Meet the team

Corporate Services Officer (ICT & Facilities)

I work with the team on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and facilities management for Corra, which includes IT solutions, Health and Safety and facilities work for our locations. I really like being helpful to people and at with this role that is at the heart of it to be of assistance to my team and colleagues with any of their IT or facilities needs.

Corporate Services Officer (ICT & Facilities)

I provide key corporate office support across the whole of Corra, with a specific focus on the delivery of GDPR compliance and effective records management. Corra is a very rewarding organisation to work for and I enjoy being part of a dedicated team that is driving positive change in peoples lives.

HR Manager

I lead Corra’s people and organisational development work, supporting colleagues and managers across the employee lifecycle. My role includes developing people policies and practices, providing HR guidance and leading workforce planning, to help create a positive, inclusive, and happy workplace. I work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure our people processes are fair, consistent, and aligned with Corra’s values, enabling my colleagues to focus on delivering meaningful impact for communities across Scotland.

Head of Corporate Services

I lead the Corporate Services team, making sure that the Corra team is well supported by overseeing our human resources, ICT, facilities, GDPR, systems and databases, and compliance functions. I love that no two days are the same and there’s always a new challenge for me!

Finance Officer (Financial Accounting)

I work within the finance team with a focus on transactional detail – reconciliations, payments out, receiving money in. I also process payroll and VAT. I enjoy supporting my colleagues with financial processes, knowing that finance isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And of course, I love pressing the ‘send’ button on all of the grants leaving our bank to support important and exciting work around Scotland.

Head of Finance

I am Head of Finance for Corra, so I work alongside the management team and Chief Executive to provide the best long term financial strategy we can, ultimately, delivering the financial support and service needed to communities across Scotland. We have a small and dedicated finance team who continually strive to make our financial support the best it can be.

Project Accountant

Having worked in both China and the UK, I’ve obtained a broad knowledge and work experience in accounting, marketing and management over the years. My role as the Project Accountant is that of Management & Project Accounting. I support our programme teams to utilise and distribute resources efficiently and effectively to help fulfil Corra’s long term strategy. I value what Corra is striving to achieve – to encourage people to make positive changes for a better life and a better community. I am privileged to be one of the Corra team.

Chief Executive

I lead the organisation and support our Trustees and staff team to deliver Corra’s strategy. I enjoy joining things up and connecting our work to the big challenges externally. I’m passionate about building a thriving, just and sustainable Scotland and am always looking for ways that we can make a difference.

Governance and Executive Support

My career for the last 20 years has been supporting executive teams within charities, arts and education.  Over the latter part of my career, I have additionally dedicated interests into psychotherapy and human relations.  Within Corra I provide executive support to the Chief Executive and Trustees and I have overview of committees and charity governance.   In my role I enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues and keeping up-to-date with charity and governance legislation.

Grant Advisor

As a Grant Adviser with the Drugs and Alcohol Mission Fund, I assess applications and provide support and guidance to funded organisations. Since joining Corra in 2017, I have worked directly with communities through the Getting Alongside Communities programme, supporting people to create positive change and strengthen community leadership. With over 16 years’ experience working alongside communities and third sector organisations, I am passionate about community empowerment, capacity building, and helping organisations develop sustainable solutions that improve the lives of the people they support.

Grant Advisor

I support organisations at all stages of their relationship with Corra. This can be chatting with someone about a potential application for funding, checking over application forms or giving honest feedback relating to a previous application. I also review progress reports which helps me to learn more about the extraordinary work that organisations and community groups achieve. What’s there not to like about a job like this!

Grant Support Co-ordinator

I joined Corra in 2020 and my role is to provide admin and data management support to The Promise Partnership and the National Drugs Mission Funds. I have experience working in both the public and third sector and have enjoyed the variety of roles throughout that time. I am delighted to be working with Corra to make positive change for people and communities.

Grant Advisor

I have worked at Corra since 2021 in the Wellbeing team. I assess applications to various funds and work alongside grantees, supporting the delivery of their projects. Working alongside, helping and learning from the many organisations that Corra support has been very rewarding so far and I feel incredibly privileged to be able to lend my skills to such important causes.

Programme Manager

I lead Corra’s gender equity and human rights portfolio, supporting organisations to make meaningful progress on some of society’s most pressing challenges. I oversee the Gender Equity Programme, the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland, and the CYPFEIF and ALEC Fund. I’m inspired by Corra’s commitment to driving lasting social change and proud to be part of that work.

Grant Support Co-ordinator

I provide reporting and data management support to Henry Duncan Grants, Corra Racial Equity Fund and Boost Fund, while supporting new enquiries and applicants. I bring on the impact table my lived experience and the passion to help rewrite the stories of black minorities and marginalised groups.

