National Council
The different committees within the Guild are made up of representatives from every Guilds Togther. Each committee is chaired by a convener and the National Council is chaired by the National Convener.
The National Council is responsible for the development of policy, relating to other Church councils & committees, appointing a General Secretary, overseeing the work of constituent committees & working groups and participation in consultations for the Scottish Parliament (and response to immediate issues).
Meet the Leadership Team
National Convener
Renee Riddell
Central Guilds Together
The National Convener chairs the National Council, helps develop policy and oversees the finances of the Guild and supports the General Secretary and staff.
National Vice Convener for North East with responsibility for Events
Sandra Jackson
Perth and Kinross Guilds Together
Sandra is a member of New Deer St Kane's Guild in Aberdeen, and has been an active member of the National Council since 2025. She is part of Aberdeenshire North Guilds Together.
The role of the National Vice Convenor is to be part of the strategic leadership of the Guild and to work with the National Convenor and staff to provide guidance and support to Guilds.
National Vice Convener
Brenda Graham
Brenda is a member of Eden Tay Church Guild in Fife, and has been an active member of the National Council for a few years, starting in 2022. She is part of Fife Guilds together.
The role of the National Vice Convenor is to be part of the strategic leadership of the Guild and to work with the National Convenor and staff to provide guidance and support to Guilds
National Vice Convener for West with responsibility for Communications and Marketing
Margaret Dundas
Glasgow North Guilds Together
Margaret is a member of Cadder Guild in Glasgow, and has been an active member of the leadership team since 2024. She is part of Glasgow North Guilds Together.
The role of the National Vice Convenor is to be part of the strategic leadership of the Guild and to work with the National Convenor and staff to provide guidance and support to Guilds.
National Vice Convener
Helen MacKenzie
Helen is an independent member of the Guild, and has been an active member of the National Council for a few years, starting in 2018. She is part of Fife Guilds together.
The role of the National Vice Convenor is to be part of the strategic leadership of the Guild and to work with the National Convenor and staff to provide guidance and support to Guilds