Colin Shreenan will be taking over as Chair of the Findhorn Hinterland Trust when Jonathan Caddy steps down in September. Although he’s new to the team, he’s very closely connected to it! We’ll get to know him more fully in time, but for now, meet Colin Shreenan…
I was prompted to volunteer for this new role as board trustee and later interim chair because my wife, Laura, has been involved with the Green Burials team. Because of that connection I got to meet some of the team members, such as Jamie and Kajedo, and I was impressed by the work ethic. Later was introduced to Jonathan, and his passion and love for the Hinterland is palpable – and infectious.
By the time he invited me to join the board as a trustee I was well acquainted with how they run things. I particularly like the non-hierarchical structure, so I was more than happy to join them and play my part.
Some of the work I’ve done previously that has led to this moment includes Laura and I being involved in our own charity in the past. We were responsible for running major projects, with dozens or sometimes hundreds of volunteers. I’ve been looking after land and gardens for some of the properties we were involved in, and I’ve been a trustee on other boards as well as on a community council – so I’m well aware of the work that goes into keeping things moving and keeping the vision alive. I’ve always been a hands-on kind of person, with a can-do attitude, and I have the skill set to match.
I’m excited about stepping into this new role as it’s an opportunity to work with such a great team of motivated people. You can see the passi
on they have for the Hinterland, and its management and conservation.
My vision for the Trust right now is simply to continue the good work that’s been done. To build on the foundation that’s been established, and to help guide the team through this transition time as Jonathan steps down. My focus will be on helping to ensure the cohesiveness of the team.
Moving from Glasgow as a kid to a more rural setting – a town in the country – inspired my love for nature. I spent lots of time wandering the hills and enjoying the wildlife – and adding to my egg collection, something people would frown upon nowadays. I enjoy bird spotting, and searching for newts and toads. Nature always brings me a feeling of peace. Right now I’m looking at the rain falling and it just gives me that sense of delight and belonging. It keeps you grounded in the now.
My high dream for the Findhorn Hinterland Trust is that it continues the good work it’s doing for the conservation of nature, and that it becomes a centre of excellence for everybody to learn in and enjoy. I’m just so glad to be part of this hard-working, good-natured team. I’ve been part of other teams and I haven’t seen such openness of communication without aggravation! I like what I’ve seen so far at FHT, delighted to now be part of it.
Meet the team – Colin Shreenan
I was prompted to volunteer for this new role as board trustee and later interim chair because my wife, Laura, has been involved with the Green Burials team. Because of that connection I got to meet some of the team members, such as Jamie and Kajedo, and I was impressed by the work ethic. Later was introduced to Jonathan, and his passion and love for the Hinterland is palpable – and infectious.
By the time he invited me to join the board as a trustee I was well acquainted with how they run things. I particularly like the non-hierarchical structure, so I was more than happy to join them and play my part.
Some of the work I’ve done previously that has led to this moment includes Laura and I being involved in our own charity in the past. We were responsible for running major projects, with dozens or sometimes hundreds of volunteers. I’ve been looking after land and gardens for some of the properties we were involved in, and I’ve been a trustee on other boards as well as on a community council – so I’m well aware of the work that goes into keeping things moving and keeping the vision alive. I’ve always been a hands-on kind of person, with a can-do attitude, and I have the skill set to match.
I’m excited about stepping into this new role as it’s an opportunity to work with such a great team of motivated people. You can see the passi
on they have for the Hinterland, and its management and conservation.
My vision for the Trust right now is simply to continue the good work that’s been done. To build on the foundation that’s been established, and to help guide the team through this transition time as Jonathan steps down. My focus will be on helping to ensure the cohesiveness of the team.
Moving from Glasgow as a kid to a more rural setting – a town in the country – inspired my love for nature. I spent lots of time wandering the hills and enjoying the wildlife – and adding to my egg collection, something people would frown upon nowadays. I enjoy bird spotting, and searching for newts and toads. Nature always brings me a feeling of peace. Right now I’m looking at the rain falling and it just gives me that sense of delight and belonging. It keeps you grounded in the now.
My high dream for the Findhorn Hinterland Trust is that it continues the good work it’s doing for the conservation of nature, and that it becomes a centre of excellence for everybody to learn in and enjoy. I’m just so glad to be part of this hard-working, good-natured team. I’ve been part of other teams and I haven’t seen such openness of communication without aggravation! I like what I’ve seen so far at FHT, delighted to now be part of it.