Board and Staff
The Blackwood Foundation Director and Board of Management and are responsible for implementing the strategic and operational plans for the Foundation. Meet our Board and Staff:
David Jarrold - Blackwood Foundation Director
David is the first Director of the Blackwood Foundation. He is tasked with turning an innovative concept into a successful and sustainable organisation which delivers on its mission of enhancing independent living. This is a challenge that David is relishing. His responsibilities include setting the strategic direction of the organisation and delivering operational objectives. With a background in housing, social enterprise and business development, David has considerable experience in project development and start-up ventures.
Stephen Gallagher MA
Stephen is Head of Improvement and Support for the NHS in Scotland and Leads National Improvement Programmes and Support as part of the Delivery Group. Prior to that he was an Associate Director and Programme Manager with the Centre for Change and Innovation. He was a key contributor to the development and implementation of the Joint Future agenda - bringing together health, housing and social work services to deliver joint and person centred community care services. Stephen joined the Board in April 2003.
Lizanne Burton
Lizanne is a disabled tenant living in an Association development in Edinburgh. She has been involved in various voluntary posts relating to children with special needs and their parents. She has also undertaken a college course in psychology. Lizanne joined the board in June 2005.
David Gallant
David is a disabled tenant living in our scheme in Oban who took early retirement in 1991. Over the last eight years, he has been involved with a number of voluntary organisations and has organised holidays and other activities for disabled people and disadvantaged children. He has also held public office when he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Inverness Harbour Trust. He has extensive experience in human rights and disability issues, campaigning, equal opportunities, welfare rights and benefits and tenant participation, and is an expert on the European Convention on Human Rights. David joined the board in August 2005.
Bill Grant MCIBS
Bill is a Management Consultant specialising in Change Management, Finance and Technology consulting, largely for local government and the voluntary sector. His background includes senior appointments in the banking and voluntary sectors, as well as founder of one of Scotland's most successful Internet businesses. Bill has also held a number of respected public appointments including past president of a Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of several small businesses. He is currently a voluntary Trustee of Grand Central Savings Bank, a registered charity providing banking to homeless people. Bill was appointed to the Board in September 2006 and has been Chair of the Audit Committee since June 2007.
Bob Millar CA
Bob is a Director of New City Vision, an organisation involved in large scale housing-led urban renewal and regeneration projects. He was also formerly Chief Executive of Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland and a director of Miller Homes. Bob joined the Board in July 2004 and was appointed Chair of the Board of Margaret Blackwood Technical Consultants (MBTC) in January 2005.