Programme Lead

I work across the Grant Team to support our teams resource and deliver funding programmes. The breadth of work we deliver means there are always a wide range of programmes at different stages and lots to learn from these. I really enjoy this aspect of the role, and looking for ways to keep improving how we deliver funding to best support the people we have the opportunity to work with.

Grant Advisor

As Grant Advisor for the National Drugs Mission Fund, I assess applications and offer support to awardees. What I most enjoy about my role is the relational approach we take with organisations we support. I feel passionate about individuals and communities and that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to live well and flourish.

Grant Advisor

I provide support to funded organisations – working as part of the Corra team to develop understanding and equitable relationships with organisations, and plan and deliver a wider programme of capacity building, learning and engagement events. I am passionate about Scotland’s committed, dynamic and diverse Third Sector, in all its forms, and about the work that Corra delivers in supporting it.

Programme Manager

I’m a Programme Manager for two Scottish Government funds, CYPFEIF and ALEC Fund and CYPFAL Third Sector Fund. I’ve worked in the third sector for over 10 years and I’m passionate about helping third sector organisations and communities to thrive and being lead by those with lived experience.

Grant Advisor

I joined Corra in October 2021. In my role, I support applicants and work with grant holders across a range of funds, which lets me get a taste of the depth and breadth of projects happening across Scotland. I also enjoy the occasional (nerdier) challenge of working with Corra’s grant making database. I’m delighted to be a part of Corra’s relational approach to grantmaking and learning more about the projects being supported.

Head of Grants

Tom oversees Corra Foundation’s grant-making across a range of funding programmes. With a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Scotland, Tom ensures that Corra’s grant-making aligns with the Foundation’ mission and values, as well as meeting the requirements of our funding partners. Tom has 20 years’ experience of working in the voluntary sector as a fundraiser, grant-maker, and senior manager. Tom’s expertise includes strategic grant-making, philanthropy, social investment, charity finance and accountancy, governance, and charity management.

Grant Advisor

As a Grants Advisor, I provide support for organisations across different funding programmes, from the initial application and assessment stage, through to delivery and monitoring. I have worked in the Third Sector for 15 years, mainly in grant-giving, but I have some experience in fundraising and development. I feel privileged to be at Corra, to both see and support the vital work and services these organisations provide across Scotland.

Grant Advisor

I work alongside groups of people who wish to run grant funds in their community. This involves combining their knowledge of community needs with my experience of designing accessible funds, assessing applications, making decisions, and evaluation. It’s great seeing people in communities connecting and flourishing. I like to encourage organisational potential, gently nudging development around structure, governance, financial reporting, and proportionate evaluation. I’m enjoying moving from traditional grantmaking to participatory methods, and exploring the interplay between trust and risk.

Grant Development Lead

I work closely with the Community Grants team, but also throughout Corra, supporting the development of grant programmes and looking for new ways to partner with organisations while progressing Corra’s strategy. Underpinning this work is a commitment to participatory and community led grantmaking. I am inspired by the passionate and devoted work of groups supporting their communities right across Scotland.

Grant Advisor

I work as a Grant Advisor, I assess applications and offer support to the organisations funded.  I work on various funds, including Independent Human Rights, Gender Equity and Community Grants.  I have worked for Corra since 2017, working directly with communities on the Getting Alongside Communities Programme, supporting them to make positive change in their communities and moving towards community leadership. I bring my experiences of working in communities, being directly involved in the work and my grant assessing skills together to be able to understand the perspectives of grant application and grant funder.

Programme Lead

I lead the Wellbeing Team and Corra’s work that is focussed on drugs, alcohol, and children and families. My role involves supporting the strategic development of Corra’s work programmes, as well as working closely with partners to influence policy and practice. I believe that relationships are central to everything we do, and that collaboration is key to making the big, bold changes we need to create a more just, equal, and compassionate society.

Grant Advisor

I am a Grant Advisor working in the Wellbeing Team. I work primarily on the National Drugs Mission Funds, providing guidance and support to applicants, assessing applications and supporting funded organisations to manage their grants. I have over 20 years’ experience working in the voluntary and public sector, mainly for grant giving organisations. I am motivated by fairness, equality and tackling disadvantage, so that people and communities have equal chances in life. My role at Corra is to support organisations to help make that happen.

Evaluation & Learning Support

My job is to analyse the data collected across the organisation to assess whether we are meeting our aims and objectives. Most importantly, identifying communities we are not reaching and where we are falling short of our commitments. I provide feedback on this information throughout the organisation to foster a culture of collective learning and collaboration. By sharing these insights, we can work together to develop effective solutions, ultimately enhancing our support for our grantees. I love being part of an organisation that empowers individuals and communities to create positive changes in their lives.

