Morna Black
Research Manager, Development & Alumni, University of Glasgow
Morna has worked in development research for over 20 years. She has diverse experience on a wide range of philanthropic projects including capital campaigns, major gifts, research analytics and in strategic research management. She is currently a member of CASE Europe UK & Ireland Cabinet and has recently been a contributing writer and editor of the Institute of Fundraising’s ‘Researchers in Fundraising: Best Practice Guide and Handbook for Prospect Research’.
Stephen Shirres
Fundraising Governance and Compliance Manager, Cats Protection
Stephen has worked in Scottish fundraising for his entire career at charities such as British Red Cross, Poppyscotland and tide – Together in Dementia Everyday. During this time, he has worked across almost all funding streams, including Community, Events, Corporate, Trusts & Foundations and Individual Giving. Alongside his time spent as a trustee, Stephen brings a wealth of fundraising knowledge and experience to the Panel and the decisions they make.
Lesley Boyd
Pitch Perfect Ltd & Affiliate Consultant, Marts & Lundy UK
Lesley has enjoyed over fifteen years in fundraising with a strong focus on principal, major, corporate and legacy giving and on helping charities and their boards be the best that they can. Lesley is Director of Pitch Perfect, Ltd and an Affiliate Consultant with Marts & Lundy UK, providing management, consultancy and leadership coaching services primarily to the cultural and education sectors. Lesley’s eclectic career has included music performance, arts management and production.
Yvonne Evans
Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Dundee
Yvonne is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Dundee. Before becoming an academic, she practised as a solicitor, specialising in trusts, succession and tax planning. She has written a leading text on trusts and trustees, and maintains strong links with the legal profession. Yvonne is a trustee of the Lawscot Foundation, a charity which supports Scottish law students from less advantaged backgrounds.
Zain Qureshi
Internal Audit and Risk professional
Zain has extensive experience auditing complex organisations and driving strategic improvements across the public and private sectors. He brings strong analytical skills, independent judgement, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.
In 2024, he was named Winner of the “Achievements in Accounting & Finance” category at the Scottish Asian & Business Awards.
Alongside his professional work, Zain has remained engaged in the charity and community sector – supporting inclusive programmes, contributing to national equality initiatives, and promoting fair and effective governance. His work reflects a strong alignment with the Panel’s values of integrity, fairness and public trust.
Nicola Sinclair
Head of Engagement, NHS Lothian Charity
Nicola brings over two decades of expertise in the charity sector, spanning local, Scottish, UK-wide, and international organisations. A dynamic speaker and accomplished fundraising leader, she has consistently championed the power of fundraising and the vital role of charities throughout her career. Her commitment extends beyond professional achievements, reflected in her impactful contributions as a Trustee and through leadership positions with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF).
Brook Marshall
David Finkelstein
Honorary Professor, Department of Information Studies, University College London
A business and cultural historian based in Edinburgh, Professor David Finkelstein brings over 30 years of experience in senior management and governance roles within publicly funded settings, gained across eight higher education institutions in Scotland and England. He has extensive knowledge of overseeing corporate accountability within multi-layered governance structures and non-profit codes of conduct, and experience of charitable trust governance, having served on the Board of Trustees for the National Library of Scotland and for the small charity Stepfamily Scotland, the latter which worked to support issues emerging from reconfigured and new stepfamily dynamics.
Craig Shepherd
Arbitrator and Mediator
Craig worked as a solicitor in Scotland, England, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Japan and Malaysia. He has acted in some of the largest value, international, cross-cultural commercial cases. Having returned to Scotland, he continues to sit as an arbitrator and a mediator in commercial disputes heard by centres such as the International Chamber of Commerce. Craig brings deep experience in the practice and procedure of resolving disputes in a fair, legal and transparent way.
