LIFT D&G 

Alison joined the board in 2023, she is a local lass and mum of 2. Alison works as a nurse for our NHS and has became an amazing asset to LIFT with knowledge of young people in our area.

Ruaridh joined the LIFT Board in 2023. Ruaridh is a public relations professional specialising in intercultural relations and currently sits on the local Resettlement Project Board as chair of the communications workstream. He is passionate about helping to build an in

Graham has been behind the scenes of LIFT for 5 years and is now a board member, his skill set is invaluable to us and a valued member of the team. He come to us with skills for organisation, systems and Graham trained as a professional thermographer and worked for 20 years ‘within the construction industry.

Managing Director Angela founded #LIFT in 2016 and the group were constituted in Feb 2017. Angela is a full time Managing Director of Lift with the daily running on projects and partnership work, as well as this she mentors all our youth groups run by the young people, (LYT). Angela is also a full time mum and part time Photographer.

Financial Director. Stacey is treasurer for LIFT D&G since 2017 and is in charge of all our finances, she oversees all our budgets for events, trips and workshops. Stacey is also a full time mum with a job for the NHS as well.

Chair Person Matt joined LIFT D&G in August 2019. Matt runs the Stove network, he has been crucial in the changes seen throughout Dumfries high street and the public art all over.

Lorraine came to us 2018 and has been a valued member of #LIFT since. She is now our Secretary as well as our donation worker. Lorraine is a full time mum and takes part in various community events.

Karen Joined Lift D&G in 2021. Karen is a full time mum to 4 wonderful kids, She is also a Highland Dance Instructor and is studying Social work in her 4th year. Karen as well as her vast amount of local knowledge also helps at a local school on the PTA.

Jackie Joined lift D&G 2023. Jackie originally from Dalbeattie, Moved into Lochside is married with 3 kids. she is a youth worker and has a wealth of experience that she brings to the team.

Debbie is an amazing asset to our Board with years of experience in youth work and training with Sleeping Giants CIC.