Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE)

Our Board

SVE is governed by a diverse board of directors who each bring skills from their work and voluntary roles to ensure that we are an evolving organisation which represents the needs of Stirlingshire's third sector.

If you are interested in becoming a Director of the SVE board then please find our recruitment pack with further information here.

Maggie Gorman - Chair

Maggie Gorman joined as Chair the Board of Stirling Voluntary Enterprise in September 2025. A passionate advocate for inclusive growth and community-led development, she brings a wealth of strategic and operational experience from her role on the Senior Management Team at Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd, where she leads initiatives supporting business growth, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience across the Forth Valley.

With a strong background in economic development and a commitment to enabling people and places to thrive, Maggie is deeply aligned with SVE’s mission to strengthen the third sector and empower communities throughout Stirling. She believes in collaboration as a catalyst for change—bridging business, social enterprise, and voluntary organisations to drive meaningful impact.

Based in Stirlingshire, Maggie is married with three grown-up children. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hill walking, and cooking—often finding inspiration for new ideas and perspectives in the quiet of the outdoors or around a shared table.

Cath Hood - Trustee

I joined the SVE Board in December 2023 because I am keen to support the third sector locally. I was the Chairperson of Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre for three years, and was Operations Manager for Scottish Women’s Aid for 4 years. I provide voluntary mentoring for third sector managers via Inspiring Scotland’s pro bono programme and will also be mentoring locally with Grace Chocolates.

I worked for Stirling Council for many years, and for much of that time was involved in funding different third sector organisations. I have a Masters in Public Policy, and am very interested in national and local policy in relation to the third sector. Third sector organisations are vital across all areas of service provision and I am keenly aware of the conflicting pressures facing them – financial pressures at the same time as increased demand.

SVE is important in supporting the sector in these challenging times and I am committed t supporting that it to do so.

Graham Struthers - Trustee

I joined the SVE board in June 2018 having previously had several roles in the voluntary sector. Being a member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), I have held the roles of Forth Valley Branch Chair and vice-chair West of Scotland region, also serving as a member of the UK Disputes & Disciplinary Committee for a number of years. Until recently I also held the position of Chairman - Regional Employer Engagement Group (Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association) and trustee of the A&SH regimental museum.

I am currently chair of my local community council and early in 2023 I was invited to join the Scottish Swimming Independent Complaints Panel covering the voluntary membership across Scotland.

As a business professional managing my own company I provided leadership, motivation and teamwork development in directing people and projects in order to make a success of the business.

In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching golf as well as watching football and listening to music.

Lyndsay Condie - Trustee

I joined SVE's board in 2025. Outside the board, I am the Director of Operations for Forth Valley College and have been in post since September 2021. I am responsible for delivering the College’s Communications and Marketing Strategy, improving the student journey to meet Outcome Agreement targets, and driving forward cross-college transformational change projects.

Previously, I was the Head of Communications, Marketing and Print Services from 2015 and Communications and Marketing Manager from January 2005. Prior to joining Forth Valley College, I worked at Glenrothes College as a Marketing Officer. My qualifications include a BA (Hons) Marketing Management, CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Marketing Management and a CMI Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Outside of the College, I was a former non- executive Board Member with Stirling Credit Union and Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre. I am also a Member of the College Development Network Steering Group – Marketing and Communications, and a steering group member of the Choose College National Group.

In my spare time, I enjoy live music, spending time with friends and family and keeping fit.

Richard Norman - Trustee

I joined the board of SVE at the beginning of 2024. I have been involved with a few local charities over the years and I had been introduced to the work of SVE, Stirling’s Third Sector Interface, as an organisation supporting the work of the 3rd sector.

After being on the receiving end of this help for some time I was delighted to accept an invitation to take a role supporting the work directly by becoming a trustee and utilising and sharing my skills in Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Measuring impact.

Other organisations I am involved in include Cambusbarron Community Development trust as well as the management committee of the local community centre. I also enjoy helping as a leader with a local scout group and have recently retired following 30 years with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

I particularly enjoy walking the dog in our local community owned woodland and beyond and also spend some time working as a consultant for a training delivery software company.

Iain Barclay - Trustee

I joined the Board of SVE in late 2024. I believe passionately in community and am pleased to have the opportunity to positively impact the third sector in the Stirling area.

Prior to retiral in 2021 I worked for Scottish Water and its predecessor organisations for 43 years, with professional careers in Civil Engineering and as a Business Manager in the Procurement Team.

I recently finished a term as Secretary of Wee County Harriers and have voluntary experience in the Citizens Advice Bureau. I am currently Chair of Resonate Together, a registered charity and social enterprise located at Carsebridge, Alloa.

In my spare time I watch football and attend live events. My true passions are foreign travel and long distance walking.