Who we are
A not for profit organisation and Scottish Charity we are also a Registered Social Landlord. As one of the largest providers of housing and support services for older people in Scotland with just over 5400 properties and a range of services, our customers extend far and wide.
Our Vision
A Scotland where people of all ages are respected, can make their own choices, and are able to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of older people by offering a diverse range of housing, care and other services.
Our Values
Caring We have a passion for supporint each other Honesty We are open, fair, just and act with integrity Equality and Diversity We deal with all people equally and celebrate diversity Dignity We treat all individuals with respect Inclusion We involve our people in what we do because their openions matter Ambition We want to be the best at what we do and we want our people to realise their potential Kindness We understand that kind words and actions make our organisation great
Governed by a Board of Management and supported by the Senior Management Team we have strong foundations on which to continue for many years to come. Documents relating to governance are available here.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Bield, please request an application from Clare Beesley, Governance & Administration Manager at ceadmin@bield.co.uk.
Our Membership Policy can be found here.
Meet some of our our key people below.
Ms. Patricia Dawson

Board Member - Elected September 2017
Mrs. Ingirid Deuling

Board Member - Elected September 2006
Dr. Lynne Douglas

Chief Executive
Mr. Robert Fernie

Vice-Chair - September 2018
Board Member - Elected September 2017
Dr. Lesley Holdsworth

Chair of Bield - March 2020
Board Member - Elected September 2015
Ms. Val Hunter

Director of Business Development
Diana Maclean

Director of Customer Experience - SMT
Ms. Isabel McGarvie

Chair of Performance and Audit Committee – September 2019
Board Member - Elected September 2017
Ms. Margaret Moore

Vice-Chair – March 2020
Board Member - Elected September 2018
Ms. Susan Napier
Chair of Bield - September 2016
Board Member - Elected September 2014
Mr. Gerry O'Sullivan
Board Member - Elected September 2010
Paula Rice

Director of Finance & Resources – SMT
Mr. David Scobie

Board Member - Elected September 2012
Ms. Moira Sibbald

Chair of Remuneration Committee – September 2019
Board Member - Elected September 2017
Mr. William Smalley
Board Member - Elected September 2015