Marie Curie has announced the appointment of Matthew Reed as its new chief executive. Matthew joins the charity from The Children's Society where he has been chief executive for the last seven years. Previously he was chief executive of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and marketing director at Christian Aid. From 2015 to 2016 Matthew was the independent chair of the Birmingham Commission on Child Poverty.

Cyrenians chief executive Ewan Aitken has been appointed to advise on the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal. Chaired by Hibernian Football Club chief executive Leeann Dempster, the regional enterprise council will advise the decision-making body on the delivery of projects across the region. Aitken said: "This is a huge opportunity for third sector and private organisations to work in synergy, helping improve our city's economy by creating real opportunities for the people at the heat of our community."

Grampian Woman’s Aid, (GWA), a charity which offers support to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, has bolstered its board by appointing a family solicitor from one of Scotland’s oldest law firms. The work of GWA came to the attention of Sophie Hamilton Pike, a family lawyer with Balfour+Manson, after she attended a seminar/training course run by GWA. Following the training, she expressed an interest in becoming involved with the charity. After a meeting with manager Alison Hay, they discussed how she could assist GWA both professionally and personally and was asked to consider coming on board as a director.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre has announced the appointment of Falkirk councillor and former provost Pat Reid as chair of its Board of Directors. Pat replaces Delia Henry, who is stepping down after 12 years in the position. Councillor Reid was appointed at the charity's recent AGM with unanimous backing of the board. Also joining Pat will be new treasurer Jim Nicol while existing service user and board member Laura Cluxton takes up the position of vice chair.