About business matters
We are a charitable trust set up by a group of people who want to be of service to their neighbours in the world of work.We are six friends who work in various companies in the city centre of Edinburgh and have gelled as a team of Trustees. We are a banker, two actuaries, a lawyer, an accountant, and a client relationship manager. We have appointed a Consultant to work for the Trust – Iain Archibald. He is ably supported by a small group of volunteers, notably Janice Todd, Administrator for the service. From the beginning of this year we have expanded our team, taking on Eric Smith.
We have lots of experience, expertise, plans and ideas about how we can serve our neighbours, and we would like to hear from you about any issues in the world of work that are of concern to you – just contact us.
Iain, Janice and Eric are keen to develop partnerships with individuals, companies and organisations across the city. So do get in touch and partner with us.
Our plan is to serve all who work in the offices by:
• fostering a sense of community through various kinds of events
• providing lunchtime talks of a CPD standard on matters affecting our work life but not already covered by HR departments or in-house training
• offering a listening, trusted ear and signposting to expert help, both of a professional / work sort and of a personal / private nature. This support is designed to supplement what HR departments and helplines offer.
• laying on opportunities for spiritual exploration, to help people make connections between work life and spirituality, eg the Business Alpha Edinburgh course which has been pioneered by a sister Trust in our city.
Our events – though generally free – will always be of a high quality.
We, together with Iain and Janice, look forward to serving you and any with whom you put us in contact.
Zoe Allen, Michael Craig, Fiona Fleming,
Brent Haywood, Kenny Roy and Colin Stewart
Trustees of business matters
Scottish Charity No SC 037143