Lilias spent the last 20 years, prior to retirement as Director of a Housing Association (RSL) which she was instrumental in establishing.  Lilias served as a Board member on a number of RSL’s which required assistance as a Scottish Housing Regulator appointee and co-optee.

Lilias also served as an elected member on one of Scotland’s largest Housing Associations which provides a range of care services to older people.

Lilias’ daughter, Sascha, has had learning difficulties for the last 50 years since illness struck when a year old. Sascha has received a care package provided by Cosgrove for nearly 20 years.

During these years Lilias has been a volunteer with Cosgrove and she joined the Cosgrove Board in 2018.