DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Alex Henderson is the Development Manager at the Trust and is experienced in business management, sports coaching and community development. 

Having lived in Caithness for many years, she is familiar with the benefits and challenges that living in a rural community presents but believes that the benefits far outweigh the challenges. 

Who doesn't love the big skies!

Her hobbies include photography, designing and building quirky glamping pods. 

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - GARDENS AND GREENHOUSES

Sharon manages the Thurso Grows Community Garden and Greenhouses projects.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - GARDENS AND GREENHOUSES

Daniel joined the gardens team in 2024 and supports the Thurso Grows garden in Ormlie and the Greenhouses project in town.

PROJECT SUPPORT TRAINEE

We’re delighted to welcome Lizzie, who joined us in June 2025 for a 6-month placement as a Trainee Project Support Officer.

A lifelong Caithness local, Lizzie first became involved with us back in January as a volunteer at the Greenhouses. Despite initially thinking she wasn’t “green-fingered,” her mum would say otherwise—recalling how toddler Lizzie would enthusiastically fill empty yogurt pots with anything she could find in the garden (including a fair few creepy crawlies!) and proudly bring them indoors. Perhaps green thumbs run in the family—her Grandad was even awarded “Best Kept Garden” back in the late 1970s!

Outside of work, Lizzie is a busy mum of three. She and her children love family outings to shows and pantos, with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—a childhood favourite of Lizzie’s—being the latest adventure.

When she gets a moment to herself, you’ll likely find her out enjoying long countryside walks with her loyal Collie, Tilly.

ADMIN AND PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER

Chloe is our Admin and Project Support Officer and has worked on supporting community focused projects all throughout the UK ranging from Community Development to Health and Social Research.

Having recently returned to Thurso from Dundee, she is excited to get involved and support local projects to thrive. Growing up in Thurso has given her a strong understanding of town life, and she is looking forward to contributing her skills and enthusiasm to the community.

Outside of work, her hobbies include Highland Dancing and spending time with family. 

FINANCE OFFICER

Lesley is our Finance Officer and came to Caithness from Edinburgh when she got married.  She has two children and two grandchildren all living in Caithness and likes to be community and climate aware . 

She has worked in finance for over 40 years in companies of varying types and sizes.   

Her hobbies include reading and music but mainly dancing as she became a qualified Ballroom Dance Teacher in 2016 and holds two weekly classes in Thurso.