OUR TEAM
Lynne McNicoll OBE
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 remains at the heart of our charity as Founder and Ambassador, dedicated to spreading the word and sharing the story of her beloved charity.
Fiona MacFarlane - Chair
Fiona brings over 30 years of corporate communications experience to her role as Chair, with a distinguished career that includes time at BP, running her own successful consultancy, and serving as Director of Communications at George Watson’s College. A trailblazer from the start, she began her working life as the first female engineer at BP Grangemouth. Fiona has been a dedicated supporter of It's good 2 give since the very beginning, frequently participating in our events and Kiltwalks. She is excited to bring her strategic expertise and renewed energy to the board to support our ongoing mission. When she isn't busy with charity business, Fiona is a creative spirit who enjoys wedding and event floristry and performing with the Southern Light Opera Company—and, naturally, her favourite colour is purple.
Wendy Wallace - CEO
Wendy joins It’s good 2 give as CEO after more than two decades as Director of Fettes Enterprises at Fettes College, where she built and led four successful, values‑driven businesses and created a strong, positive workplace culture. Her leadership extends across health and fitness, EFL, events, residential lettings, childcare and retail, giving her a broad perspective on risk, compliance, customer experience and operational performance. A long‑term supporter of the charity, she has been a regular at our Blingo events and previously completed the Kiltwalk alongside our trustees. Wendy brings both deep professional expertise and a personal commitment to our mission as she leads the charity into its next chapter. Known for her love of bright colours, her enthusiasm for golf and her famous rocky road, she brings warmth, energy and authenticity to her role. She is delighted to be heading up the team as we continue our vital work.
Carla Kerr - Finance and Admin Manager, PA to the CEO
Carla provides administration and finance support to the CEO and team and the Board of Trustees. 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 for over a decade.
Joyce Burnett – Ripple Retreat Manager
Joyce recently joined It’s good 2 give. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge 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.
Alison McGregor – Family Co-ordinator & Assistant Retreat Manager
Alison is the heart of our application process, liaising closely with hospital staff and families across Scotland to coordinate every stay at the Ripple Retreat. As Assistant Manager, she works tirelessly to ensure every detail is looked after so that each family’s time with us is as perfect as possible
Kirsty Griffiths - Volunteer Manager
A dedicated supporter of It's good 2 give since our inception in 2010, Kirsty brings a deeply personal commitment to her role, inspired by her family’s long-standing support of the charity. As our Volunteer Manager, her friendly nature and incredible efficiency ensure our wonderful volunteers are well-supported as she works to take our volunteering programme to even greater heights.
OUR BOARD
The Trustees of It’s good 2 give have a wide range of skills and experience including financial, legal, administration, personnel and project management.
Chair - Fiona MacFarlane
Company Secretary – Tom Speirs
Treasurer – Donald Robertson
Trustee - Ruari Mackenzie
Trustee - Judith Paterson
Trustee- Peter Johnstone