Louise Wood has joined the charity's board of trustees effective January 5 2026, bringing valuable expertise and commitment to the organisation's ongoing mission. She joins six other trustees on the board of Somebody Cares Scotland.
The appointment comes at an exciting time for the charity, which recently relocated to its new headquarters at Royfold House in Hill of Rubislaw. The move reflects the organisation's continued growth and expanding reach across the community.
The charity was also recognised for its excellence in the third sector, being named Large Organisation of the Year at the Celebrate Aberdeen Awards last November.
Gordon Cowan, Chair of the board of trustees, said: "We are delighted to welcome Louise to our board. Her leadership and operational experience will be instrumental in guiding the charity, as we continue to strengthen our impact and drive our mission forward from our new home at Royfold House."
Yekemi Otaru, chief executive officer, added: "Louise has been volunteering her time with us for several months so her appointment is a wonderful boost to our team at an energising time for the organisation. With our new facilities and recognition at the Celebrate Aberdeen Awards, we are well-positioned to deliver even greater value to those we serve, and Louise will play a vital role in that journey."
Commenting on her appointment, Louise Wood said: “My volunteering journey with Somebody Cares has shown me the impact of compassionate, well-governed service. Joining the Board of Trustees is a meaningful next step in supporting the organisation’s important work across our community.”
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