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Charity Manager

Ryan Davidson Trustee Vice Chair

Paul McInally Trustee Treasurer

Glenda Tees Trustee

Chris Tait Trustee

Stuart Cameron Trustee

Danny Cusick Trustee Chairperson

John Harkins Charity Manager

Jim McGrory Trustee

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Murray Crouch Wellbeing Protection Officer

Danny Cusick Danny is a former local resident with over 30 years experience in senior leadership roles within economic development. Former director of ScottishEnterprise/Scottish Development International. Previous positions include; Senior Director of International Trade & Investment, Senior Director of Sectors & Strategy (responsible for national economic policy for several of Scotland’s key sectors including Financial Services, Food & Drink, Tourism, and Fintech), Director Financial Services Sector. Represented Scottish Enterprise as a non-exec director, as well as several Scottish Government ministerial strategy groups and national task forces.

Ryan Davidson Ryan is a former local resident with over 20 years experience working in communities in a variety of roles and settings including, Youth work, Economic Development, Social Housing and currently in the energy industry. Experienced in both strategic and frontline delivery of projects and services, community engagement, partnership development, funding applications and monitoring. Current and previous roles on boards and management committees. Has sound knowledge around governance, good practice and compliance and is currently board member at Castlemilk Youth Complex and previously with The Glasgow Barons.

Paul McInally Former local resident, Paul was involved in playing and management of Windlaw AFC (local community football club) for 25 years till 2019. Works full time as a Civil Servant.

Glenda Tees Glenda is a local businesswoman and Castlemilk resident who has provided sponsorship for local clubs for the past 25 years. Has a keen interest in Community Development, bring lots of local knowledge and experience. Previously involved in fundraising and support for local Church and community groups. Her grandsons currently both play for local football clubs.

Chris Tait Chris is a local resident and member of Castlemilk Community Council. Lead worker with Castlemilk Youth Complex / Co-ordinator at Streetwise (detached youth work project) for the past 25 years. Current General manager at The Pearse Institute (Govan) since 2018. Has great experience as a Charity Trustee, Chairperson at Pride Glasgow since 2019, current Trustee at Kinship Intervention Therapies. Recently stood as candidate for local council by-election Nov 2022.

James Toner James is a local resident who has been involved in managing football clubs in Castlemilk area over a 30 year period with Castlemilk Cross and Castlemilk Dynamo. Former chair of Castlemilk Relaxation Centre and stood as candidate for local council elections 2020. Recently worked on Crisis Intervention Team at Hairmyres Hospital and Counsellor at HMP Barlinnie. Vast experience in mental health/ addiction / recovery work and groups. Recently served a short stint working in a Recovery Treatment Centre in Thailand and is now working as a Therapist in a Rehabilitation Centre near Glasgow.

John Harkins John is a local resident with 30 years experience in Sports and Community Development roles in Third and Public Sector. Former chairperson of Castlemilk Community Football and founder of the CCFT charity. Has played and been involved with local football clubs throughout his life, most recently as Castlemilk Boys Club President for 15 years till 2018. Treasurer at Barlia Mens group who have developed and delivered sports activity at Barlia and beyond since 1992. Works with NHS/ HSCP as a Health Improvement Officer throughout South Glasgow locality.

Stuart Cameron Stuart is a local resident who has been actively involved with football in the castlemilk community in a playing, coaching & management aspect for over 20 years. Currently managing CCFC 2008 and head of CCFC club development, he has a keen interest in further developing local clubs within the wider community. Has sound knowledge of governance & compliance within the SFA/SYFA and an advocate for SYFA Quality Mark. Works full time at Atexa Fire & Security Ltd as a Business Development Manager

Jim McGrory Jim is a former local resident, with over 40 years experience in the office equipment industry. He has a wealth of experience in a variety of voluntary roles with organisations such as, Young Enterprise Scotland, H.C.P.T. and was chairman of the nearby Carmunnock Social Club for 4 years and helped guide the club through the Covid period. Currently sits on the fund raising board for part of the Quarriers Charity.

