Our humanist future – we launch new strategic plan

February 28, 2020

Humanist Society Scotland launched a new strategic plan which sets out the Trustee’s aims and objectives for the charity for the next three years at the RSE in Edinburgh.

Our Humanist Future was developed by the board of trustees who are made up of elected members and co-opted experts. The plan sets out a clear focus on the organisations work in being the voice for Humanism that Scotland needs – helping people celebrate lives and relationships in line with their beliefs, as well as providing more opportunities for members to be at the forefront of the Society.

The Society was delighted to be joined by Scots Makar Jackie Kay who read a selection of her poetry suited well to Humanist ceremonies to mark the occasion.

[left to right] Professor Maggie Kinloch FRSE (Chair), Jacki Kaye (Scots Makar), Fraser Sutherland (CEO) at the launch

Commenting on the new plan Humanist Society Scotland chair Maggie Kinloch said:

“Humanist Society Scotland goes into this new decade with a renewed aim and mission set out in the plan. But our place as the only Scottish charity who speaks out for Humanist values, helps mark key life events in the Humanist tradition, and provides a community for likeminded people remains the same.”

Speaking to the new plan and aims for future work of the Society Chief Executive Fraser Sutherland said:

“The process of developing this plan allowed trustees to review the progress that had been made in our thirty year history and focus on what need to be done with the next thirty years in mind. The success of the organisation is down to the huge contribution of members, volunteers, celebrants, supporters and staff whom we couldn’t achieve anything without.

Latest Related Stories

A dancing blue figure, the Humanist Society Scotland logo graphic.

Humanist Society calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Humanist Society calls for ceasefire in Gaza
An image of an old fashioned, 19th century stone school house across a road with a sign in the foreground pointing to North Berwick.

Humanist Society has its say on fair school votes for East Lothian

Humanist Society has its say on fair school votes for East Lothian
Aerial shot of a large group attending a remembrance event, standing in a circle round a memorial, in Wick.

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Linda Smith on humanist remembrance

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Linda Smith on humanist remembrance
Jennifer Buchan delivers our opening thoughts at the conference. She has blonde hair and a red shawl and stands at a podium.

Humanist Society Conference 2023: chair’s opening speech

Humanist Society Conference 2023: chair’s opening speech