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

  • Tim Cowen

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Tim, who has more than 30 years’ experience of working in the voluntary and third sector, leads Midsteeple Quarter’s operational work. He reports to the Board of Directors, working closely with them on strategy.

  • Kathryn Hill

    BUILDINGS MANAGER

    Kathryn (Kat) is responsible for the maintenance, safety and operation of Midsteeple Quarter’s diverse portfolio of properties to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for licence holders, occupants and tenants.

  • 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,