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About Us
Our Trust was established in 2017 following a community-wide consultation that highlighted a desire from local people for a grass-roots approach towards making our community a better place to live, work and play.
We facilitate social, economic and environmental growth on the Easter Ross Peninsula, which includes: Tain, Hill of Fearn, Inver, Portmahomack, Kilmuir and Logie Easter, Milton, Nigg and the Seaboard villages of Hilton, Balintore, and Shandwick.
Our Timeline
Community consultation in November 2017- led to the formation of the Trust
Introduction of Community Markets in May 2018
In December 2018, we celebrated our first Community Awards
In May 2019, we opened up the Tain Community Enterprise Hub
By September 2019, we had 4 employees working for the Trust
In February 2020, we introduced training opportunities for our community
In March 2020, we became a COVID-19 Crisis Centre
By April 2020, we engaged with 95 volunteers to help support our community
Our Board
Sarah Mackenzie
Chairperson
Business & Training
Carrie Affrin
Trustee
Voice Over Artist & Singer
Fin Macrae
Trustee
Graphic Designer & The Arts
Sharon Robertson
Trustee
Sales & Youth Work
Lachlan Stewart
Trustee
Architect & Heritage
Duncan MacDonald
Trustee
Architect & Business
Jason Ubych
Trustee
Local Historian & Tourism
“It is an honour to head up the Tain and District Development trust team. The board is made up of local people - who have a passion for community development and a diverse set of skills, knowledge and experience. Together we are fully committed to seeing the vision of our community members through and are excited to see all of the hard work come to fruition in the future.”
Sarah Mackenzie
Say Hello to Our Team
Our team are tasked with implementing the strategic vision of the Board and managing the day to day work of the Trust which includes: Managing community projects, cultivating support for local businesses, engaging with our community and raising funds.
Nickey
Hub Manager
With a range of diverse experience across management, customer service and administration, Nickey brings a burst of energy to the team alongside excellent communication and leadership skills. Born and bred in Tain, she brings extensive local knowledge and is eager to help the community and the wider District thrive.
Rachel
Marketing Officer
With a solid background in marketing and communications, working across multiple sectors including education, creative industries and engineering. Rachel is passionate about people and the written word. Growing up in a small village she understands the importance of a strong community.
Natalie
Community Fund Manager
With a degree in Finance & Entrepreneurship from the University of Strathclyde, achieving a 1st Class award for her dissertation on Development Trusts and experience in supply chain at GSK, Irvine and London, book-keeping and business planning at Mackay & Co, Golspie and some work experience at the Helmsdale & District Development Trust.
Caitlin
Business Administrator
Personable and detail-oriented, Caitlin is responsible for carrying out daily administrative duties. Her work also includes taking the lead on the Community Markets.
Dave
Community Liason Officer
With a HNC in Business Studies, Dave is has worked for various local businesses & has volunteered with several local community groups including a fund raiser for CLIC Sargent Scotland [which supports children with cancer].
