2025 Council Election

Proposer: Dr Julian Caldecott
Seconder: Craig Marshall

Bob has always felt very close to the natural world but a painful epiphany on the consequences of our disconnection with nature brought a radical change in his life and career, refocusing on our innate connection to nature. A PhD led to Bob holding key supporting roles with North Wales Wildlife Trust, the Welsh Government and others.

Founder of the Voices of Connection Project, his experience in strategy, governance and business planning is combined with his passion for bringing nature and people together in new and inclusive ways. Bob lives in Comrie but is outside whenever possible.

Proposer: Lucy Graham
Seconder: Andrea Tomečková

Alastair studied geography for a degree and continued this interest into later life. He has previously been a member of Council for two terms and has served on the Finance and Audit Committee. He has strong Board experience in business and is currently serving on the Peter Vardy Foundation, which focuses on providing grants to children-focused charities. He also helps with the Bethany Trust Care Van providing food and drink to the homeless in Edinburgh.

Alastair is keen to become more actively involved again with environmental concerns and helping protect Scotland’s amazing natural habitat.

Proposer: Bill Lambert
Seconder: Martyn Murray

Stephen is an experienced lawyer. After more than 20 years as a corporate lawyer with leading international law firm Linklaters, he now works for a wildlife conservation NGO which has projects in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America. His legal role there includes project design, acquisitions, cooperative projects, charity law compliance and governance.

He is also a trustee and the vice chair of another NGO which focuses on orangutans in Indonesia. Stephen enjoys walking, particularly in the Perthshire hills, running, loch swimming, wildlife photography and music.

Proposer: Vi Shannon
Seconder: Margaret Simpson

Caroline has an environment and investment background and an active interest in habitat and wildlife restoration. Caroline’s career started in business, then moved to management within the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and environmental management with the National Trust for Scotland.

As a current member of the UK-wide Environmental Funders’ Network, Caroline now focuses on increasing collaborative funding between philanthropists and government, to invest in a wide spectrum of habitat conservation and improvement projects. With previous Chair, Trustee and Board roles, Caroline has strong governance experience and practical legal knowledge, which she would love to use to support the Trust.

Proposer: Pippa Baker
Seconder: Tracy McLachlan

Cory brings 30+ years of experience in environmental education, biodiversity management and conservation leadership, having held Board roles with Wester Ross Biosphere and GALE Development Trust in the Highlands. As co-founder of a net zero training co-operative, they understand sustainability, governance and financial resilience.

Cory led rural and urban regeneration initiatives and conservation projects as Head of Biodiversity at a Wildlife Trust and Education Manager at the Lake District National Park. They have an interest in mental health and its links to outdoor experiences. After more than a decade living in Wester Ross, they are now based on the Moray coast.

Proposer: Andrea Tomečková
Seconder: Alistair McVittie

Jenny is a Finance Manager at the Church of Scotland, with specific responsibilities for General Trustees. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2009 and worked in practice for 16 years. During this time, Jenny specialised in charity audit and accounting, working with a wide range of Scottish charities. She joined the Church of Scotland in 2021.

Moving out of practice has allowed Jenny the time to get involved in the wider charity sector, as a trustee and member of technical charity panels. Away from work, Jenny is a keen runner, to balance out her love of baking.