Gary is a founder partner of clean energy investment firm, Corran Capital, and a former partner of venture capital firm, Scottish Equity Partners, where he is now Senior Adviser. Gary has significant investment experience in the clean energy, sustainability and environmental sectors.
Prior to venture capital, Gary worked in corporate law with Shepherd & Wedderburn, before moving to Deutsche Morgan Grenfell and then National Australia Bank. Gary is also a non-executive director of investment company, Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust.
Gary’s significant experience of fundraising and of supporting growing businesses is of great value to Inspiring Scotland and its portfolio charities.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
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