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Branches & Committees
Our branches and committees are the backbone of our organisation, working diligently to represent and support decorators across Scotland.
Here, you will find detailed information about our regional branches, associations, and the various committees that drive our mission forward. From Aberdeen to the Borders, each branch plays a crucial role in local engagement and industry advocacy.
Our committees, encompassing areas such as finance, education, and technical standards, ensure that we continue to uphold the highest standards and address the evolving needs of our members.
Explore this section to learn more about our leadership, their roles, and how they contribute to the vibrant community of the SDF.
Our Associations
Glasgow Master Painters Association
President: Brendan Keenan, Flat 1/2, 5 Lanton Road, Glasgow, G43 2SR, 07305 821649.
Secretary: Neil B Rogers, Scottish Decorators’ Federation, Stirling, 01786 448838
Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders Decorators Association
President: Gary Irvine, P&DSC Ltd, 117 Carnethie Street, Rosewell, EH24 9AJ, 0131 448 2323
Secretary: Neil Rogers, Scottish Decorators’ Federation, Stirling, 01786 448838
Our Branches
Aberdeen
President: Artur Levikus, Nodram Aberdeen, Aberdeen 07594 955648
Secretary: Neil B Rogers, Scottish Decorators’ Federation, Stirling, 01786 448838
Perth & Dundee
President: Ewan Bannerman, Bannerman Decorators, Perth 01738 622591
Secretary: Neil B Rogers, Scottish Decorators’ Federation, Stirling, 01786 448838
The British Decorators’ Federation is an English branch, established in Leicester in 2011. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SDF.
Our Organisational Structure
Committees
National Council
This is the overarching committee elected by the members to manage the Federation and empowered to make all the necessary decisions.
It consists of: The President, The Past President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Honorary Treasurer or Treasurer and a representative from each branch.
Mr A Levikus
Aberdeen
Mr A Munro
Glasgow
Mr A Patterson
Glasgow
Mr D McDonald
Glasgow
Mr G McDonald
Glasgow
Mr B Keenan
Glasgow
Mr C Cochrane
Glasgow
Mr J Mitchell
Edinburgh
Mr D Clark
Edinburgh
Mr M Nevin
Edinburgh
Mr B Nicolson
Edinburgh
Mr W Dickie
Edinburgh
Mr M Stewart
Edinburgh
Mr D Macdonald
Highlands & Islands
Mr C Findlay
Highlands & Islands
Mr E Bannerman
Dundee & Perth
Other Committees
In conjunction with the Chief Executive, this committee oversees the day-to-day management of the Federation. It may report and make recommendations to the National Council and/or make decisions when the National Council can’t be convened. It is also elected by the National Council.
It consists of President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Immediate Past President, Honorary Treasurer and Chief Executive.
This committee, which includes representatives from manufacturers and co-opted consultants, oversees all technical and contractual matters, advising on Code of Practice, snagging procedures and commenting on technical complaints or enquiries.
They appoint conciliation and mediation matters to the conciliation panel, if customer/client complaints cannot be resolved at branch level.
Convenor
Mr B Nicolson
Mr R Skene
Mr M Stewart
Mr D J Clark
This committee oversees all educational matters on behalf of the Federation, including all matters pertaining to apprenticeships, college visits and industry qualifications.
The committee makes recommendations to the National Council for adoption by the Federation.
Convenor
Mr J Mitchell
Mr M Stewart
CITB – Mr B Dawson
Up to 3 Manufacturer Reps
Nominations from NC
Mr M Stewart
Mr B Keenan
Mr D Clark
Mr B Nicolson
This committee negotiates with the Unions on Wages and Conditions for the painting industry in Scotland, which are then promulgated through the SDF
The Council is also the custodian of the working rules.
Representatives to the Scottish Painting Council:
An external committee, it comments on good practice that should be enshrined within contracts used in Scotland.
The SDF appoints a member to sit on this committee.
SDF representatives:
Mr J Mitchell
Chief Executive
An external ogranisation, this is the registration body for operative competence and health and safety for the industry.
The SDF’s National Council appoints two board members annually.
Neil B Rodgers is Chief Executive – a post that is re-elected annually.
This is the European Painters Federation, which lobbies the European Parliament on behalf of the painting industry in Europe.
One representative from the SDF sits on the committee.
The Group is a pan-industry body for contractors.
The SDF occupies four seats, filled by the Chief Executive and three elected members from our other operational committees.
This is the body of consensus federations who have an input to CITB-ConstructionSkills.
An SDF representative sits on this committee.
Neil B Rodgers, Chief Executive, SDF.
This is the body of all trade associations and federations that meets to discuss trade federation issues.
This committee includes representatives from SQA, Construction-Skills, SDF and educational institutions to design national occupational standards
The SDF is the main Federation sitting on the group; it has four representatives on this committee.
This committee is made up of Scottish Federations in the construction industry.