Our People

Our people bring experience across Scottish housing, charity governance, procurement, community development and business, helping us support communities and tackle inequality across Scotland. 

Our Team 

Our small team manages the day-to-day charity administration, grant processes, partner relationships, governance support and communications for Lintel Trust and our sister charity Lifting Lives which covers England and Wales.

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Board of Trustees 

Lintel Trust is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. Our trustees provide strategic direction, oversight and constructive challenge, ensuring the charity remains focused on good governance, public benefit and practical support for Scottish housing communities. 

For governance documents, reports and information about how Lintel Trust is run, visit our Governance page.

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  • Mark Thorley is Chairperson of Lintel Trust. He brings experience in community development and a strong commitment to supporting people and communities facing disadvantage. His professional background as a court lawyer, including work representing disadvantaged individuals, gives him valuable insight into Lintel Trust’s charitable purpose and impact. 

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  • Shona Mitchell is Vice Chairperson of Lintel Trust has extensive experience in policy, public affairs, strategy and communications within Scotland’s housing association sector. She has worked in housing since 2016 and has held roles across policy, communications, journalism and board governance. 

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  • Lesley Peaty is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply with more than 28 years’ procurement experience across private and public sector organisations. She is also Regional Director at Scottish Procurement Alliance, bringing valuable procurement and housing sector expertise to Lintel Trust. 

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  • Iain Thompson has a professional background in information technology, including roles as a programmer, project manager and commercial manager. He brings strong relationship-building skills and experience helping people work together towards shared goals. 

    Iain was previously a Board Member at Viewpoint Housing Association for 12 years, including five years as Chair. He has also served as a Trustee and Vice President of the British Computer Society and as Chair of its Membership Board. 

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  • Geraldine Donnan is an experienced community engagement and learning and development professional. She has worked across statutory, non-statutory and third sector organisations, with skills in community engagement, project development and partnership management. Geraldine is committed to equality, inclusion, tenant participation and strengthening community voices. 

  • Linsey Shields is the Group Charities Liaison Manager for LHCPG, seconded to Lintel Trust, and our sister charity, Lifting Lives. With more than 20 years’ experience working with charities and grant-making organisations across the UK, she supports trustees, colleagues and partners to manage charitable activity effectively, maintain good governance and deliver positive outcomes for communities. 

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  • Sandra Martin is the Charities Liaison Co-ordinator for Lintel Trust and Lifting Lives, seconded from LHCPG. Since joining in 2017, she has supported the charities’ administration, events and day-to-day operations, drawing on experience gained across the third, private and public sectors. Sandra works closely with trustees, colleagues and partners to coordinate activities, maintain effective governance processes and help deliver positive outcomes for communities.

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