A little about what we do
Our staff are our biggest asset. They are skilled in grant making, have expertise in our areas of delivery and are guided in all they do by an equalities and human rights approach.
Our teams are passionate about the transformational power a grant can make to people and communities. They build strong relationships with the amazing organisations they support, believing that together we can create a fairer future.
Meet the Team
Click below on a team member to view a little more about them:
Tricia Macfarlane
Chief Executive
Tricia spent the first decade of her career in the private sector, leading strategic communications and marketing across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for global blue chip and professional services organisations, before making a move to the third sector in 2008. Since then she has led UK and Scottish National service delivery organisations, before her appointment as Chief Executive at national fund management organisation, Impact Funding Partners. Tricia is leading the organisation into new areas of consultancy work and is passionate about the key role it has to play in powering social and economic renewal post covid-19 and beyond.
She can mostly be found singing in her spare time as a mezzo soprano soloist and has performed in some of the UK’s best known venues, including the Royal Albert Hall.
Mobile: 07825 875 199
Tricia Macfarlane
Chief Executive
Diane Wilson
Head of Operations and Development
Diane has worked in the third sector in Scotland for over 25 years, starting her career in a local Enterprise Trust before working for a national umbrella organisation and for several Scottish funders. A large focus of her work including a period as a self-employed consultant, has been on providing monitoring and evaluation support, as well as delivering fund management services. Diane joined Impact Funding Partners in 2012 and took up a new post as Head of Operations and Development in 2021, supporting the strategic objectives of the organisation, providing operational management and ensuring best in class fund management and consultancy service delivery.
Outside of work Diane enjoys long walks with her dog, time with family and friends and is a Brownie Leader.
Mobile: 07825 875 306
Diane Wilson
Head of Operations and Development
Pauline Dewar
Office Manager
Pauline joined Impact Funding Partners in 2015 and now manages the administration function and contracts for all organisation business support services and resources. This includes ensuring the accurate administration and compliance of Governance, Finance and Human Resources. Pauline has experience of working in the third sector which spans over twenty years, having also worked in the public and private sector prior to that. Pauline enjoys working with an organisation who focus on social justice, providing opportunities and making a difference to communities and individuals.
Away from work, Pauline enjoys walking, holidays, catching up with friends and family and has a passion for cooking.
Mobile: 07879 774 325
Pauline Dewar
Office Manager
Emma O'Shea
Development Officer
Emma is an experienced development officer, and she manages a portfolio of funded projects focusing on creating social impact. She plays a vital role in delivering our consultancy services and has a solid commitment to working towards peaceful societies where every individual can thrive. She has experience in research, evaluation and producing reports and has strengths in taking unique approaches to each task. Emma is passionate about ensuring equality and fairness exists within and across all communities.
When out of the office, Emma can be found staying active or reading a book from the bestsellers list.
Mobile: 07825 870044
Emma O'Shea
Development Officer
Ewan Davidson
Development Officer
Ewan has spent nearly 20 years working in the third sector. After obtaining a degree in Sociology and Social Policy, Ewan worked in a range of positions varying from support worker to manager. Each role has been to reduce social inequality and empower individuals and communities. Since starting with Impact Funding Partners, Ewan has worked on all stages of the Fund Management arm, and now plays a key role in the consultancy and evaluation work that we are delivering. In his role, Ewan is passionate about creating development and partnership opportunities to create greater social impact, and ensure equality and fairness exists.
When not at work, Ewan enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking, cooking and is a massive dog lover.
Mobile: 07825 870 157
Ewan Davidson
Development Officer
Fiona Inglis
Development Officer
Fiona has worked in varied roles across the third sector since 2012. From supporting children and young people in care and within special educational settings to roles specifically managing volunteer programmes and developing communities. Fiona works across the Impact Funding Partners team to deliver fund management and consultancy pieces of work. She strongly promotes working in partnership with other organisations and the benefits it can bring to them and their wider communities. Fiona has developed a range of tools and opportunities that helps improve networking within a range of sectors across Scotland, including peer support and learning sessions.
When not at work, Fiona can be found spending time with her young family, running and reading.
Mobile: 07879 773 864
Fiona Inglis
Development Officer
Anna Rogers
Compliance Officer
Anna has been part of the team since 2013, and in that time built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in Grant Management administration and CRM systems. Her previous roles within events management, customer service and charities have given her the skills to deliver quality and bespoke services to our diverse client base. Anna strives to simplify and streamline the processes involved in Fund Management, without losing sight of the purpose of the Funding we manage.
Away from work Anna likes to sing in a choir, keep fit and bake.
Mobile: 07715 317 640
