Ian Harris

Ian is a Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years experience in the investment management industry, primarily as a Partner and Chief Operating Officer of SL Capital Partners, the private equity and infrastructure division of Standard Life Investments. Ian has an honours degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. Ian joined our Board in 2019.

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Sessional Playworker - Dundee

Are you ready for a new challenge? We are recruiting a new sessional playworker for The Yard Dundee.
Forth Road Abseil

Descend from the iconic Forth Bridge, Scotland's beloved landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a free-fall style!
EMF Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Join #TeamYard for Scotland most iconic sporting event! Pick your distance whether you're a season runner or at the beginning of your running journey, there's something for all the family.
Claire Lumsdaine

Claire has held various roles across the public, charity, and private sectors, designing, delivering, and assuring digital projects and programmes. She has over twelve years of experience in user-centric digital services.

Claire Lumsdaine

Claire has held various roles across the public, charity, and private sectors, designing, delivering, and assuring digital projects and programmes. She has over twelve years of experience in user-centric digital services.
David Bowerman

David comes to The Yard with 40 years of experience in Financial Services in Scotland and across the pond in the US.
Marian Keogh, Chair

Marian has held the role of Chair of the board since January 2023, bringing years of executive experience and a commitment to the lives of children with additional needs.
Hazel McIntyre, Treasurer

Hazel brings considerable financial experience to the Board, having worked as Chief Financial Officer for a number of years.
Peter Tyson

Peter brings extensive experience in legal, corporate governance and regulatory compliance to our Board.
Neil Granger

Working in engineering consultancy, Neil has extensive experience delivering projects including facilities for disabled children.
Caroline Scott

Caroline has worked in HR across a number of sectors over the past 20 years.
Dr Patricia D Jackson

'Children have a right to play and the Yard is superb in recognizing this, and making it possible, as well as supporting the whole family.'