Friends Mission

The mission of Friends of the Saltire Foundation is to develop entrepreneurship, Scottish economic-growth, promote Scotland as a platform for multi-national business and help support the activities of the Saltire Foundation.

The Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service) which funds grants that benefit the Saltire Foundation. Donations to the Trust may therefore be tax-deductible for US taxpayers (please consult your tax advisor).

The Trust is governed by a Board of Directors who are listed below.

Board Members

  • Helen Sayles, Former SVP, Liberty Mutual 
  • Mark Bamforth, CEO, Gallus BioPharmaceuticals
  • Derek Blackwood, President of Wood Group PSN, Wood Group
  • John Lynch, SVP, GE