Chris Arnold

Chair

Chris is a retired lawyer having been a partner in two major Scottish law firms. He lives in Edinburgh, and apart from the Scops Arts Trust his voluntary work currently includes acting as a trustee of The Scottish Seabird Centre and Vestry Secretary at Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh. His other interests include running, cycling, tennis and golf.

    SCOPS trustee Sophie

    Sophie Fuller

    Trustee

    Sophie, having worked in retail management (Waitrose and Selfridges), now manages the relationships with large retailers for GS1 UK who are a not-for-profit organisation aiming to improve standards in the retail and healthcare industry. Sophie has excellent organisational skills and an interest in the arts. She lives in London.

      Sarah Cowper

      Trustee

      Sarah is a retired City lawyer. She is an enthusiastic amateur musician with a keen interest in the visual and performing arts and is a trustee of the St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust. She has a strong interest in education and was a primary school governor for many years.

        Nick Salisbury

        Trustee

        Nick enjoyed a career in property and project finance with Barclays and now has a varied portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles, including consultancy for Social Finance and board positions with Oasis Charitable Trust and the housing association, Home Group. He is a keen amateur violinist and choral singer.

          Barbara Arnold

          Trustee

          Barbara is a retired lawyer with experience of company law. She has a strong interest in the arts and currently sits on the boards of the Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation and Fidelio Charitable Trust. She has previously volunteered for the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and is a board member of Braid Estate Recreation Ground, Edinburgh.

            Justin Kitson KC

            Trustee

            Justin is a barrister practising from London chambers and has strong connections to both London and the North of England. An amateur pianist, he has been involved with numerous arts charities over the years. Through his work and interests in music, Justin is passionate about the power of music to transform the lives of individuals and their communities.

              Hazel Wotherspoon

              Trust Administrator

              Hazel is an experienced Chief Executive and Cultural Leader who has been working in the Arts for over 30 years. An expert in fundraising, grant making and governance, Hazel supports the Trustees and looks after the day-to-day management of the Trust.