About Us
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wHO WE ARE
Burntisland Community Development Trust is made up of everyone in the community who wants to make a difference.
OUR ROLE
The Burntisland Community Development Trust works with people in the community who want to take actions that are important to them. Our main objective is community development.
At it’s heart community development is rooted in the belief that all people should have access to health, wellbeing, wealth, justice and opportunity so we aim to work with all sectors of our diverse community to make Burntisland a better place to live, work and visit.
OUR VISION
For Burntisland to be a vibrant and forward looking seaside town
with a great community spirit, working together to make the most
of our cultural and natural assets, providing quality services and
facilities for people living in or visiting the town.
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OUR MISSION
The Community Development Trust helps to make things that
are important to the community happen to strengthen the social,
environmental, cultural and economic future of Burntisland.
OUR VALUES
SUPPORTIVE
We enable our community through encouragement as well as practical solutions.
COLLABORATIVE
We work with our community and listen without prejudice or judgement.
INNOVATIVE
We are creative, always seeking enterprising ways to make Burntisland thrive.
SUSTAINABLE
We are resilient and responsible change makers.
ENGAGING
We help make stronger connections within our community, visitors and stakeholders.
ACCESSIBLE
We are advocates of equality and the fair treatment for every individual in our community.
MEET THE BOARD
Flavia McIntosh
Chair
Flavia was born in Brazil but has lived in Burntisland since 2022. She is a graphic designer and website developer and loves gardening and painting.
Jane Searles
Vice-Chair
Jane moved to Scotland in 2019, settling in Burntisland in 2021. She is a community activist and systemic architect bridging theory and practice through learning. She enjoys conversation, walking and bridge.
Hannah Nicholls-Harrison
Secretary
Hannah is from Canada, but has made Burntisland her home since 2023. She works in policy and enjoys hiking.
Aileen Aitken
Board Member
Aileen has lived in Burntisland since 2015. She is a retired Community Development Worker. She loves walking, cycling and spending time with her great niece who wants to be a mermaid when she grows up.
Iain Ralph
Board Member
After retiring from the forces, Iain settled down in Burntisland and does his best to ensure that everyone in our community has their voice heard. He is also the chair of the Central Burntisland Tenants and Residents Association.
BECOME A MEMBER
We are inviting you to join us as an active member. You can sign up online or by paper membership form.
It’s an exciting time to join us as we review our past work, celebrate present achievements and look to the future, deciding with the Burntisland community where the community development Trust should focus its efforts over the next 5 years.
We are looking for members who want to be involved in making our community more interconnected through listening to each other, fun events and community action.