Douglas Lines was appointed Finance Director in November 2026 and is a purpose-led, values-driven senior executive with substantial global commercial experience across multiple sectors with a proven track record of driving significant growth across various portfolio businesses. Dual-qualified as a Chartered Accountant in both the United Kingdom and South Africa, he built his executive career over 30 years at Deloitte, Nedbank Limited and IBEM Group Limited, a London-based executive consultancy.
Why Transparency Matters: The Importance of Publishing Impact Data
4 November 2026
Impact reporting is an essential part of being accountable, transparent, and trustworthy for organisations that care about creating positive social and environmental change.
Introducing the Ethical Property Preferred Partner Programme
28 October 2026
We're excited to launch our new a commercial partnership opportunity for trusted professional service providers looking to connect directly with our community of charities, social enterprises, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations.
Scotia Works is more than a workspace. It is a community built on many of the same principles that have defined Sheffield throughout its history; bringing together charities, social enterprises, and campaign groups.
Finance for Good: Could You Be Our Next Finance Director?
30 September 2026
We're looking for an exceptional Finance Director to help shape what comes next. This is a chance to use your financial expertise to help create the spaces where social change happens.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. It provided an opportunity to reflect on a year characterised by significant impact, resilience and change.