After a decade of dedicated service on the Board of Abbeyfield Scotland, Chairman James Craigie has retired from the role.
James (Jim) has been Chairman of Abbeyfield Scotland, the not for profit organisation that provides independent living with support for older people in Scotland, for the past seven years and served on the Board for three years before that.
Jim has steered Abbeyfield Scotland through many changes as it adapts to the needs and expectations of older people who need support and care. His dedication to the organisation including his excellent relationship with staff saw Jim lead the Board during a restructuring of the organisation and the creation of a new subsidiary, Crandeen, which is an innovative business providing support services to people in their own homes. Jim will continue to serve on the Board of Crandeen.
Following the organisation’s AGM held on 19 September, the Board appointed Helen Barclay as its new Chair. An existing Abbeyfield Board member, Helen has a long history in senior leadership roles in the housing sector. She has over 20 years’ experience in housing management and is a SACRO qualified mediator and Chartered Institute of Housing mentor.
Ken Robertson has been appointed Vice Chair with the current Vice Chair, Nance Smith, stepping back from this role and retaining her position as Company Secretary. New Abbeyfield Scotland Chair, Helen Barclay, said: “On behalf of all the team at Abbeyfield Scotland, I want to sincerely thank Jim for his steadfast Chairmanship over the years. Building on Jim’s legacy the Board can continue to provide and develop further the highest quality services possible for our current and future residents and their families. I am proud to be appointed as the new Chair and I look forward to working with the skilled Board as we take the organisation forward.”
