Meet our Directors
Meet our Directors
Our Directors are an enthusiastic group of professionals and local people who want to shape our local area. They all have a special contribution to make to FACT and Forres.
Natalie Whyte
Chair
Having lived in the Forres area for most of her life, Natalie brings a true local connection to FACT. Her past work experience in hospitality, retail, and mental health support allows her to bring her own insight to the Board, and she is keen to get involved in many aspects of Forres Town Hall. Her love of the local area, and deep family roots to Findhorn & Forres, are at the heart of her daily life.
Jonathan Campbell
Vice Chair
Joining FACT as a Board member was driven by a desire to support the local community and actively participate in the various initiatives and activities happening around Forres. FACT, a development trust established to enhance the quality of life in the Forres area, provides a platform for individuals to contribute meaningfully to their community.
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Treasurer
Tina Coffey
Secretary
Tina joined the FACT Board driven by her passion for the potential of Forres Town Hall and her eagerness to support its transformation into a thriving community hub. With her strong organisational skills and knowledge, she brings the qualities needed as charity Secretary to ensure the Board cooperates effectively and remains compliant.
Anne Smith
Board Member
With over 40 years of experience in facilities management for the Ministry of Defence, and time spent working with schools in Inverness, Anne brings a deep appreciation for the importance of creating safe, compliant, and welcoming buildings. She is passionate about supporting community spaces, helping them thrive by empowering the dedicated volunteers who make these places so special.
Kevin Skivington
Board Member
Andy Logie
Board Member
Gill Murdoch
Board Member
Gill has a passion for Forres Town Hall and the wider community, owning and operating Highland Youth Theatre. She believes the building is a valuable community asset and the work FACT does within the Forres area is very important.
Her long-term goal is to see the Town Hall become a self-funding protected space for the community to enjoy, learn, and thrive in.
Her Community Arts qualification and years of grass roots community arts work provides a great foundation to be a member of the Board of FACT. Although theatre and music provision are now at the forefront of her life, she spent many years working in education, enhanced provision, and residential childcare. She has also, through various roles, worked in partnership with numerous local charities and third sector organisations.
With a sound understanding of communities and how they work, and a passion for young people and marginalised groups, Gill demonstrates how people can successfully work together. She is particularly interested in protecting and maintaining the usage of the Town Hall’s stage and performance space, and her wealth of knowledge in this area could help ensure more cash generation for the building.
Her long-term goal is to see the Town Hall become a self-funding protected space for the community to enjoy, learn, and thrive in.
Her Community Arts qualification and years of grass roots community arts work provides a great foundation to be a member of the Board of FACT. Although theatre and music provision are now at the forefront of her life, she spent many years working in education, enhanced provision, and residential childcare. She has also, through various roles, worked in partnership with numerous local charities and third sector organisations.
With a sound understanding of communities and how they work, and a passion for young people and marginalised groups, Gill demonstrates how people can successfully work together. She is particularly interested in protecting and maintaining the usage of the Town Hall’s stage and performance space, and her wealth of knowledge in this area could help ensure more cash generation for the building.
Simon Beeson
Board Member
Since relocating to Forres, Simon has been deeply committed to championing local cultural activities, a passion closely linked to his role as a lecturer in Design Innovation & Environmental Design at Glasgow School of Art in Forres. With roots in agricultural education stretching back to 1980, Simon has honed a lifelong interest in socially conscious design and inclusive education.
Joining the FACT Board was a natural progression of his dedication to nurturing citizenship, community spirit, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, independence, and lifelong learning.
Joining the FACT Board was a natural progression of his dedication to nurturing citizenship, community spirit, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, independence, and lifelong learning.