Our Team
Gillian McEwan
Family & Community Worker
Gillian is our family & community worker. Her role includes working alongside families as well as assisting in CiS, befriending and youth projects
Vicky Davidson
Food Support Worker
Vicky has been a food support worker at the Pennypit since 2018. She supports our food programmes such as our community pantry and a member of the Befriending team
Michelle McKinney
Family Support Worker
Michelle is our family support worker who works alongside Natalie to provide support in the PSG Area. Michelle also helps with our holiday hunger programme in Fa'side.
Rose Reynolds
Food Support Worker
Rose supports our Befriending projects by making delicious meals for everyone at Lunch with the Bunch!
Stuart Thomson
Volunteer Coordinator
Stuart coordinates our amazing volunteers and ensures we are running with the most current guidance. Get in touch with Stuart if you would like to volunteer
Irene McKie
Pantry Support Worker
Irene supports the running of our Pennypit pantry. Come along to see her and she will be happy to provide support!
Jonathan Sharples
Office Manager
Jonatha is our Health & Safety Officer, manages our facilities and our holiday hunger clubs called Lunch Club.
Euan Stratton
Youth & Community Worker
Euan has been a Youth & Community Worker at the trust since 2018. He is involved in CiS & befriending projects and runs a variety of youth & sports clubs including PSG Lunchclub & Go4Fun
Lisa Irvine
Befriending Coordinator & Community Development Worker
Lisa is a sport and community development worker at the Pennypit. She Graduated QMU with a BSc in Health Sciences in 2020. Lisa assists with Community in schools, Befriending, food projects and youth work in the PSG community.
Angela Davie
Pennypit Trust Manager
Angie oversees all projects run at the Trust, with a big focus on sport and youth work. Angie is well connected in the community and is always happy to help you
Ruth Sutherland
Fundamental Foods Manager
Ruth is a Community Nutritionist who manages our food project known as Fundamental Foods. Ruth has a vast knowledge of the community and believes food connect us all
Ellie Chapman
Community Nutritionist
Ellie joined the Pennypit Team in September 2023 after Graduating with a MSc in Human Nutrition and BSc in Medical Chemistry. She also coordinates our community pantry!
Michaela Taylor
Fareshare Coordinator
A busy mum of 4, I enjoy a variety of volunteering activities, I love painting and spending time with my family and animals.
I am also a part of the working for change collective, where I am passionate about building a strong sense of community and taking whatever steps I can to make things better for myself and those around me.