Our Board

With thirty-years’ experience in the Third Sector (with 20 of those years within palliative care), my background is in Community Arts using creativity to empower communities and marginalised groups to develop, incite change, and breakdown cultural barriers.

Presently, the Family Involvement Lead for CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) ensuring the family perspectives influence policy and practice, enhancing the support we provide. Supporting continuous improvement using the CEIM Care Experience Improvement Model to ensure families voices are listened to and acted upon.

Previous roles included Volunteering Development Manager in CHAS, understanding family’s needs to enable alignment of volunteer roles with family and hospices needs and goals amidst the challenge of the volunteering landscape.

Additional interests and roles include being part of the Trauma Informed Steering Group, EDI Strategy Group and Mental Health First Aider.

I love being part of the A&BTSI hearing about the rich tapestry and culture that is community, volunteering and social enterprise in Argyll and Bute.

Alison Gildea has been actively involved in the third sector for over 15 years, dedicating her career to supporting communities and driving positive change. She manages Grey Matters Active Ageing, a charity committed to reducing loneliness and isolation among individuals aged 60 and over. Previously, Alison worked with Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface, where she was involved in strengthening community engagement and support networks. Her extensive experience in the sector has fueled her passion for creating inclusive and connected communities.

Beyond her professional work, Alison has a deep interest in local history, travel, and spending quality time with her family. Whether exploring historical sites, discovering new destinations, or enjoying moments with loved ones, she finds inspiration in the world around her. Her dedication to both her professional and personal passions reflects her commitment to building stronger, more connected communities.

Luke Winter is an outdoor artist and writer. His mission is to make public spaces more playful. He works with communities across Scotland. He runs Story Wagon, a touring workshop and performance space for storytelling and writing that regularly tours Argyll & Bute. He was once the support act for Tom Hanks at a book launch.

https://www.lukewinter.com

Michelle Mundie has been Chief Executive of the ACHA Group since June 2022, leading Argyll Community Housing Association and its repairs subsidiary, Argyll Homes for All. ACHA is a registered social landlord providing 5,200 affordable homes across 13 islands and major settlements in Argyll and Bute, housing over 10% of the region’s population and employing around 250 staff.

With 30 years of experience in social housing, Michelle previously served as Head of Housing at Glasgow City Council, overseeing the city’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme, housing strategy, and regeneration initiatives. She has also worked with West Dunbartonshire and Clydebank District Councils. A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing and former CIH Scotland Board member, Michelle currently serves on the Board of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface.

Nicola is an experienced leader based in Dunoon with a background in the public and charity sectors. She has led major projects, built strong teams of staff and volunteers, and developed partnerships that drive positive change.

Passionate about community impact, Nicola was most recently senior manager at LiveArgyll, leading the business development unit. She now runs her own business helping individuals and organisations grow through coaching and mentoring. As a consultant, she also supports organisations with strategy, service reviews, and business planning. Nicola is committed to ethical leadership, continuous improvement, supporting the third sector to thrive and make a meaningful difference in Argyll and Bute.