising, Legal Structures, Charity, Organizational..., Social Enterprise, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy, Volunteer Management, Corporate Social..., Business Planning, Governance, Training Delivery, Community Development, Leadership Development, charity accounting, Facilitation, Feasibility Studies, Commercial Awareness, Funding Applications, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Workshop Facilitation, Mentoring, Community Engagement, Facilitators, Entrepreneurship, Funding, Training, Capacity Building, Charity Governance, Business Development, Board Development, Partnerships, Business Strategy, Coaching