The Scottish Cycling Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Gulland as its new Chair, alongside Malcolm Patterson, Jackie Whalen, and Sarah Wylie as new Trustees.
The appointments bring additional leadership, experience and expertise to the Foundation as it continues its work to create opportunities through cycling and support riders, clubs, communities and projects across Scotland.
Iain Gulland joins the Foundation as Chair, providing strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees and helping to guide the charity through its next phase of development. His appointment will support the Foundation’s ambitions to increase its impact, develop new partnerships and strengthen its long-term sustainability.
Malcolm Patterson, Jackie Whalen, and Sarah Wylie are adding valuable knowledge, professional experience and fresh perspectives to the Board. They will work alongside the existing Trustees Kathy Gilchrist, Fiona Cockburn, Mark Fraser and Lesley Ingram-Sills to support the Foundation’s governance, fundraising and future programmes.
Kathy Gilchrist, founding Trustee of the Scottish Cycling Foundation, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Iain, Malcolm and Jackie to the Scottish Cycling Foundation. Each brings considerable experience, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to making a positive difference.
“The Foundation has an important role in helping more people benefit from cycling and supporting talented riders to achieve their potential. These appointments strengthen our Board and will help us build on the progress already made as we look towards an exciting future.”
Iain Gulland, Chair, Scottish Cycling Foundation
“I am delighted to join the Board and bring my leadership experience and passion for cycling to help shape the next stage of the Foundation’s development. It is an exciting time for cycling in Scotland, and I am keen to increase the Foundation’s impact in making the most of the opportunities ahead. It’s also great to welcome the addition of Malcolm and Jackie to the Trustee Board. Their knowledge and skills will add further weight to the Charity’s governance and leadership and I’m looking forward to getting down to work with them and the other Trustees.”
Malcolm Patterson, Trustee
Having served on the board of Scottish Cycling when we first discussed the possibility of a charitable foundation, I am delighted to now be involved with it. The Scottish Cycling Foundation aims to change lives through cycling, and I am excited to support and contribute to this journey.
Jackie Whalen, Trustee
I am thrilled to be joining SCF as a Trustee.
Jackie Whalen has over 20 years of experience in fundraising and communications across charity, education, culture, heritage, and sports sectors. She is currently the Collective Giving Manager at the University of St Andrews, specializing in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, philanthropy, and operations.
Sarah Wylie, Trustee
As Scottish Cycling’s representative on the Scottish Cycling Foundation, she will support the charity’s governance and help strengthen the relationship between the two organisations.
The Scottish Cycling Foundation is the official charity of Scottish Cycling. It supports individuals, clubs and communities by raising funds and investing in projects that increase participation, develop cycling talent and help make cycling more accessible throughout Scotland.
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