Board Members and Staff
Our People
Since we started our journey in 2013, we have been steered by a Board made up of volunteers based in the community. Many hours of discussions, meetings and deliberations have led to what we have achieved so far.
The people who have led our journey so far
Muaitheabhal Trustees
Iain MacIver
Chair and Exec Board Member
“From day one it has been an opportunity to make a positive difference to a people and a place I hold dear.”
Angus McDowall
Vice Chair and Exec Board Member
“My heart is here. I'm delighted to bring benefit to the population.”
Donnie Morrison
Exec Board Member
“I believe we've made a very significant contribution since we started, and there is huge potential around the corner.”
Denise Wilson
Board Member
“We've been able to make a big difference to organisations which are so important to our communities.”
Janet Gold
Board Member
“I'm proud of the contributions we've made – getting to the heart of challenges in our community.”
Angus Ferguson
Board Member
“We can tell a really powerful story about what we've done so far, and the future will see even more positive work.”
John Murdo Matheson
Board Member
“We've made a big difference to so many organisations, often in a quiet way, but our contributions have been great so far, with more to come.”
Could this be you?
Board Member
We are looking for new trustees to work with us to delivery benefits to the whole community.
Muaitheabhal Community Trust Manager
Ralph Tonge
Ralph is the manager of Muaitheabhal Community Trust and is based part-time at our office at the Kinloch Community Hub, Balallan.
“I have lived in the Outer Hebrides for five years and during that time I've developed a love for the Muaitheabhal area, its communities, its history, and its culture. I'm proud to work for the Muaitheabhal Community Trust, and collaborating with Board members, community groups and individuals is a real privilege.”
Ralph has been board member of a wide number of organisations including UHI Highlands and Islands, Open Studios Hebrides, OH!Con, NeuroHebrides, and others. He has a wide range of experience in management, project management and administration, youth work, charity, and also works as a professional photographer.