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Petra Pearce

Oban, Lorn & the Isles

Petra is a passionate advocate of community development with over 25 years of experience in the Third Sector. Her roots are planted in Islay, her birthplace, where she has cultivated a robust background in social enterprise and community engagement. Island life often necessitates creative problem solving due to limited resources.

In her role at Argyll and Bute TSI she gets to share her enthusiasm and leverage the skills she’s honed over the years to empower individuals and groups in the Third Sector. Outside her professional life she enjoys spending time with family and exploring the world.

Tel : 07956768604

Caitlin McNeill

Mid Argyll & Kintyre

Caitlin McNeill was born and raised on the Isle of Colonsay into a farming family. After studying Scottish traditional music and Gaelic at the National Centre for Excellence in Traditional Music and further studies in Uist, Caitlin returned home and became involved with Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC) as a director then employed as Local Development Officer.

After several years of working with CCDC, Caitlin decided to study law at the University of Stirling to develop a clearer understanding of some of the legal challenges faced by small charities and small communities. In her final year, Caitlin focused specifically on the human rights issues around community right to buy mechanisms before taking up a role as Community Planning Officer with CCDC upon graduation. Recently, Caitlin took on a year’s role as Island Culture officer for the Culture, Heritage, Arts Assembly Argyll (CHARTS) with a focus on consultation and strategic planning for the creative future of Argyll’s islands. In her spare time Caitlin enjoys photography, baking and performing as a traditional musician. role.

Tel : 07443631835

Janis Marshall Reilly

Cowal and Bute

Janis worked for over 25 years in the cultural sector as a performer, director, programmer and events/festival manager. She specialised in work for children and families.

Having departed Cowal in the late 1990s, she recently returned with a family on tow and found her new role as Third Sector Support Advisor, relishing the opportunity to meet and support the inspirational organisations across Cowal and Bute. She still dips the occasional toe into creative work, moonlights as a Wedding Celebrant, loves whisky, recently got a pair of roller boots and is a Freddie Mercury fanatic.

Tel : 07443764851

Caryl Mclean

Helenburgh and Lomond

Caryl is a dedicated professional working across the Helensburgh and Lomond area. As a Third Sector Advisor, her role involves providing guidance, support and advocacy; helping to ensure the diverse needs of our local communities are effectively represented and addressed.

Whether coordinating initiatives, supporting grassroots projects or simply being the local go to point of contact, Caryl is committed to fostering an environment where collaboration thrives, resources are maximised and communities are enpowered to succeed.

Tel : 07398989436