Governance.
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), established to deliver sustainable, inclusive, and community-led management of Grangemouth Stadium. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, this section provides information about our governance framework, including details of our Board of Trustees and access to key organisational documents.
The Trust is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees who bring a broad range of experience in sport, finance, community engagement, and facility management. Together, they oversee the strategic direction, financial sustainability, and community impact of the organisation.
We are committed to good governance in line with the principles set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and strive to operate in a manner that reflects our values of integrity, inclusivity, and community benefit.
Policies and Documentation.
Board of Trustees.
GCST is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible
Chair
David Ovens
David is Chair of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and Managing Director of Archangel Investors. He has a background in corporate finance, investment, and business growth, with a strong commitment to aligning investment with social impact. He also serves as Chair of Scottish Athletics, reflecting his involvement in sport governance.
Trustee
Colin Hutchison
Colin is the CEO of Scottish Athletics and a trustee of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust. He has over 16 years’ experience in Scottish sport and has led key initiatives including the Club Together programme and the national athletics facilities strategy. Under his leadership, the sport has seen record club membership and increased public investment.
Trustee
Linzie Marsh
Linzie is a trustee of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and Pensions, Risk & Insurance Manager at Forth Ports Group. She brings expertise in financial and operational risk management and has a long-standing personal involvement in athletics. She is Chair of Pitreavie AAC and has over 40 years of connection with Grangemouth Stadium.
Trustee
Tom Ray
Tom is a trustee of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and Managing Director of 4TheRegion. He has a strong background in regeneration, community development, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in both the private and public sectors. His work focuses on place-based collaboration and inclusive economic development.
Trustee
Fraser MacKenzie
Fraser is a trustee of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and Head of Sales and Commercial Development at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. He brings expertise in leisure operations, business development, and income generation, with a focus on improving access to sport and physical activity across communities.
Trustee
Chris Duffy
Chris is a trustee of Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and Head of Women’s Football & Legal Affairs at Celtic Football Club. He brings a unique combination of legal expertise and professional football leadership, with a strong commitment to growing the women’s game and ensuring good governance across sport.