• Nick AddingtonHead of Philanthropy Services
• E-Mail:
• Phone: 0141 341 4968

Nick leads on our work supporting clients in their philanthropy and overseeing our Scotland-wide grantmaking programmes.

Nick moved to Scotland after completing his philosophy degree and began his career with a mobile art gallery touring exhibitions of contemporary art all over Scotland. He later worked in the Scottish Borders helping to develop and promote local events and festivals, before joining the Foundation in 2003. Based in Glasgow, Nick continues to be involved in voluntary arts groups as well as his local hockey team.

• Chris HollowayGrant Programmes Manager
• E-Mail:
• Phone: 0141 341 4965

Chris joined the foundation as Grant Programmes manager in early 2012, having spent 8 years working at the Big Lottery Fund in a similar role.

Chris has responsibility for developing and managing the portfolio of grant programmes made up of charitable and public sector funding sources, ensuring effective and efficient delivery to our applicants. 

• Ros HouldsworthGrant Programmes Executive
• E-Mail:
• Phone: 0131 524 0340

Ros joined the Foundation as a Grants Officer in July 2005. Having first studied music and then secretarial studies with languages (Spanish and German) she came to community development by way of being a community activist in Edinburgh and a part time administration job with an Urban Aid project in the early 1990s.

She then went on to a development worker post with the Wester Hailes Representative Council where she was part of the team for 10 years. It is this experience of community development that brings her to the Foundation in a move from being a grantee to a granter.

In her spare time, Ros enjoys reading, silver-smithing and walking her dog. She also volunteers with the Relationships Scotland - Couple Counselling Central service.

• Jennifer McPhailGrant Programmes Executive
• E-Mail:
• Phone: 0141 341 4964

Jennifer joined the Foundation in February of 2005 as Grants Administrator then promoted in 2008 to Grants Officer.

As well as the responsibility for the running of the Open Grants Programme, she is the main contact for Comic Relief, Women’s Fund for Scotland and the June and Douglas Hume Memorial Fund. Previously, she worked for Millar and Bryce Limited for three years, setting up Limited Companies and Charities.

When not working, Jennifer enjoys running and has completed eight 10k runs in Glasgow, Kirkintilloch, Inverness and Aberdeen. She also recently took part in the Caledonian Challenge helping to raise funds for the Scottish Community Foundation.

• Jane MartinLocal Giving.com Coordinator
• E-Mail:
• Phone: 0131 524 0301

Based in the Edinburgh office, Jane joined the Grant Programmes Team in January 2012 as Localgiving.com Co-ordinator. Partly owned by the Community Foundation Network, Localgiving.com is a not-for-profit website which enables local charities and community groups to raise money, awareness and support online.

Jane has a background in marketing and events and has worked in corporate fundraising for the British Heart Foundation and Save the Children.

When not working, looking after her daughter and depending on the weather, you’ll find Jane out and about: hillwalking, snowboarding, sea kayaking, walking the dog or socialising!

• Fiona MouldProgrammes Administrator
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Fiona is covering as the Edinburgh Office Administrator whilst Helen Napier is on maternity leave. She initially came to the Foundation in 2010 as a volunteer for the Grants team.

Fiona moved to Scotland after graduating from the University of Nottingham in 2007 and has since volunteered for various voluntary organisations including Project Ability in Glasgow, and worked as a Supporter Care Assistant for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.