Our Board in 2024/2025

SCRA operates under the direction of an eight person Board.  As a Non-Departmental Public Body, SCRA’s Board – although acting independently – is ultimately accountable to Scottish Ministers, and Board Members are appointed by Ministers.

Our Board Members reflect a wide range of experiences and backgrounds in relation to children and young people. The Board plays a significant role in setting the strategic direction of SCRA, and in challenging the organisation to ensure we deliver our plans.

More information about our Board, including a full Register of Board Members’ Interests, can be found on the SCRA website.

Here are details about our Board Members at 31 March 2025:

Chair:

• Cathie Cowan (appointed 2024)

Board Members:

• Kay Barton (appointed 2021)
• Lynne Clow (appointed 2024)
• James Edgar (re-appointed 2021)
• Lorraine Moore (appointed 2021)
• Steve Renwick (appointed 2024)
• Hazel Smith (appointed 2022)
• Ying Zhang (appointed 2022)