The Trust is an endowment trust which was established by the international philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1903 to add value to the lives and environment of the community of Dunfermline, Fife, where he was born and passed his childhood.
The Trust is one of over 20 Carnegie foundations worldwide and is governed by Royal Charter with a Board of twenty Trustees.
Our Team
Gillian Taylor - Chief Executive
I’m Gillian Taylor and I’m the CEO of the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trust. I have worked for the Trust since June 2020. I am passionate about carrying on Andrew Carnegie’s legacy to bring ‘sweetness and light’ to his hometown of Dunfermline.
In my spare time, I enjoy getting back to nature on our family farm just north of Dunfermline.
You can get in touch with me by using this email address:
gillian.taylor@carnegietrust.com
Janine Norris - Grant Officer
janine.norris@carnegietrust.com
I’m Janine and I’m the Trust’s Grant Officer, I started working for the Trust in 2025. I bring a wealth of experience of, and a passion for the third sector having worked and volunteered for many charities.
If you are looking for a grant for your organisation, I’m the person you need to contact first. I can let you know whether your proposal is likely to fit with our grant criteria and guide you through the process of applying for a grant from the Trust.
In my spare time I am an avid reader and theatre and nature enthusiast. I enjoy wild swimming and camping adventures with my husband and children. I have strong connections with Carnegie Hall, Library and Pittencrieff Park.
Liz Pullar - Finance Officer
liz.pullar@carnegietrust.com
I’m Liz Pullar and I am the Finance Officer for the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trusts.
I have worked for the Trust since January 2007 and I am the longest-serving member of staff.
I live locally and in my spare time I enjoy horse riding, swimming and holidays in the sun.
Liane Horder - Hero Fund Manager
herofund@carnegietrust.com
I’m Liane Horder and I am the Carnegie Hero Fund Manager. I started working for the Trust in 2018 and prior to that I worked for 19 years as Housing Advisor at a homeless charity.
I have been involved within the fundraising and organisation of various community events in Dunfermline over the years. I enjoy taking my 2 dogs for long walks and exploring the local countryside.
Sarah Huxtable - Administrator
sarah.huxtable@carnegietrust.com
I’m Sarah Huxtable and started working with Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trust as Administrator in December 2017. Originally from Lincolnshire, I moved to Dunfermline in 2005 to study at Queen Margaret University.
I completed a BA (Hons) in Film and Media in 2009. Since then I’ve held a number of positions within third sector organisations. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the cinema, travelling to the South of France with my husband and enjoying walks in the local countryside in and around Fife with our dog.