It has been a year of significant staff change here at SURF and we are delighted to share that Augustijn van Gaalen will be starting as SURF’s new Policy & Advocacy Manager, in September.
Following an MSc in Global Sustainable Cities from the University of Strathclyde, Augustijn brings
extensive experience in community regeneration, policy development, and project management. Recently he has worked on housing, business and harbour projects for Tiree Community Development Trust, integration programmes for migrants while at COSLA, and was with the Community Transport Association before that, clearly bringing experience that aligns well with SURF’s mission.
Augustijn will be leading on the continued development of the SURF 2026 Manifesto which will undoubtedly have interests that intersect with those of the SURF Network. The outcomes of the Manifesto will be the primary focus of the SURF Annual Conference in Paisley on the 12th March 2026.
Euan and Emma look forward to welcoming Augustijn to the SURF team.
