Board & Staff

Staff

Victoria McRae
Chief Executive Officer
victoria@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692002
07872464215

With extensive experience in both the private and third sector, I joined CVS Falkirk in 2010, to develop volunteering while overseeing key strategic objectives locally and nationally for the organisation as well as creating projects and initiatives that support the communities of Falkirk. I have recently been appointed CEO at the end of 2020.

Our sector is vibrant, diverse and creative and rose to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic through hard work with compassion and kindness. The team and I are dedicated to supporting our sector and partners in creating change and making a lasting and valued difference to the communities of Falkirk.

Kerry Kennedy
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
kerry.kennedy@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692009

Pam Dixon
Finance Officer
pamela@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692008

I am the Finance Officer and responsible for the day to day finances of the organisation. My role involves maintaining accurate financial records for CVS Falkirk and ensuring we have robust financial practices in place. My background is in accountancy, having worked in private practice before moving into the third sector.

Tariq Mahmood
Team Leader – Organisational Development
tariq@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692004
07717032024

I am the Team Leader for Organisational Development at CVS Falkirk. I provide organisational development support to third sector organisations in the Falkirk area. This includes assisting voluntary organisations to identify and apply for grant funding, guidance and support on setting up a new charity or voluntary group, governance and training support, and helping organisations to be more effective in their management and service delivery.

Nicola Cox
Office Manager
nicola@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692000
07917008521

As the Office Manager with CVS Falkirk, I am tasked with providing high quality administration services to the organisation, the CEO and the officers of the Board.

As well as managing administration services (such as telephone and personal enquiries, mail and email as necessary and respond to correspondence as applicable), I am tasked with ensuring the day to day duties within the organisation run smoothly.

Laura Jamieson
Communications Officer
laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692003
07717600520

As Communications Officer, I am responsible for collecting and disseminating information regarding the organisation and the Falkirk area, and maintaining our social media presence. I create and distribute a weekly e-bulletin and update our website on a regular basis; I am also responsible for event planning and press relations, and create all our publications and content, including many of our graphics.

My background is rather varied, with a degree in journalism and a HND in business from Forth Valley College. I came to CVS Falkirk through my college course, completing my work experience with them and returning to volunteer, before I became an employee, as I enjoyed not only working in the third sector but with the team as a whole.

Lynsey Hansford
Interim Partnership Manager
lynsey.hansford@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692013
07917006943

I joined CVS Falkirk to develop and implement the Improving Employability Through Volunteering project, where I developed rewarding volunteering placements for people who are engaging with the Local Authority Employment and Training Unit (ETU) to improve their employability skills.

During COVID-19 I took on more of a general volunteering role, and became the Interim Partnership Manager in April 2022.

I am passionate about volunteering and I believe that the right opportunity can be a life-changing experience. In my spare time, I volunteer for a children’s activity group in my local community.

Eve Winters
Saltire Awards Administrator
Eve.Winters@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
01324 692016
07557532041

As of December 2019, I manage the multi-faceted Saltire Awards, and am an ambassador for them in the community.

I trained to achieve my Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration, serving placement at Salvation Army New Future Employability & Training Centre. I have experience in admin, reception duties, retail, and various customer service roles.

I myself volunteer in my community, assisting with active outdoor sports competitions, children’s events, and other family-oriented functions.