Sharon moved from Glasgow to Nairn as a child. She worked with local oil fabrication yards for ten years and for the last 13 years, has worked with the Bank of Scotland, where she heads up the commercial Banking team for the Highlands.
Jane is a self-employed Management Consultant, specialising in change management. Her company offers services in consultancy, leadership development and all aspects of HR relating to change. Jane joined the board in 2013.
Carol Elliot joined the Board late in 2013. Carol has an honours degree in Psychology and an HNC in Business Studies. Carol has been a volunteer for Girlguiding for over 25 years and now edits and produces her community’s regular newsletter.
Carol lives on the Black Isle but was brought up in Caithness and has lived in Sutherland. Having also worked in most corners of the Highlands, she understands the challengers of rural communities. Carol is married and has one son and loves to travel across the pond whenever she gets the opportunity.
Alistair is a retired GP from Nairn. He was worked in Scotland, Nepal, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Alistair has provided his expertise to a range of health improvement initiatives and organisations, including the Scocial Work Inspectorate; NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, the Joint Improvement Team and Care Commission. He was formerly Chair of the Scottish Association of GP Community Hospitals.
After studying Agriculture, Henry spent two years in farm management before establishing his own landscaping business. Keenly interested in farm machinery, Henry has spent much time in the USA sourcing and shipping specialist equipment. His hobbies include designing and building equipment and shooting. Due to a progressive condition, Henry is increasingly physically disabled, which has given him great insight into disability. He works with multiple organisations such as Barnados Works to help young people achieve their potential, and has also served on the Children's Panel.
Jonathan was brought up in the Borders but finished his schooling in Nairn Academy. He went on to study Civil Engineering at Edinburgh then Social Work at Stirling University. Jonathan started his Social Work career in Central Region before coming to Highland where he focused on child-care and protection work. He developed a Disability Service for children for 10 years - making close links with adult learning disability services and being significantly engaged in policy and practice around Self-Directed Support for children. He and Ceri have two children. In April 2016, Jonathan left Highland Council and he is currently studying Theology at HTC in Dingwall, chairing a local organisation called Youth for Christ, doing a lot of administration for his church in Nairn and doing some work with the OU in supporting a Social Work student through her placement. Jonathan enjoys cooking, music and photography around Nairn. They both love the Western Isles and go when they can.
Roy was a founding Director of Highland Office Equipment Ltd and was there from 1974 until retiring in 2009. Roy was also involved at Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and carried out various Directors duties over a 6 year period.
In his spare time he has worked on the Childrens Panel since 2010 and is also a past president of the Rotary Club of Loch Ness.
Married and living in Nairnside he is also kept busy with 7 Grandchildren.
A native of Nairn, Fiona returned 20 years ago to live in her home town after working overseas. Alongside her husband, Fiona is a co-founder and director of Nairn based GHRL, providing Interim Management and Business Support Services across Scotland. Fiona has three teenage children, their middle son have significant physical and developmental disabilities.
"Having a disabled son with complex needs, I am very aware of the services that are available locally to encourage and develop young people with challenges at each stage of their life, and in particular of the difficulty in finding a place of value at a time when they are leaving the security and structure of school and (for some) home. I feel strongly that, rather than simply being 'cared for', with the correct structure, support and teaching, our son (and those with similar challenges) can be encouraged to achieve much and may be able to attain a greater potential than perhaps even we as parents recognise. Cantraybridge College offers a very special learning and nurturing environment with opportunities to provide skills and promote sustainable lifestyle choices. I'm happy as both a business person and a Mum, to play an active role in supporting and developing Cantraybridge and its service objectives."
Cantraybridge promotes the skills and talents of young people with disabilities. We champion the rights of young people by creating opportunities to learn and grow.
We support our students to develop skills equipping them for work. We empower our young people through a managed transition from college to enhance their employability.
We provide accommodation for 20 students attending College. Residents develop their independent living skills whilst they are here in preparation for living in a place of their own.
Our Social Enterprise includes Cantraybridge Cafe and Venue Hire, our Market Garden and the visitor facilities at our Aviary department. We are open from Monday to Friday 12pm - 2pm
If you think that you would to come to Cantraybridge College we will ask you to complete our application form. You will also have to discuss this with your social worker.
We are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant. For more information and to download our application park, please click here.
We hosted our recent Employers' Event, organised by Transitions Out Officer Alison Spriggs. The event was delivered by Alison along with a team of students - Kerry, Dean, Joe, Laura, Laura...
