Helping to make a difference in local communities

Mactaggart

Youth & Communities

Outreach Services

Connecting Youth & Community

Meet the Team

Staff

Management  Committee

I was born and raised on Islay but spent many years in Salcombe and Glasgow where I trained as an Interior Designer before returning to Port Ellen with my son almost 20 years ago to work as Activities Manager in the Mactaggart Community Cybercafe ... which is now MYCOS. This role enabled me to then retrain as a primary teacher and I am currently working in Port Ellen Primary School. 5 years ago I travelled to India and spent an intense month in the Himalayas training to be a yoga teacher. I now run yoga sessions for adults and children in MYCOS and on our beautiful beaches. I volunteered to help the MYCOS Committee several years ago and redesigned the interior of the building into a flexible, bright and wel- coming environment.

Jane Cameron

Treasurer

Jane has been with MYCOS since 2019.  She currently works for Islesman Ltd but has 20+ years experience in the banking industry.  She has carried out a lot of voluntary work with children’s groups.  In the past she has taken Brownies, Guides, Sunday School and been on the Feis Oigridh Ile Committee.  Jane has a grown up family.  Her hobbies include attending music festivals, concerts and Motogp Races where ever they take her around the world.

Sally Campbell

Donald McNeill

Fiona Mactaggart is part of the Mactaggart family which founded the Cybercafe which became MYCOS. She is a former member of Parliament and continues to be involved in a number of charities.

Kinvara Mactaggart

Kate Brown

Chairperson

Annmarie Boyle

Peter Hart

Fiona Mactaggart

Natasha joined MYCOS in 2023, she is enthusiastic and works well as part of the team. Natasha love’s to be creative & make things, making good use of her wild imagination. This also helps Natasha to come up with lots of fun activities for her own children as well as those that come to MYCOS!

Netta has been a youth and community worker with MYCOS for 6 years. She enjoys working with children and adults alike, Netta feels that children are so interesting in everything they do and the way they learn. Netta said that she loves watching them grow each year. “I have a passion for all things arts and crafts, which I do with the adults on a Monday!   I’m so glad to be working at MYCOS!“

Emily started working for MYCOS in May 2022 as a part-time youth worker. Emily also works as an ASN assistant in Port Ellen primary school. She is studying child and youth studies with UHI. In 2022/2023 she has completed training in food hygiene, drugs and alcohol, working with young people with ADHD and child protection as well as an open university course in ASN in the early years.  Emily has three younger siblings and in her spare time she enjoys arts and crafts, spending time with friends and family and walks along the beaches.

Aislinn started at MYFOS in October 2020 while studying at the UHI Highlands and Islands. Aislinn began working with the primary age children one night a week and is now working with MYFOS fulltime. Aislinn has a HNC in Early Education and Childcare and a Diploma in Higher Education in child and Youth Studies. She has completed many short courses over the years and is continuously learning through Youth Scotland and other resources. Aislinn views outdoor play and learning as a vital part of youth work, taking part in a camping event with the young people every year. Aislinn has three children and a dog. Her hobbies are going out on walks with her dog and spending time with her family. 

Ellie joined MYCOS in 2023 with the ambition to work as psychologist specialising with young people, she hopes that her youth worker role will provide her with the experience of working with different young people. She hopes to bring enthusiasm and creativity into the clubs she attends.

Aislinn Wilson

Senior Youth Worker

Administration

Emily Mackie

Sessional

Youth Worker

Ellie Mackie

Sessional

Youth Worker

Netta MacDougall

Youth &

  Community Worker

John founded the Mactaggart Community Cyber Café, now known as MYCOS, with his uncle Sandy Mactaggart, his sister Fiona Mactaggart and Spike McGilvray in 1998.  He is an entrepreneur and philanthropist involved in several Islay charitable enterprises.  He has four grown up children and enjoys walking, talking and stalking.

Board of Directors

Sir John Mactaggart        Director & Trustee

Fiona Mactaggart      Director & Trustee

Kinvara Mactaggart      Director & Trustee

Graham is one of the island’s local Police Officers and in previous roles prior to living and working on Islay he engaged and supported vulnerable youths and adults through different stages of their lives along with other partner agencies.   Graham joined MYCOS as a volunteer in September 2023 helping staff with various groups at the centre. Assisting with Bingo on a Tuesday evening and then with the youth group on a Thursday evening and Saturday evening drop in. “I find the groups so rewarding, seeing the local youths develop skills and have fun. My hobbies are beach walks with my dog and now playing golf when I can.”

Graham Turner

Volunteer

Donnie joined our committee in 2022.  He is Islay born and bred.  He loves to travel and being outdoors and is a Farmer/Keeper to trade.  He has spent 23 years in the Fire Brigade.  He is married with a daughter Emma, who volunteers with MYCOS, helping run our Community Fridge and assisting with preparing dinners for our afternoon Clubs.  It’s great to have Donnie on the Committee as he has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to children and young adults with disabilities.

Kinvara joined the committee in 2020, she has worked as a Nursery School teacher, TV and Events Producer and is trained as a Gemologist.  She is passionate about women’s and children’s issues and uses her position as a Trustee of the Ian Mactaggart Trust to support these causes. She is Mental Health First Aid Trained and her interests are focused on mental health and community.

I've been involved in MYFOS for over 20 years, from being on the youth committee when I was 15, employed as a youth sessional worker from the age of 17 to joining the Adult committee from the age of 18. I really enjoy my role as a committee member and I am proud to be able to support the growth and development of MYFOS to provide youth services and activities locally.