Representing our members - working for our town

Midsteeple Quarter’s work is overseen by a board of volunteer directors, appointed to represent our members. Each brings different skills and experiences to the table. They use those to ensure that members’ interests - and those of the wider town - are best served in all that our community benefit society does. All key strategic decisions are made by them. Day-to-day work is carried out by our small staff team, led by an executive director who reports directly to the board. Where appropriate, they are supported by specialist contractors and advisors, commissioned for specific pieces of work. Collaboration is central to all that we do.

Meet our Board

Governing Midsteeple Quarter

Midsteeple Quarter staff

  • Kathryn Hill

    INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Kathryn (Kat) spearheads Midsteeple Quarter’s day-to-day operations, as well as advising the board on key strategic issues. She is also our Community Engagement Activator.

  • Natasha Jardine

    FINANCE & ADMIN COORDINATOR

    Natasha makes so much of what happens in Midsteeple Quarter tick, working behind the scenes to help manage our operational finances as well as ensuring we are well run.

  • Jakob Kaye

    ENTERPRISE MANAGER

    Jakob is at the forefront of our mission to encourage new enterprise in our town centre, working with people and organisations to embrace opportunities and help bring their ideas to life.

What is a community benefit society?

Midsteeple Quarter is a community benefit society. Its purpose - as with all societies of its kind - is to serve the broader interests of the community, rather than specifically the interests of members (like cooperative societies do). That is reflected in the work of our Board. Community benefit societies are subject to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and are reliant on guidance by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can find out more about the structure of community benefit societies in this video by the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS). You can read more about Midsteeple Quarter here,