Larkhall & District Volunteer Group Board
Anne Alston - Chair
Chairing LDVG since 2017, Anne has enjoyed the challenge of seeing the charity expand and move into larger premises. She worked for 32 years as a civil servant in DWP and has qualifications in Business Admin and Guidance. Over the years Anne has served as a member of committees; Playgroup, Scouts and work-based groups. Alongside her current role as Chair, Anne has been an elder at Chalmers Parish Church since 2016. Her involvement with LDVG began as a volunteer for call line, then went on to include lunch clubs and as an escort, and she continues to help with call line and lunch clubs. She enjoys this interest during retirement and values her involvement in the community.
Grant Riley - Finance Trustee
Grant currently works in Strategic Communication at North Lanarkshire Council. He has a Bachelor's degree in film and media; a diploma in digital marketing and another in leadership and management. Grant is also involved in a variety of other roles including secretary of the Townhead Parent Team, a steering group member of Digital North Lanarkshire and a member of Scotland's Town Partnership. He is looking forward to working as part of the board after joining in November 2021, and taking on the role of Finance Trustee from 2022.
Jim McCann
Jim spent 40 years in the motor trade, 22 years as General Manager. He has been volunteering as a driver for about 6 years, latterly with LDVG. Jim has been on the Board since 2017 and is still active as a volunteer driver.
Ronnie Nisbet
Ronnie has been self-employed for over 40 years and gained rich and varied experience in business and financial management, as well as people management. Whilst still operating as Managing Director for his own firm, he has combined volunteering for several years, mainly as a driver. Ronnie takes great interest in the work of LDVG and wanted to become more involved in the management side of things, and has been on the Board since September 2018.
Stuart McDowell
Stuart joined the Boared in 2020 and has a background in financial services. During his 30+ years in the sector, Stuart managed teams across Europe and held senior positions in Terex. Stuart is a local lad having been born in Quarter and is also the president of the Lanarkshire Leagues Bowling Association. He is looking forward to working with LDVG and in furthering it's development and growth within the community.
Fredin Varghese
A strong interest in the financial sector, coupled with a desire to contribute to the community, motivated me to pursue the prestigious ACCA qualification. Building upon a strong academic foundation establised at UWS, I furthered my knowledge by obtaining an MBA in Business Management. Prior to this, I completed a BA(Hons) in International Business and Finance,equipping me with a comprehensive understanding of finanical principles and business operations. My involvment in various organisations has fostered a well-rounded skill set. As a Property Committee Member at the Church of Scotland, I gained valuable experience in budget management and resource allocation. Additionally, leading a team as a Squad Captain at Olio Exchange honed my leadership skills. My participation in the National Service Scheme (NSS) in India further instilled the value of community service and teamwork.
Elizabeth Amos
Elected to the Board in August 2024. Elizabeth is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the financial sector, specialising in customer service excellence, cash management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. She holds an MSc in Development Finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Finance & Regulation, and a BSc(Hons) in Accounting, complemented by professional memberships with the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria (CIFCN), the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), and the National Institute of Training & Development (NITAD). Elizabeth integrates strong financial expertise with leadership and people management skills and is committed to fostering innovation, driving strategic growth, and making a meaningful impact in both her profession and community.
Lara Henderson
Elected to the Board in August 2025.
Adam Brownlie
Elected to the board in August 2025.
Norval Toryusen
Elected to the board in August 2025. I have worked in the retail sector for over 30 years, in various roles, progressing to management level, and have led many teams in different environments. I enjoy interacting and helping people in various fields and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time to date volunteering with LDVG, whether it be int he community cafe, as a driver, or with the call line. I look forward to continuing with my volunteering - and now as a member of the Board - to help support the organisation, to drive it forward to be a success within and for the community.
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