Revive MS Support
Reaching out to people living with Multiple Sclerosis

Trustee profiles

Revive MS Support is priveleged to have a talented and dedicated group of Trustees who are responsible for the smooth governance and strategic development of the charity.  They bring a broad range of expertise and experience to the table and we are grateful for the many, many hours they contribute as volunteers to this critical role.

Our current trustees are as follows: - 

Dr Neil Mackay MB ChB (Glasgow) (Chair)

Neil Mackay is married with 2 sons and a daughter, is the senior partner in a general medical practice in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. Additionally, he is a GP trainer, a Hospital Practitioner in elderly psychiatry, club doctor for Dumbarton Football Club, Honorary BMA Divisional Secretary, and treasurer of the Western Medical Club. His hobbies include sailing, gardening and keeping fit.  Neil has been involved as medical adviser to Revive MS Support for many years  (particularly in relation to our oxygen therapy facilities) and became a trustee in 2005.

Dr Caroline Sincock BSc MSc PhD CPA MITMA (Vice Chair)

Originally a biological scientist and Patent Agent, Caroline is an Intellectual Asset (IA) and Intellectual Property (IP) specialist of over 20+ years’ experience, with innovation, commercialisation and product development expertise, gained from both public and private sector organisations.  Most notably, Caroline was the founder of the world’s first Intellectual Assets Centre (IA Centre) in 2002, becoming its Chief Intellectual Assets Officer on its inception in 2003.  She left the Centre in 2006 and currently, under the name of “Passionate about Intangibles”, is delivering group training and consultancy in intangible asset management.  Caroline is known for her business networks and is also Chair of the Licensing Executives Society (Scottish Branch). Caroline is married with one son and is a user of the Centre, having been diagnosed with MS for 18 years.  Caroline became a trustee in 2006.

John A Boyle (Treasurer)
 
John, who recently joined the Board as Treasurer, has 23 years experience in the Financial Services industry. He is the Directory of his own company, Newton Financial Consultancy which provides Independent Financial Advices to a range of private and corporate clients.He has tutored part time at the Centre for Life Long Learning at the University of Strathclyde. John is married to Margaret and they have three children. His leisure time is spent either in the gym or on the hills. John had limited knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis through a friend’s illness.  However became much more aware in 2003 when his wife was diagnosed with primary progressive MS. It was from this point that he became involved in Revive MS and the important role it has in peoples’ lives. John became a trustee in 2009

Irving Hodgson 

Irving has recently retired from a career in senior management within local government. He brings an interest in strategic planning, governance and finance to the Board. To relax, Irving enjoys travelling, has recently renewed his interest in playing the guitar, plays golf and follows Queen of the South, his home town football club.Irving Irving became a trustee in 2009

Margaret C.  Smith

Margaret was appointed as a trustee in 2009 and comes with significant senior management experience in the NHS and more recently in higher education. She initially trained as a nurse and midwife in Glasgow and went on to specialise in critical care nursing. She brings with her experience of health care systems, strategic management and corporate governance. She also has a lead role in the modernisation of her own profession both at a UK and Scottish level. 

Tom McInally

Tom is a retired police officer with over 31 years policing experience. He served in Glasgow, London and latterly in Edinburgh where he retired as an Inspector. He brings an interest in fundraising and has some experience both as a former Rotary Club President and after completing a charity round the world motorcycle in 2009. Tom is married to Pam and has two children. His leisure time is spent pursuing his hobby as an amateur photographer. He is also a passionate motorcyclist and cyclist. Tom’s sister Marianne has lived with MS for the last 15 years and became aware of the work of Revive MS Support through her. Tom became a trustee in 2009.

New Trustees wanted!

We are currently looking for new trustees to expand the Board.  If you believe you have relevant skills and experience gained at a senior level, we would be interested to hear from you.  Please email a copy of your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thank you.