“Individually, we are one drop.

Together, we are an ocean”

- Ryunosuke Satoro

- The Team -


Jakob Kaye, Director

Jakob founded ELVES CIC in early 2024 having worked at the Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) and developed the concept to develop a service addressing social isolation issues and the lack of opportunities for young people in Dumfries through gardening.

Jakob is the Enterprise Manager at Midsteeple Quarter a community benefit society in Dumfries working towards town centre regeneration through supporting young entrepreneurs. 

Jakob is passionate about native trees,the river Nith and loves a good hedge!

Eilidh Maclean, Coordinator

Eilidh is a proud Dumfries local with a background in volunteering across local charities and organisations. She began her studies at the University of St Andrews and is now completing a Social Sciences degree through the Open University.

As Coordinator and Research Assistant, she’s the friendly voice behind the befriending work and Sunshine Service, towards offering regular, compassionate contact to help individuals feel supported and connected.

- Scrutiny Panel -

ELVES CIC believe that scrutiny from experienced or relevant people is essential to ensure we are operating towards everyone's best interests. Our panel is growing as we become established. We welcome input from all areas of relevant industries to get feedback on our reports and keep us on the right track to providing the best possible service. We also call upon our panel when we find challenges of think of new ideas to continuously develop our practises.

Our panel consists of

Tarryn Kempson-Hopkins - Business Engagement Officer CEIS Ayrshire

Mia Hobson - Young persons advocate, volunteer

Gordon Clark - Head of property services at the Crichton Trust

Peter Johnson - Foodbank coordinator for Apex / Trussell Trust


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