Murray Crouch Murray is our Wellbeing Protection Officer. He is from neighbouring Simshill and trained and played at Barlia as a youth. He has over 20 years of experience in football coaching across various age, stage, and development contexts and is currently coaching with both the Castlemilk Community Football Club 2010s and 2008s, and the Trust’s Extra-Time after school programme. He is currently undertaking UEFA coach licencing qualifications and is studying an MSc in Sport Coaching focussed on harnessing and maximising the strengths of community-based football in Glasgow, with a view of helping the next generation reach their potential both on and off the pitch.

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Ryan Davidson Trustee - Vice Chair Ryan is a former local resident with over 20 years experience working in communities in a variety of roles and settings including, Youth work, Economic Development, Social Housing and currently in the energy industry. Experienced in both strategic and frontline delivery of projects and services, community engagement, partnership development, funding applications and monitoring. Current and previous roles on boards and management committees. Has sound knowledge around governance, good practice and compliance and is currently board member at Castlemilk Youth Complex and previously with The Glasgow Barons.

Glenda Tees Trustee Glenda is a local businesswoman and Castlemilk resident who has provided sponsorship for local clubs for the past 25 years. Has a keen interest in Community Development, bring lots of local knowledge and experience. Previously involved in fundraising and support for local Church and community groups. Her grandsons currently both play for local football clubs.

Chris Tait Trustee Chris is a local resident and member of Castlemilk Community Council. Lead worker with Castlemilk Youth Complex / Co-ordinator at Streetwise (detached youth work project) for the past 25 years. Current General manager at The Pearse Institute (Govan) since 2018. Has great experience as a Charity Trustee, Chairperson at Pride Glasgow since 2019, current Trustee at Kinship Intervention Therapies. Recently stood as candidate for local council by-election Nov 2022.

Murray Crouch Wellbeing Protection Officer Murray is our Wellbeing Protection Officer. He is from neighbouring Simshill and trained and played at Barlia as a youth. He has over 20 years of experience in football coaching across various age, stage, and development contexts and is currently coaching with both the Castlemilk Community Football Club 2010s and 2008s, and the Trust’s Extra-Time after school programme. He is currently undertaking UEFA coach licencing qualifications and is studying an MSc in Sport Coaching focussed on harnessing and maximising the strengths of community-based football in Glasgow, with a view of helping the next generation reach their potential both on and off the pitch. Contact Details: 07523854099 wpo@ccftrust.co.uk

John Harkins Charity Manager John is a local resident with 30 years experience in Sports and Community Development roles in Third and Public Sector. Former chairperson of Castlemilk Community Football and founder of the CCFT charity. Has played and been involved with local football clubs throughout his life, most recently as Castlemilk Boys Club President for 15 years till 2018. Treasurer at Barlia Mens group who have developed and delivered sports activity at Barlia and beyond since 1992. Works with NHS/ HSCP as a Health Improvement Officer throughout South Glasgow locality.

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Stuart Cameron Trustee - Chairperson Stuart is a local resident who has been actively involved with football in the castlemilk community in a playing, coaching & management aspect for over 20 years. Currently managing CCFC 2008 and head of CCFC club development, he has a keen interest in further developing local clubs within the wider community. Has sound knowledge of governance & compliance within the SFA/SYFA and an advocate for SYFA Quality Mark. Works full time at Atexa Fire & Security Ltd as a Business Development Manager.

Jim McGrory Trustee Jim is a former local resident, with over 40 years experience in the office equipment industry. He has a wealth of experience in a variety of voluntary roles with organisations such as, Young Enterprise Scotland, H.C.P.T. and was chairman of the nearby Carmunnock Social Club for 4 years and helped guide the club through the Covid period. Currently sits on the fund raising board for part of the Quarriers Charity.

Danny Cusick Trustee - Chairperson Danny is a former local resident with over 30 years experience in senior leadership roles within economic development. Former director of ScottishEnterprise/Scottish Development International. Previous positions include; Senior Director of International Trade & Investment, Senior Director of Sectors & Strategy (responsible for national economic policy for several of Scotland’s key sectors including Financial Services, Food & Drink, Tourism, and Fintech), Director Financial Services Sector. Represented Scottish Enterprise as a non-exec director, as well as several Scottish Government ministerial strategy groups and national task forces.

Paul McInally Trustee - Treasurer Former local resident, Paul was involved in playing and management of Windlaw AFC (local community football club) for 25 years till 2019. Works full time as a Civil Servant.

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