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 support 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 opinions 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.
Meet the Board
Prof. Lesley Holdsworth
Chair of Bield - March 2020
Board Member - Elected September 2015
Ms. Margaret Moore
Vice-Chair – March 2020
Board Member - Elected September 2018
Mr. Robert Fernie
Vice-Chair - September 2018
Board Member - Elected September 2017
Mrs. Ingirid Deuling
Board Member - Elected September 2006
Mr. William Smalley
Board Member - Elected September 2015
Graeme Russell
Board Member - co-opted in May 2020.
Carole Lamond
Board Member - co-opted in September 2020
Ms. Patricia Dawson
Ms. Isabel McGarvie
Chair of Performance and Audit Committee – September 2019
Board Member - Elected September 2017
Eric Lewis
Board Member - co-opted in May 2020 and elected in September 2020.
David Fisher
Board Member - co-opted in January 2022
Beth McNeil
Board Member - co-opted in January 2022
Meet the Senior Managment Team
Dr. Lynne Douglas - Chief Executive
Paula Rice - Director of Finance & Resources - SMT
Tracey Howatt - Director of Customer Experience - SMT
Val Hunter - Director of Business Development - SMT
Nikki Ritchie -Director of People Organisational Development - SMT