To everyone, always
THE TEAM
Led by our chief executive Derek Allison, meet the team who deliver on the Falkirk Foundation’s aims and objectives, ensuring it’s an effective, forward thinking charity working to support people in our community.
THE BOARD
Charles MacDonald
Adele Mills
Craig Sinclair
Studying Accountancy at Aberdeen University, he went on to train as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in Glasgow.
On the Board since 2011 he provides the Foundation with financial advice and support. Passionate about the Foundation and the positive impact it has in the local community. Proud of all it has achieved in its first 10 years and looking forward to continuing this good work to ensure the next 10 years are just as special!
Bryan McCarthy
John Gold
THE TEAM
Derek Allison
Derek joined us in April of 2021 as the Chief Executive officer and works with the board of trustees to lead and deliver on the aims and objectives of the Foundation.
He has 25 years of experience as a police officer and joined us form the SPFL Trust where he was Operations Manager for the past 6 years.
Chris Gunn
His previous experience includes over 15 years managing in a sporting environment coupled with a degree in Business Studies.
Ben Shearer-Richards
Football Development Officer
Ben has an Honours degree in Sports Studies from the University of Stirling.
Danny Newbigging
Danny has 10 years’ experience in Community Football, recently leaving Stenhousemuir FC after 7 years in post.
Jamie Murphy
Jamie joined the Foundation in February 2022 as Business Support Officer, covering programme coordination and management of volunteers.
He previously worked for the Scottish FA in Coach Education and Football Development and recently completed a Sports Management MSc degree at University of Stirling.
Gareth Davies
Joe Whittington
Grant Ferguson
Adam Ouakli
Adam is also a Media & Communications Officer at Falkirk Football Club, a role he has held since October 2020.
ANY QUESTIONS?
WHAT DO WE DO?
Community football for children and young adults
Targeted physical activity programmes for children and adolescents with mental health issues
Exercise & nutrition programmes to help reduce obesity and improve health outcomes
Delivery of SQA qualifications to students that do not engage well with the traditional delivery model of education
Holiday activity camps for school pupils
Employment support programmes to build confidence and support people back to work
Falkirk Foundation Community Pitch (All weather pitch located next to Falkirk Football Stadium)
Woodlands Community Sports (Leisure facility with games hall, community rooms and an all-weather pitch)
OUR VALUES
Welcoming
Honest
About what we do and the way we do it
Ambitious
In our drive to succeed
Passionate
About what we do and in how we do it