“ Currently Departmental Adviser to the Convener of Education in the City of Edinburgh. Has been on the board of CCI for 6 years and has served on numerous committees on on the board of such organisations as Young People Speak Out and the Glasgow Steiner School holding every office from secretary to chair.

Formerly Chief Exec of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and initially trained as a Transport Planner and Engineer. Has live in Lanark for the past 15 years and is enormously supportive of the aims and ethos of CCI. ”

“ Richard has been a lecturer in the construction department at South Lanarkshire College since January 1983. Prior to that he worked as an instructor in a List D school in Glasgow.

Richard has been actively involved with working with young people in Lanark for many years firstly through the YMCA Ski Club and more recently with the Duke of Edinburgh Open Award group which operated in Lanark for 20 years. Richard is well known within the community and is an ex-Lord Cornet.

Richard became involved in CCI when his son, Alan, joined as a volunteer. CCI has made a huge difference to Alan's life, giving him a sense of purpose and helping to increase his self-esteem. ”

“ I have been involved with CCI for about two years. I became interested in their good work through attempting to source out projects in South Lanarkshire that the service users from my workplace (Scottish Society for Autism) could become involved in. I am passionate that those with disabilities should be 'enabled' rather than 'disabled'. I am also passionate about the outdoors, our environment and all things 'Equine'. To this end, I am trained as a group instructor with the 'Riding for the Disabled' organisation, I also have an interest in 'Equine facilitated learning and education'. When I have any spare time, I can usually be found outdoors, on a horse, or walking the dog, usually accompanied by my long-suffering husband, Alick. ”

“ Lisa is an occupational therapist with Clydesdale Resource Network, the Community Mental Health Team for Clydesdale. Her work focuses on supporting individuals who experience mental health difficulties to return to work or engage in other vocational roles. Lisa is also working with the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health as a trainer, facilitating mental health awareness training to business managers to decrease the incidence of depression in the workplace.

Lisa is passionate about breaking down the barriers to employment for people with mental health problems and, as such, is glad to have the opportunity to support and work alongside CCI as a board member. Lisa is married with 3 children and lives in Carluke. ”

“ Christine Evans is a founder member of CCI and worked on the Wallace Garden in 2002. This project required formation of the Board and Christine was Chairperson of CCI for over five years. She was also President of Lanark Garden club and her main interest is in horticulture. She lives with husband Roger on a smallholding near Biggar where they keep a small flock of breeding sheep. In her spare time, Christine is happiest raising many plants in her polytunnel and vegetable garden. Christine is also a member of Upperward Basketmakers, a group keeping an ancient craft alive.

Christine has maintained her interest in CCI as she is passionate about enabling people and getting the project on to a safe footing financially. ”