Jim Cook
Branch Chair
Jim served in the RAF for 16 years, serving worldwide, including several overseas deployments. On leaving the services he became a finance and governance director for a multi academy schools trust in England. Jim volunteered for SSAFA, becoming Branch Chair in 2024. He wishes to contribute to the excellent work of the SSAFA team, making a positive difference to the local Armed Forces community.
Holly Sneddon
Branch Support Coordinator
Holly joined SSAFA in 2023, after completing an HNC in Business Administration and IT. Made to feel very welcome by the team, the role has allowed Holly to develop her skills further, giving her a sense of accomplishment and rewards, to give something back and play her part in helping the Armed Forces community.
Jim Laughlin
Volunteer Coordinator
Jim served for 25 yeas in the Queens Own Highlanders, touring worldwide, including operational tours. On leaving the services he went on to have a second career in logistics. Jim became a volunteer caseworker in 2016 and has undertaken further roles to continue to assist/support the Armed Forces.
George Givens
Caseworker.
George joined the Queens Own Highlanders as a boy soldier, working his way up the ranks leaving the Service as a commissioned officer, touring worldwide including operational tours. On leaving he went onto work with the NHS in Scotland. He continues to be very active in his Regimental Association and Scotland’s Veterans Groups. He became a SSAFA volunteer caseworker in 2013 and undertaken further roles including Chair to support the Branch.
Penny Leggat
Digital Marketing Volunteer
Penny served as nurse in the Army for 8 years, she is married to a RAF officer and has travelled worldwide. She has spent her time within the Service community, supporting and campaigning for Armed Forces families. She volunteered with SSAFA in 2013 as a caseworker and since has undertaken further roles to support the Branch.