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Our Trustees

We’re very fortunate to be led by an amazing Board of Trustees. These dedicated individuals bring passion, knowledge, and experience to help Centred thrive and make a difference.

Our Board of Trustees provides governance, accountability, and long-term vision. They volunteer their time and expertise to ensure Centred is run responsibly and delivers on its mission for the communities we serve.

The role of the board of Trustees is to:

  • Develop and uphold the vision, mission and values of the organisation.
  • Shape our direction, strategy and planning.
  • Plan and maintain the structure and resources needed for our work.
  • Set policies and procedures for all our activities, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff.
  • Put systems in place for reporting and monitoring.
  • Manage risk and responsibility and make sure we follow the guidance of our governing document, external regulators and the law.
  • Monitor our financial affairs to make sure they’re conducted and reported properly and accurately.

Our trustees generously give their time and expertise without payment, serving on a voluntary basis to support our mission.

We are always on the lookout for more trustees to join us. Scroll down to view our current trustees.

Phyllis from Clarity Walk

Phyllis Finnie

Trustee

Phyllis’s career has included 17 years working as a mental health nurse before retiring and joining Centred as a board member. Phyllis has been involved in an initiative called Clarity Walks since it was set up in 2019 which provides free wellbeing walks in the Inverness region which is now run by Centred. Phyllis continues to be a key volunteer walk leader for Clarity Walks and to date the service has supported thousands of people of all ages and abilities improve their wellbeing in nature. Find out more about Clarity Walks.
A Trustee to the Charity John Ross

John Ross

Trustee

John is an award-winning journalist with over 40 years’ experience in the media and PR industry together with extensive knowledge of the Highlands. Born in Inverness, he started his career as a reporter with the Press and Journal, before taking up a role for The Scotsman. Since March 2025, John has been a freelance PR manager and consultant. He is also chairman of the Highlands and Islands Press Ball, an annual event that brings together print, broadcast and digital media from across the region.
A Trustee to the Charity Luthien Lark

Luthien Lark

Trustee

Luthien is the Senior Regional Volunteer Development Officer and Lead of the Volunteer Academy at the Highland Third Sector Interface, supporting organisations to strengthen volunteering, develop practice and build volunteering capacity. Her background spans mental health services, lecturing in social care, and leading third sector projects focused on employability, training, and community development. As a Trustee, Luthien brings strategic insight, sector knowledge, and a commitment to compassionate, community‑led support across the Highlands.
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Tanja Walser

Trustee

Tanja is a former technology executive with more than 20 years’ experience leading global teams and organisational transformation. Now a Functional Medicine Health Coach, she is passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing through evidence-informed lifestyle approaches. She brings expertise in strategy, change management and leadership to the Centred Board.
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Dr Kate Lamont

Trustee

Kate, a Behavioural Scientist at the Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health, is a social scientist and project manager / team leader. She has experience in qualitative data collection methods, participatory and peer research, community development, and co-production. She has focussed on areas including mental health and wellbeing of rural communities. She is an experienced research interviewer and collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams, Chair of the SRUC Social Science Ethics Committee and a Mental Health First Aider.
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Lindsay Conway

Trustee

Lindsay has recently joined our board this month. More details about Lindsay to follow.