Head of Learning and Development

My job is to help support my colleagues and our trustees understand and use the information, stories and feedback from the organisations and people we work alongside to help us improve our processes and our future work. I whole heartly believe that learning belongs to everyone, that it comes in many forms. I work closely with others in Corra to help make learning visible in everything that Corra does. What gets me to my desk in the morning is having the opportunity to listen and learn from so many people. I love it when people can see a conversation on knowledge is a shared learning journey, and not just a reporting tool for funders.

Head of Place

I lead the development and delivery of Corra’s place-based work. In doing so, I have the privilege of working alongside amazing colleagues and communities whose commitment to creating positive change is a constant source of inspiration.

Community Project Designer

I am based within the Every One Every Day Project in the Kirkcaldy Area. Within my role as Community Project Designer, I am looking forward to working together with people in my community to encourage creativity and friendship, designing a better state of wellness and joyfulness around where we live and how we live together. I am a very creative person and am always inspired and encouraged by artists and other creatives. I appreciate the benefit of art and creative activities as a therapeutic process beneficial to mental health.

Team Leader (Every One Every Day, Kirkcaldy)

I am the Team Leader for the Every One Every Day programme in Kirkcaldy, working to co-create inclusive, community-led participation opportunities. I support a team of Community Project Designers to develop neighbourhood projects that bring people together to learn, share and create. With a focus on empowering people and communities, I oversee programme delivery, partnerships and the creation of free, resident-driven Makerspaces. Passionate about helping people and being creative, I am committed to building welcoming spaces where everyone can take part and thrive.

Community Project Designer

I’m part of the Every One Every Day team in the Kirkcaldy area. As a Community Project Designer I welcome residents in our shop spaces and have a cuppa together. We explore and reflect together about they want to see and do in their community. It might be trying out zine-making, or learning how to bake biscuits, or growing tomatoes. I enjoy supporting residents to create community projects and activities to bring joy to their everyday. Every day is different, and I love to hear of the creative ideas residents have.

Community Leadership Collective Programme Manager

I am a Programme Manager within the Place Team at Corra and it has been an honour to work alongside communities and see passionate people take action and use their voice to help make a difference in their local area. I lead the delivery of the Community Leadership Collective, which supports community leaders to build confidence, develop skills and form strong networks, which enables them to take action and create the solutions that will have local and national influence.

I am also very passionate about working collectively with communities and organisations to address complex social challenges through collaborative approaches.

Community Co-ordinator (Dunterlie)

I work with local people in Dunterlie to help them develop ideas, create new groups and activities, and build community in the area as part of Corra’s Getting Alongside Communities Programme. I am passionate about the difference being part of a community can make in people’s lives. And the power of people and communities working together to make local, national and international change happen.

Programme Officer

The opportunities provided through Corra’s People in Place programme gives communities a platform to create and lead on positive change. As Programme Officer I support the effective operation and delivery of this programme – helping to ensure all aspects of the programme are delivered to the highest possible standard. My role is incredibly varied and includes a key focus on team processes, logistics and communication; capturing and analysing learning; research into communities and producing reports.

Community Co-ordinator (Castlehill)

I am passionate about developing people, building leadership, and supporting communities to recognise their strengths and potential. Through the delivery of Community Leadership Programme, I help individuals grow in confidence, develop new skills that helps support community leaders within their communities. I believe that leadership exists at every level and that everyone has something valuable to contribute. We help support community leaders in participation, reflection, and peer learning, creating opportunities for people to connect, support one another, and take positive action. By supporting local leadership and empowering people to lead change, I help build stronger, more connected, and resilient communities.

Team Leader (Every One Every Day), Kirkcaldy

Hi! I’m Nicolle and I’m the Team Leader for the Every One Every Day programme in Kirkcaldy (maternity cover). I’m passionate about bringing people together to share skills, ideas and creativity, and seeing what can grow when people connect and try things together in their neighbourhood.

I love being part of work that creates welcoming spaces where everyone feels able to get involved and contribute. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and being part of my local community. If you have an idea, a skill you’d like to share, or something you’d like to try, I’d love to have a chat and see what we can make happen.

Policy and Communications Manager

The role of Policy and Communications Manager is a varied one. In an average day, it can include anything from preparing a consultation response to a proposed bill right through to attending events representing Corra and our work. I’m driven by two things I’d like to see society get better at – the first is sharing data in engaging ways that leads to real change and the second, is increasing genuine participation in civic society. My role at Corra allows me to do a little of both everyday.

