Andrew Burton

Andrew is married to Vicky and has two sons, they enjoy living in South Queensferry. Andrew has been a member of the board since 2016, he has been chair over the last year and took part in many events most noteably the silver jubilee celebrations at Dundas.

Where do or did you work?

SECC Events 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Andrew was involved as a volunteer many years ago, an experience which never left him. When the opportunity came up to be a member of the Board Andrew was glad to use his talents to strengthen the organisation and lead it forward into generations to come.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Andrew enjoys spending time with his young family

John Ferguson

John has been on our board twice and  most recently joined in 2016. John is very supportive of all our work and in championing Queensferry Care in the local area.

Where do or did you work?

After an enjoyable career in leadership roles with RBS, NatWest and Babcock International John is now Managing Partner of his own business (John Ferguson Leadership Ltd)

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

As an active member of the Church of Scotland the opportunity to contribute to QCCC was a meaningful and relevant opportunity not to be missed, so much so this is John second tenure on QCCC Board.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

John lives in South Queensferry with his wife Jan and three daughters Amy, Rachel and Iona and is a keen golfer. He describes his golfing level as enthusiastic but not quite competent …. yet.

Dan Blake

Dan has come on to the board in 2018 and is chair of the services committee.

Where do or did you work?

Housing 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Dan became involved as a board member in 2018 and is now chair of the services committee 

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Dan enjoys spending time with his young family 

Jan Wemyss

Jan is a very active member of our volunteer team, she is company secretary, a member of the fundraising committee and assists with administration.

Where do or did you work?

Education 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Jan became involved as a volunteer and her  administrative skills made her an ideal candidate for company secy a role she has undertaken since 2016

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Jan is an active member of her local church in Kirkliston ,sings in a choir and is a member of the guild.

Pamela McLauchlan

Pamela has been a board member since 2015 and has been involved with the services team and is chair of the newly formed Project Comittee. 

Where do or did you work?

NHS

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Pamela has taken on a very active role in the business case for the new Respite Centre

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Pamela enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandsons James and Jude.

Iain Macdonald

Iain has been a board member since 2015, and is chair of the Fundraising and Communication Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. He has recently taken early retirement from the Banking sector and is enjoying spending with his family.

Where do or did you work?

Banking 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Iain is involved in both Fundraising and Finance Committees.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Iain is an officer in the local BB company, he likes to spend time at his caravan with his wife Karen. 

Ian Laing

Ian became a board member in 2017 and is Finance Director. He is a great supporter of the organisation and heads up the finance committee.

Where do or did you work?

Banking for a total of 48 years in a variety of roles.  Clydesdale Bank 35 years, Standard Life Bank (latterly Barclays) for 13 years.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Almost 5 years as a Director and took over from David Batty who had been looking to retire for some time.  Through QPC had been loosely involved for some years and wanted to support the charity in any way I could.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Golf, walking and looking after our grandchildren are my main pursuits and I am also an elder in Queensferry Parish Church for the past 34 years.

Harun Rashid

Harun has been a member of the Board since 2017, he takes an active part in the finance committee.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Finance Committee 

Matt Purdie

Matt has been on the board since 2016, he is also a volunteer gardener and also does some DIY jobs at The Haven.

Matt is an active member of the South Queensferry Rotarians and a member of their social committee.

Where do or did you work?

Former director of a removal company .

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Matt is a fantastic supporter of Queensferry Care on the fundraising and property committee, he is an active member of the South Queensferry Rotary. 

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Matt enjoys travelling with family, social secy at the South Queensferry Rotary Club, gardening volunteering for Queensferry Care

Lady Lydia

Lady Stewart-Clark is our Honorary President and lives in the nearby Dundas Estate, she and her husband Sir Jack recently hosted our Silver jubilee celebrations at the marquee at Dundas Castle Pavillion.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Lady Lydia takes part in the annual golf tournament and presents prizes, she also attends board meetings and supports fundraising events.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Lady Lydia enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

Dr Alison Macartney

Alison is a local GP and has been a Board member since 2017, she is vice chair of the services committee.

Where do or did you work?

South Queensferry Medical Practise 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Alison is an active member of the board.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Alison enjoys spending time with her family and is an active member of Dementia Friendly Queensferry 

Rev Ian Wells

Rev Wells has been involved for many year with Queensferry care helping to promote services and involvement especially within Ratho.

Where do or did you work?

Minister at Ratho Parish Church 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Rev Wells has been involved for many year with Queensferry care helping to promote services and involvement especially within Ratho.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Rev Wells enjoys spending time with his wife and family.

Aileen Morton

Aileen is our day care coordinator and ensures that all our members enjoy the time they spend at The Haven. 

