About Us Alasdair Lightbody – Has been involved since the very beginning! Indeed it was Alasdair who chaired the Alzheimer Scotland Advisory Body for the advocacy project. He then set up the steering group that was to deliver Ceartas. Alasdair was a former carer for a family member who had dementia and has remained passionate about ensuring that people with dementia and their carers are supported to live as independently as possible. Alasdair has a career in financial management and is presently employed by the Inland Revenue.
Allan Geekie – Has supported the financial management, policies and procedures of the organisation. Allan arrived at Ceartas after 37 years in the Clydesdale Bank where latterly he was employed as an auditor. As Treasurer, Allan has assisted the organisation to develop the appropriate structures for Ceartas to work effectively. Allan continues to work on a consultancy basis for a number of firms.
Valerie Breck – was appointed as a director in September 2005. Valerie is employed with Visibility as their operational director and therefore is ideally placed to assist the strategic development of Ceartas as well as an expertise in working with people with a sensory impairment.
Martin Brickley- is retired from paid employment but actively involved in a number of local initiatives. Most notably Martin is secretary of the Kirkintilloch and District Seniors Forum and therefore brings to the organisation the experiences and concerns of older people living locally.
Charlie Murphy –has a breadth of experience that is proving to be vital as Ceartas develops. Charlie was formerly a resource worker for the voluntary sector at the Dementia Services Development Centre at Stirling University and is now employed as the manager of the Glasgow Access Panel supplying the board with a valuable insight into individuals affected by disability.
