Kinning Park Complex
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is made up of Members of the Kinning Park Complex. Some are local residents passionate about their neighbourhood. Others have joined our Board to provide guidance, advice and support to the organisation through the renovation project.
Have a question? Contact the Board below:
Lindsey McGhie
Chair
I am a dedicated advocate for community-led initiatives with over a decade of experience in governance, strategic leadership, and grassroots engagement. With a passion for fostering inclusive, sustainable spaces, I have served on the boards of multiple organisations including charities, CICs, and SCIOs, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and alignment with mission-driven goals. For these organisations I have championed community empowerment through education, arts, and activism.
As a skilled facilitator and communicator, I have experience in building collaborative relationships, engaging funders, and amplifying community voices in decision-making. I am committed to leading KPC with integrity, fostering strategic growth, and ensuring we remain a vital hub for creativity and solidarity. Guided by the values of equity, empowerment, and sustainability, I strive to create a lasting impact through my transformative leadership style.
Annabelle Thomas
Secretary
I am an accountant currently working at East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Trust. My previous roles have included working in external audit and start ups, providing a range of experiences from which to draw on. I believe in the importance of local community initiatives and am looking forward to contributing as a Trustee to the work that KPC does. I live in the Southside with my cat, enjoy growing tomatoes and getting out in the Scottish hills.
Flora Menzies
Board Member
As a freelance strategic consultant, I bring over 14 years of experience working in the cultural and third sectors. I specialise in strategic planning, change management, fundraising and evaluation. I have worked as a funder for community screening initiatives and film festivals and delivered hundreds of events with children and young people. I have extensive experience of people management and am currently taking a CIPD course in the fundamentals of HR. I am passionate about eating, cooking and growing food and have volunteered as a community gardener and cook in Italy, London and Glasgow. I speak Spanish and basic Italian.
Farrukh Azeem
Board Member
Since 2004, I have resided in the G51 postcode, maintaining the same residence throughout this period. Over the years, I have pursued and completed two Masters degrees, augmenting my academic prowess and intellectual breadth. My professional journey spans over a decade within the financial services industry, where I have honed my expertise and cultivated a deep understanding of its intricacies.
My experience underscores my ability to contribute meaningfully to diverse roles, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge and a results-oriented mindset to the table. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong track record of successful delivery management across both public and private sectors. My expertise lies in managing complex IT projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets, timelines, and standards. I am particularly drawn to the mission and vision of Kinning Park Complex and its commitment to serving the community. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills, knowledge, and passion for digital and technology to support the ongoing evolution and improvement within the organisation.
Carly McNamara
Board Member
I have been resident in the G51 area since 2017 and am pleased to call Govan home. I have extensive experience working in the third sector and in community organising, including as Assistant Executive Director and Executive Director of a large member-led charity in Texas, USA. I am the Managing Director of My Academic Family, CIC, a non-profit focused on equity in education and student support and am a Project Coordinator for Inclusive Homework Club, organising and managing ESOL and computer skills courses for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. In my free time I serve as Chair of my local community council and engage in academic research which I deliver at conferences and via publication.
I bring to KPC's board my leadership, communication, project planning and evaluation, grant application and management, and community organising experience, which I hope to put to use helping KPC grow and develop.