Communications Support Worker (Storytelling)

I support the communications team at Corra to help deliver and share the stories from the communities and groups Corra works alongside. I believe that to promote meaningful change in society, people’s voices and lived experiences must be uplifted, shared and strengthened. With this belief at the heart of my work, I am motivated to help communities find power in their voices and work to end inequality through representation and collaboration.

Head of Policy and Communications

I lead the Policy and Communications work of Corra. I love working in a role that’s about creating spaces for people to be heard, share their stories, and make change happen. I have a strong interest in human rights which for me is all about people having power in their own lives and everything being built on the belief that everyone is free and equal.

Deputy Chair

After a spending his early career with the British Army, Andrew worked in the investment management industry for well over 20 years, latterly in senior management and Board roles. He is also involved with ECAS, a charity focused on supporting people with disabilities, and chairs the Officers’ Association Scotland, which provides ex officers of HM Forces welfare and support for the transition out of military life. Andrew is also a trustee of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Association which among other things provides welfare support to veterans of that historic Scottish Infantry Regiment.

Trustee

Kirsten is a chartered accountant, holding dual membership of CIPFA and ICAS. She brings more than a decade of experience in finance leadership roles. Prior to this, she trained as an auditor with a Big 4 firm and is a former Head of Internal Audit for a FTSE 250 company.

Originally from Arbroath, Kirsten has recently returned to Scotland after 11 years living and working overseas and now lives with her husband in West Lothian.

Kirsten will take up her position as a Corra Trustee in late March.

Trustee

Pratul is an accomplished IT Leader renowned for his adeptness in delivering business critical solutions to clients. With over two decades of experience, he has spearheaded numerous large-scale and intricate projects and services across diverse global landscapes. Currently serving as the Delivery Director at NTT DATA UK, based in Glasgow, Pratul excels in leading multicultural and distributed delivery teams across Government Sector. His expertise encompasses the successful execution of medium to large-scale projects in Application Development, Testing, and Maintenance, employing a spectrum of delivery methodologies including waterfall and agile.

Pratul’s career is distinguished by his customer-centric approach and extensive experience in multi-shore models. His educational background includes a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Strategy and Planning from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering from SSCET, Bhilai.

Trustee

Andrew is an experienced public service leader, and became a trustee in 2024. He has been responsible for significant innovations in public policy and services including, health, education, employment, the environment and public finance. He has recently retired from the Scottish Government, after holding a wide-range of senior leadership roles since the start of Devolution.

Trustee

Mark has over 35 years’ experience in leadership and management roles across the voluntary sector and local government. For the past 20 years he has held senior strategic leadership positions in three different Scottish councils with responsibilities for many front-line services including education housing children’s social work and community development/empowerment.

His professional interests range from good governance to the reform of public services to the natural environment to the creation of a just and inclusive society. Mark is married with four grown up children.

Trustee

Rob has over twenty years’ experience working in investment roles providing capital to support management buy-outs and corporate development, initially within the private equity division of a large UK bank and subsequently at a mid-market private equity firm.

Since 2013 he has been an active social impact investor specialising in the UK elderly healthcare sector and has served as a non-executive director of a regional care home operator. Until recently he was also a trustee and treasurer at an Edinburgh-based charity supporting vulnerable elderly people.

Trustee

Graeme has spent his career advising organisations on the full spectrum of their communication plans, from FTSE 100s through to tech start-ups, plus leading cultural organisations. In 2022 he set-up UXL Marketing, through which he operates as a Portfolio Marketing Director & Board Advisor to a variety of clients.

He lives in East Lothian with his family, and is also a Board Member and Trustee of Grid Iron Theatre Company, and Gifford Community Land Company.

Trustee

Michaela is Chief Executive of Peek (Possibilities for each and every child) and has over 13 years’ experience in developing, leading and managing community projects with children, young people and families impacted by poverty in Glasgow. Michaela was a UNICEF Flying Scot Ambassador during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and helped to raise over £6million for UNICEF UK. Michaela was recognised as one of YWCA Scotland’s 2019 ‘30 under 30’.

Trustee

Tasnim is a researcher-activist with a particular interest in intersectional disability justice. Working towards challenging deep-seated roots of inequality her approach is centred on equity care as well as ongoing learning and growth. Her passions lie in community building and engagement creating knowledge and evidence that drive change and strengthening the disability movement.

Her experience spans across various impactful initiatives such as her advisory role for Trust for London’s Disability Justice Fund supporting Greater London Authority and the Met Police’s engagement efforts with marginalised communities collaborating with Sheffield University’s Centre for Equity and Inclusion in fostering anti-ableist practices and her role as a trustee at the Alliance for Inclusive Education.

Tasnim is currently completing her PhD at Durham University where her mixed-methods research is exploring the intersectional experiences of Disabled Black and Brown people across the UK.