STAFF MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS

Staff Team

Rik
Centre Development Coordinator

Enthusiastic and committed to making a change.

Rebecca
Social Link Worker

Rebecca works part time at the centre. She has a background in community work, with a focus on food projects. She enjoys gardening, crosswords and cooking in her time off! 

Natalie
Social Link worker

Natalie works part time at Drylaw between Monday-Wednesday. She has much experience in community outreach through her 25 years of art practice and participatory engagement. She enjoys cycling, walking, yoga and gardening.

Trudi
Gardening & Volunteer Coordinator

Keeping our gardens beautiful and our volunteers motivated.

Jeanette
Cleaner

Keeping our centre a clean, safe, and welcoming space for the community.

Board Members

David
Secretary

Dave has been a Board member of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre for around ten years. He retired from full-time working in 2011, having spent all of his working life in various departments of the Civil Service. In addition to DNC responsibilities, he is a member of the Childrens Panel in Edinburgh, an exam invigilator at Broughton High School and Chair of the Dumbarton FC Supporters Trust.

Martin
Treasurer

Martin has lived in Drylaw for over 40 years. He has been involved in the work of several community organisations in that time and is currently the Treasurer and Vice-chair of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. Previously he was a senior manager in the Library service of the City of Edinburgh Council.  

Lesley
Trustee

Trustee since 2022

Jeanette
Trustee

Trustee since 2012

Vicky
Trustee

Trustee since 2022