The Team

Alice started working at VABS in September 2024 and took on the role of Chief Officer in March 2025. She has volunteered and worked in the third sector for over 10 years, most recently working on community-led climate action and nature engagement projects locally. Alice is incredibly passionate about enabling our rural communities to thrive and empowering communities to shape their futures. She is excited to lead VABS into a new chapter and to continue supporting the incredible network of community and voluntary organisations in Badenoch and Strathspey.

Alice studied Geography at Durham University and moved to Insh in 2025. She is part of the Cairngorms Orchestra, plays tennis and volleyball locally, volunteers in nature conservation and enjoys hiking and wild swimming.

Ann started working for VABS in 2004 and since then has continued to develop her professional skills to fit the ever changing needs of the third sector in Badenoch and Strathspey. She advises on charity law and is also a registered Independent Examiner with the Association of Charity Independent Examiners.

Ann is VABS’ Finance & Development Officer – a role which involves providing support to a wide range of voluntary organisations in Badenoch and Strathspey on financial and employment issues. She helps deliver key outcomes for communities and projects, as well as strengthening VABS’ profile in the sector.

Fiona grew up in Grantown on Spey and began working locally across the Badenoch and Strathspey area from a young age. She later spent several years living in New Zealand, working across various sectors – most recently spending six years in the New Zealand public sector in Wellington.

An outdoor enthusiast, Fiona enjoys skiing, diving and exploring walking and hiking trails in the Cairngorms National Park.

She joined VABS in July 2025, bringing with her a strong connection to the local area and a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing small rural communities. Having recently returned to Badenoch and Strathspey with her young family, Fiona is excited to support the communities she grew up in.