OUR TEAM

 

Lynne McNicoll OBE MCIOF -
Co-Founder.

When Lynne McNicoll first began volunteering and fundraising at the age of 49, she had no idea where it was going to take her. A year later, she had raised over £54,000 – and discovered a talent for networking and organising events on the way. Enlisting the help of the East of Scotland community, Lynne raised over £650,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust over the next four years. This helped to fund facilities especially designed for young people in Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children. She has also earned the title of Institute of Fundraising Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year Scotland 2009. She found herself inspired not only by the young cancer patients that she met, but also by their families. 

At this point, Lynne and husband Ian decided, after months of deliberation, to set up their own charity - to support the whole family and for ages 0 right up to age 18 in practical ways. They also wanted to encourage volunteering and that is where the name of the charity came from. It's good 2 give..... time, ideas and skills - put them together wisely and you will raise the funds for your projects. And so, in early 2010, ‘It's Good 2 Give’ was formed. The goal was to provide practical support on a day to day basis and a dream to create a retreat where families could go to spend a few days together away from the hustle and bustle and noise of a hospital ward.

Ian retired from the Charity in 2021. Lynne was Chair of the Charity for 8 years. She handed over the reigns to Louise Caithness in June 2023 and semi-retired in December 2023. The start of a new chapter at It’s good 2 give.

Angela Preston - Trusts and Foundations, Strategic Support.

Angela has a wealth of experience having worked in the private and charity sector, and volunteered for a number of organisations for over forty years. She works alongside the Executive Committee supporting the strategic development of the charity. She applies for funding for our projects through Trusts and Foundations.

Carla Kerr - Finance and Admin Officer, PA to the Chair and the Co-Founder

Carla provides virtual administration and finance support to the team and Executive Committee. She supports our fundraisers throughout the year and leads on our monthly lottery. With a degree in event management she has been a key member of our events team.

Susan Milligan – Ripple Retreat Manager

Susan joined It’s good 2 give in January 2023. She brings with her a wealth of skills and experience. Susan connects with her local community to highlight the impact the Ripple Retreat has on young cancer patients and their families. She ensures that the retreat is a safe, welcoming, and calm environment for families to enjoy. She is also a Welcome Volunteer at the retreat, and works closely with Sarah and Lynne to provide short breaks for families to focus on their mental and physical wellness.

Sarah Penny, Ripple Retreat Bookings Manager, Hospital Lead.

Sarah looks after applications to stay at the Ripple Retreat. She organises parent and child days and mums days for parents to focus on their own mental wellness and meet likeminded families who understand what they are going through. She is our hospital lead working closely with nurses and social work teams to provide support to young cancer patients.

Nicola Lamb - Internship

Nicola is working with us until May 2024 to gain a better understanding of It’s good 2 give and the charity sector. As our youngest member of the team, she brings with her different ideas, skills, and enthusiasm, which we are all thoroughly enjoying!

Isobel and Ruari Mackenzie - Lead Volunteers

Isobel and Ruari are the driving force behind our successful charity partnership with Edinburgh Rugby. They lead on the recruitment, support, and training of volunteers and are the backbone of our fundraising efforts at Edinburgh Rugby games and events throughout the season. Through close collaboration with the Edinburgh Rugby charity team, Isobel and Ruari identify and develop innovative fundraising initiatives for the partnership.

 
 

OUR BOARD

The Trustees of It’s good 2 give have a wide range of skills and experience including financial, legal, event management, administration, nursing, personnel and project management.  

Chair - Louise Caithness

Co-Founder and Ripple Retreat Director - Lynne McNicoll

Company Secretary – Tom Speirs

Treasurer – Donald Robertson                    

Trustee and Nursing Adviser – Fiona Bruce

Trustee –Professor Donna O’Boyle

Trustee - Rosemary Calder

Trustee - Tabby Lawson

Trustee - Marlyn Minto