Where do or did you work?

Aileen is also involved in local youth work.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Aileen works alongside our support team to give all members a fun filled enjoyable day at The Haven.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Aileen enjoys training and taking part in competitive running, training her dogs and spending time with family.

Anita Roberts

Anita is a member of our relief team and enjoys spending time with our members at The Haven

Where do or did you work?

NHS

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Anita has been a member of relief staff for a number of years.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Anita enjoys travelling 

Carol Findlay

Carol joined our staff team in 2016 and is assisted by a fundraising and communications committee. 

Where do or did you work?

I am very lucky to work for Queensferry Care

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

I started working at QCCC in Sept 2016, I love spending time with the members at day care.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

I spend my spare time walking my two Lhasa Apso’s Toby and Oban, being an Officer at BB’s and spending time with my family.

Gillian Smith

Gillian has been involved with Queensferry Care for over 20 years and is now joint manager along with Liz.

Where do or did you work?

The Haven

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

I started as a volunteer in 1998, I really wanted to work with carers, and Queensferry Care gave me the opportunity to gain experience through volunteering.  I was then employed as Carer Support and Development Worker in 2000 until the contract was transferred to VOCAL in 2015.  I have also had a stint as Day Care Coordinator (2010-2014), and now job share Manger since 2014.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

I like a wee jog, I recently joined a samba band which is fantastic.

Jemma Falconer

Jemma works within day care, leading activities and organising outings 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Jemma is a support worker 

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Jemma spends time with friends and family, she is trainging at the moment for a sponsored run.

John Robson

John is our Supper Club Coordinator as well as being a member of relief staff. John organises trips out for the members of supper club and takes part in all types of activites  

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

John is both a supper club coordinator, relief support staff and a volunteer

What hobbies and interests do you have?

John enjoys spending time with his family, and going out on his motorbikes.

Linda Drysdale

Linda lives in South Queensferry and is part of our relief team. Linda has recently completed her SVQ2 (Level 6) in Health and Social Care.

Where do or did you work?

LInda spent many years working at the local Playgroup 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Linda is a member of our relief team and also takes part in the fundraising events .

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Linda enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog and weekends away seeing different parts of Scotland.

Liz McIntosh

Liz has been an employee at Queesferry Care for the past 16 years, she is joint general manager and works at the beginning of the week

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

I knew previous Manager as I worked in the day care sector too and at a training event we both attended she had told me about a new service they were starting at QCCC and when position was advertised I applied as it sounded quite different to what I was doing and was a new challenge for me and glad to say I was successful. This was in 2003 so I came on board as Housing Support Coordinator and when the Manager left I applied for the post and again was successful.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

I love reading mainly crime genre but open to recommendations of any good book, going to the cinema, meeting up with friends and family and trying very hard to get fit!

Lorna Russell

Lorna is both Queensferry Care's Volunteer Coordinator and supports local organisations with the Volunteer Hub. 

Where do or did you work?

Lorna has worked for Queensferry Care for the past 16 years.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Lorna organises all aspects of volunteering, including befrienders, gardeners, drivers and day care volunteers. 

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Lorna enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and reading.

Natasha MacDonald

Natasha joined us in 2018 and  has worked for 15 years in various roles in care.

Where do or did you work?

Natasha has previously worked for care at home and Leonard Cheshire Disability

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Natasha takes part in all aspects of daycare, including organising events and outings

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Natasha enjoys spending time with her family.

Sharon Adams

Sharon and her family stay in South Queensferry, she is a former hairdresser Sharon has recently started her own beauty business.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Sharon covers for support staff and takes part in all aspects of daycare. Sharon also comes along for pamper sessions and enjoys the one to one time she can spend with members.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Sharon spends a lot of time being Mum's taxi, she also enjoys spending family time on holidays.

Stephen Harris

Stephen has had a very varied working career, and is now enjoying working part time so he can pursue his hobbies and spend time with friends and family.

Where do or did you work?

Stephen previously was part of a family office furniture business.

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Stephen is involved with all finance and adminstrative matters of the organisation

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Stephen enjoys ceilidhs, referreeing football matches, swimming and walking holidays with his wife.

Susan Norton

Susan has been a staff member for a number of years and has taken on various roles, at present she is supporting both the Lunch Club and the Supper Club 

When and why did you get involved with QCCC?

Susan has taken on various supporting roles within the organisation and always goes above a beyond to ensure members have an enjoyable day at Day Care with her quizes and activities.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

Susan runs the yacht cluc cafe at Port Edgar, enjoys spending time with her 4 grown up children and travelling with her partner and Charlie the Monkey (QCCC Mascot)