The team at SSAFA Inverness-shire and Western Isles understand the challenges of living in the Highlands. We are determined to work with our partners in the community, to provide a second to none service and support to our veterans and the wider armed service community. Whether its emotional, practical or financial support, we are here to help.
Allan Durning
Branch Chair
With a background in both the military and the commercial sector, Allan brings extensive leadership, governance and strategic experience to his role as Chair of the branch. As Managing Director of Bruneval Consulting, he has worked with businesses across the UK and internationally, specialising in strategic development, organisational growth and mergers and acquisitions. Alongside his business career, Allan has held a number of senior voluntary leadership positions within charitable and local organisations, reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting the community and veterans. He is passionate about building strong teams, good communication channels, developing partnerships and ensuring that SSAFA continues to provide first-class support to those who have served and those who continue to serve.
Anna Masson
Branch Secretary & Casework Coordinator
Anna is originally from Belize. She married a soldier and followed him over to the UK in 1992. She has been a volunteer for SSAFA over 18 years as both a Caseworker and Branch Secretary.
Alastair Kendall
Caseworker
Alastair is a new Caseworker. At Glasgow University he was part of the Royal Navy University Unit, serving as a midshipman on HMS Droxford. After University he trained as an accountant in the City and returned to Scotland, where after a masters degree at Strathclyde Business School he spent 18 years in the agricultural and food industries. He then retrained as a teacher and spent 12 years teaching Chemistry in two Highland Schools before leaving to run his farm. His time at sea gave him an interest in exploring opportunities with SSAFA, and his experience working with families as a teacher will be useful.
Antony McCord
Caseworker
Antony left the Royal Air Force in 2023 after 37 years. He had a rewarding career covering a range of different jobs, starting off as Secretarial Officer on a flying station and finishing as the Air Attache in Paris. He has now settled in Moray and is keen to help fellow veterans which is why he is a SSAFA mentor and is working to become a Branch Caseworker.
Beverley Cartwright
Fundraising Coordinator
Beverley served in the RAF for 30 years as a Catering and Logistics Officer. She was aware of the work of SSAFA throughout her service career and knows how important it is for the military community and their families to have someone to turn to in a time of need. She was approached to become involved with SSAFA when she retired and is now taking on the task of Fundraising Coordinator for the branch and is hoping to come up with ideas to boost funds and help as many people as we can. She moved to Grantown-on-Spey in 2019 and is involved in the local community.
Eddie Boyle
Digital Marketing Volunteer
Eddie has been with SSAFA since 2023. He manages the social media channels for the branch and supports other digital requirements like multimedia and web content.
He comes from a military family and has been aware for a long time of the valuable work that SSAFA does for members of the British armed forces and their dependents.
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