Lismore Community Trust - Governance
Lismore Community Trust Ltd. (Community Benefit Society) Rules
What is the difference between the Community Trust and the Community Council?
The Community Trust is a company listed at Companies House and able to receive and distribute funds according to its Rules and its Objects. It is a private limited company owned by its members who vote for a Board of Directors to run a company on their behalf.
The Community Council is the third tier of statutory government representation in Scotland. A Community Council bridges the gap between the Local Authority (Argyll and Bute) and community (residents of Lismore). Community councils help make local authorities, other public bodies and national government aware of the needs of the communities they represent. A community Council is made up of elected Councillors who are elected by the community.
While there are differences in the responsibilities the Community Council and the Trust we aim to work together for the community.
Lismore Community Trust Board of Directors.
| Andrew Livingstone | I was born and brought up on Lismore on the family farm before starting my career with a national electrical network company where I worked for 17 years. I left my role there as a Regional Operations Manager to build and develop my own logistics business which expanded to operate across UK and into parts of Europe. More recent roles have included Project Management and most latterly as a Decommissioning Director for a large international oil and gas company. I have recently returned to the island where, with my wife, we run a property letting business. |
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Anita Bachuil |
For many years I was the full time Secretary to large prestigious Agricultural Society in SW England. I moved to Lismore to marry a local where we established a high-end B&B which we ran successfully for 7 years consistently achieving 5* reviews. I have extensive experience of effective project implementation and understanding of quality customer service. | Secretary | ||
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Brona MacDougall |
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Treasurer |
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Kate McCluskie |
My professional career was in academic teaching, research and management where I developed skills in strategic planning with a special interest in widening access and quality assurance. I have family connections to Lismore from 1953 and I have a cottage in Port Ramsay which I visit as often as I can. |
Trust Director – co-opted |
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Archie McGillivrary |
I left school at 14 to take over the running of the family farm here on Lismore. I have farmed here successfully since expanding to run a significant acreage of sheep and cattle stock. I have always had a keen interest in wellbeing and livelihood of all member of the community on the island. |
Trust Director |
Community Council chair |
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Peter MacDougall |
I'm born and brought up on the island of Lismore and have worked previously in the Aquaculture industry focusing on Development and Environmental Management alongside running my family farm. I currently work with the Scottish Land Commission as the tenant farming manager. I have extensive experience in stakeholder liaison, project management and community engagement primarily on the west coast. |
Trust Director |
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Laura Savill |
My career has been varied, working initially in accounts, then undertaking my first Degree in Youth and Community Development. I worked for several years as Community Development Officer in the south of England. I eventually went on to study for my Master’s Degree in Public Health. These roles have allowed me to gain immense experience, in grants, lottery funding, developing community involvement and other areas of supporting individuals and groups to implement planning of projects through to completion. |
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Anna Stewart |
I grew up on Lismore and working on the family farm. I became the pier mistress before the introduction of the RO-RO ferries. I now work as a carer on the island and have been the school bus driver for many years. |
Trust Director |
Public Hall - director |
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| Seona MacDonald | I have roots in Lismore and returned here to live in the family house in Achnacroish 5 years ago, after a career as a Scots lawyer, Project Manager and HR/Learning and development contractor (London/Sydney), now a teacher of Special Needs, locally, I have degrees acquired in Scotland and Australia, in business and education. A lifelong learner, I am keen to promote community development and public ownership. I joined the Trust initially to assist with affordable and sheltered housing projects on the island. |
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Documents
Member and Friend Application Form
Community Benefit Society Information