COMMUNITY FUND BOARD
The fund is administered through a group of non-executive Members who live, work and have an active presence in each of the communities of Largs, Fairlie and Cumbrae The role of the board is to receive and evaluate funding applications, which must meet the set criteria, distribute the funds and to monitor the progress of each successful applicant.
Drew Cochrane - ChairmanDrew Cochrane is the editor of the Largs & Millport Weekly News and is a former chairman of the Society of Editors (Scotland). He has been involved in community life in the Largs area for almost 40 years. |
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David Boyle - SecretaryOwner of the Halliday Pharmacy in Largs, David attended Largs Academy and Strathclyde University where he graduated as a Pharmacist in 1999. He first worked at Boots St Enoch Centre Glasgow for 4 years before opening Halliday Pharmacy in 2004. David is married with one child and lives in Largs. |
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Alan Hill - DirectorAlan Hill was educated at Largs Academy and Glasgow University where he obtained a Law Degree. He has worked in several law firms in Ayrshire and is now a Partner in local firm, Robert F Duff & Co who have offices in Largs and Millport. Alan is one of the longest serving Councillors on North Ayrshire Council and was first elected in 1999. He is actively involved in a large number of local groups throughout the North Coast. Alan is married to Julie and lives in Fairlie with their four children. |
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Alex Gallagher - DirectorAlex Gallagher has lived in North Ayrshire for 35 years. He worked in the computer industry and as a self-employed business consultant. He has been a Local Councillor for five years. In addition to his Council duties he is Chair of the Largs Viking Festival and a Trustee of Haylie House. He is the former Chair of Largs Academy and Largs Community Council. |
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Alistair Green - DirectorAlistair Green is the Managing Partner of leading North Ayrshire Law firm Taylor and Henderson who have offices in Largs, West Kilbride, Saltcoats Irvine and Kilwinning. He is also a director of Glasgow Solicitors Property Centre (GSPC). Alistair lives in Fairlie and is a member of Fairlie Community Council. Alistair's legal expertise is in residential and commercial conveyancing, estate agency, financial services, business law, wills and estates. |
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Elisabethe Marshall - DirectorElizabethe Marshall has lived in Largs for the past 35 years. A registered Nurse and Midwife, she was a Conservative Member of North Ayrshire Council for the past 12 years. She retired in 2012. Married with three children and two grandchildren, Elizabethe is a member of St John's Church in Largs, the Gideon Society and Scripture Union. |
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Joan Rae - DirectorJoan Rae, is the chairman of the Largs Community Council and has been an active member of the Largs and North Ayrshire community for many years. Born and lived in Largs all her life she is a former pupil of Largs Academy. With her husband, Bobby Rae, the immediate past Provost of North Ayrshire, Joan has 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren. She is an Elder of the Church, and a long standing member of The Largs Players, member of the WRVS and Chair of the Largs Heritage Centre. |
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Rachel Anderson - DirectorRachel is the Community Relations Manager for Kelburn Wind Farm. She works for RES, the owner and operator of Kelburn Wind Farm and is based in Glasgow. Rachel handles the local community liaison and is your point of contact for information about the wind farm and any media enquiries. |
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