Fiona Barr
Fiona's bio will be coming soon
Stewart Reid
(Treasurer)
When I retired, a little over 5 years ago, I knew I wanted to do some voluntary work. I also knew that, after 30-odd years as an accountant in financial services, I did not want to be a charity’s money person. And up until now that’s exactly what’s happened. I’ve volunteered for Edinburgh Art Festival, The Listening Service (at Edinburgh Sheriff Court), a foodbank and the Covid and flu vaccination programmes. All very rewarding and the kind of change I was looking for.
Morag Phillips
Owner/Principal of Lothian Dance Academy for 32 years. Former professional dancer involved in dance & dance education 45 years.
Experienced events and shows organiser. Registered teacher Royal Academy of Dance. Experience in advertising networking & social media. Active in local community.
I've lived in Portobello for about five years and having tried to move in for about ten years before that absolutely love being here. Professionally I've a background in charities and community development.
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Having spent most of my life in small villages I've always really understood the value of having central places where people can gather and hold events. It's fantastic to be able to have that on a fairly large scale on our doorstep. ​
Sally Dyson
Wendy Davies
(Chair)
My background is in community development and for the last 30 years I worked as a consultant on equality and diversity issues. I retired a few years ago and since then I have been active as a board member in a number of organisations including Engender, Community Renewal, ELCAP and the Scottish Women’s Budget Group. I’ve lived in Portobello for 23 years and I love it here.
Damian Harney
(Secretary)
Experienced IT professional with almost 20 years in various sectors such as telecoms, finance and public sector. Main area of expertise is change management.
I grew up at the top of Leith Walk - but have lived in King's Road since around 1980.
I was the councillor for Portobello from 1994 to 2007. I'm a volunteer with the Portobello Older Peoples Project - where I'm also treasurer.
I've long had an interest in public transport, especially rail - and chair the Capital Rail Action Group. I'm a vice-president of the Scottish Association for Public Transport and on the committee of Railfuture Scotland.
I'm a member of Portobello Rotary Club.
I've just retired after 41 years on the railway.
Lawrence Marshall
Beth joined the board in 2024 having lived in Porty for a year and Edinburgh for 10. Beth is all about the arts having trained and worked in the sector she has experience of working for funding bodies, grassroots organisations and national institutions plus lots of voluntary work for various organisations. Beth currently works at the National Galleries of Scotland in the Finance department and the Learning & Engagement department and enjoys the challenges of blending two separate directorates within the same organisation. Beth believes in making art accessible to all and is delighted to be volunteering for an organisation with the same values.
Beth Dunant
Board of Trustees
The current Board was elected at the AGM on 9th October 2024