The Lighthouse Foundation Trustees

Dorothy Hunt (Chair) - Dorothy works tirelessly on behalf of families affected by addiction.  She is a current member of the Board of the Scottish Network of Families Affected by Drugs.  She has extensive experience of the voluntary sector in Scotland having previously been the chair of a PTA, an executive member of Cancer Care and chair of an RNLI branch.  In her working life she has set up and run a nursery school and worked as an HIV awareness trainer. She has addressed the Scottish Parliament on the report of the Scotland Future Forum drugs and alcohol and their effects on society.  Her own family has been affected by drug use and consequently she has a strong ability to empathise with the Foundations families.  She has been a member of the Board since 2002.

Mel Strachan (Vice Chair) - Mel has a Law Degree from Glasgow University and spent his career in the police force retiring as a Detective Chief Superintendent in 2000. Mel has significant experience of strategic Human Resource Management. He offers the Board strong leadership ability and is able to take and implement difficult decisions.  Mel joined the Foundation in 2004 through his involvement with the Senior Executive Programme (an organisation which link retired professionals with suitable charities).

James Adam (Treasurer/Committee Secretary) - James is the founder of Adam and Co. Chartered Accountants and has been a member of the Senior Executive Programme since 2002.  James has previously worked with many voluntary organisations in Scotland. He takes a “hands on” approach to the accounts at the Foundation producing monthly cashflow statements and profit and loss reports. He has been a trustee since 2004.

Amy Gibson (Young Persons Representative) - Amy is a student in her final year of BA (Hons) Community Arts at the University of Strathclyde.  Through community work within the arts sector she has gained valuable skills in working and communicating with children and young people.  In addition to her responsibilities as a Board Member Amy is an active fundraiser and volunteers her time  regularly.  She brings enthusiasm and commitment to the protection and well being of children and youths.  Amy joined the Board in 2008.

Louise Smith (Board Member) – Louise has a degree in Politics and has a good understanding of social policies and political processes.  She has excellent business acumen gained from her working life as Business Development Manager of a well respected multi-discipline business.  She has personal experience of family addiction and its impact on family life.  Louise joined the Foundation in 2008 and brings passion and drive to the Board in addition to business skills and experience.