Prominent businessman Matthew Finnie was officially appointed a vice president of local social care charity VSA at their 146th annual general meeting which took place on October 12.
Established in 1870 VSA has helped thousands of the most vulnerable people and their families living in communities across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Today VSA provide vital support and services to people of all ages across four core areas: Children and Families; Adult and Community; Education and Learning; and Carers Support. VSA supports a person’s mental, physical and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach services.
Matthew who is a strong supporter and advocate of the services that VSA deliver to local people living in communities across Aberdeen says “I was delighted and honoured to be approached by VSA to be recognised as one of their Vice Presidents. As one of Aberdeen’s oldest and most respected charities its cause I’ve championed for over 7 years now by assisting with the fund raising effort of the annual ball. VSA’s involvement in tending to the needs of many local folk who otherwise may struggle in their day to day lives has got to be worthwhile. In ‘Finnies the Jewellers’ we are pleased to have the opportunity to make a difference in our local community”
Alex Hunter chair of the Board of Trustees’ said “ We are delighted to have officially appointed Matthew as a vice president of VSA, his local knowledge and business expertise will be a tremendous asset to the charity over the years to come.”
The AGM was held at the Town and County Hall, Aberdeen and was attended by charity president, the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Barney Crockett LL and honorary president Fiona Kennedy, DL. Matthew joins fellow advocates and vice presidents Lady Catto, MBE, DL, James Stevenson and Maggie Wilson.