We are very privileged to have a team with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skills who serve as shining examples of The Destiny Project ethos.
Andrew founded The Destiny Project to create a safe space for people of all ages to come together and share skills.
Andrew started training in youth work in 2012 in Edinburgh and devoted his practice to helping young people reach their full potential. He is also a certified child protection officer. Andrew’s interests involve sports and community activism.
Garry played football at the highest level during his football career. Playing for clubs such as Hibs, Birmingham City, Greenock Morton and Barnsley as well as further afield in Russia. Garry then moved into management level of football guiding clubs such as Selkirk FC to success.
Garry then seen the potential in inspiring youngsters into
Garry played football at the highest level during his football career. Playing for clubs such as Hibs, Birmingham City, Greenock Morton and Barnsley as well as further afield in Russia. Garry then moved into management level of football guiding clubs such as Selkirk FC to success.
Garry then seen the potential in inspiring youngsters into football and set up the Garry O'Connor Football Academy, teaching youngsters the right way of the game of football. Garry has an amazing wealth of experience and uses this to build inspiring relationships with the young people.
Garry is very passionate about Mental Health and has a very positive thinking approach to talking to youngsters through his academy, schools talks, workshops etc. He has a great reputation of supporting youngsters to become more confident in themselves.
Trish is a destiny project board member and the fundraising officer as well as vice area coordinator for Leith. I love making a difference.
I am mum of one of the fantastic young ambassadors as well as a advocate for change.
I believe in the TDP ethos Dream big Inspire others and Achieve goals because it's a model of hope.
Andrew Bond is our treasurer and vice fundraising officer. I am a talented football player who wishes to make a difference for people of all ages. I joined the Destiny Project because it gave me the opportunity to give back. It was a real honour to be considered for my role which I am looking forward to.
Hey I'm Steve (Scruffy J Murphy) I'm a member of the Destiny Project,
I was unaware of the destiny project until Andrew shared what it was and the purpose of the project,.
When Andrew asked me to help it was overwhelming the get the post of Adventure training coordinator. The role involves me scoping out outdoors activities in the local a
Hey I'm Steve (Scruffy J Murphy) I'm a member of the Destiny Project,
I was unaware of the destiny project until Andrew shared what it was and the purpose of the project,.
When Andrew asked me to help it was overwhelming the get the post of Adventure training coordinator. The role involves me scoping out outdoors activities in the local and out with area's, run by local people,
I love my outdoors so I look forward to the opportunity,
Sean has over two decades of experience of working with people in the voluntary sector and privately in Scotland, with significant statutory sector partnership work experience including in schools, prisons and healthcare services as well as in sport.
He has designed, written and delivered training courses and presentations on a wide var
Sean has over two decades of experience of working with people in the voluntary sector and privately in Scotland, with significant statutory sector partnership work experience including in schools, prisons and healthcare services as well as in sport.
He has designed, written and delivered training courses and presentations on a wide variety of topics over recent years, as well as assessment and analysis of the training needs of teams or organisations as a
consultant.
Sean believes that his (and others') lived experience of mental health is at least as important as education and professional training.
I'm David and thrilled to be involved with The Destiny Project. To join a community-minded group is amazing and even more so, one run by Andrew, who I've known for many years.
I currently volunteer with a community radio station and run a Facebook news page for Prestonpans.
I enjoy writing poetry and aim to take up cycling again in the near future."
My name is Wendy Kendall. I am Secretary of the board of the destiny project and Area Coordinator for Leith.
The Destiny Project has been a huge help toe personally and know it can help others, I have a deep passion for children's mental health.
I am a mum of 2 daughters and step mum of 6 amazing children, my hope is that we can create c
My name is Wendy Kendall. I am Secretary of the board of the destiny project and Area Coordinator for Leith.
The Destiny Project has been a huge help toe personally and know it can help others, I have a deep passion for children's mental health.
I am a mum of 2 daughters and step mum of 6 amazing children, my hope is that we can create change so that children, young people and there families who are struggling can get the support they need. I 100% recommend the destiny
Christine is a retired CPN Nurse with NHS Lothian who has mass experience in supporting people in the community. She has a deep passion for helping people.
Sean was born and raised in Fife with a deep passion to making a difference within his beloved Fife. He aims to start his tdp experience with inverkeithing. He has a deep in football.
Amanda is a Destiny Project board member and Area Coordinator. She is also a Pupil Support Officer based in Primary Education.
Mum to one of our amazing Young Ambassadors and volunteer at Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL).
Amanda believes we need to support Mental Health within our community hub by working with others to make change
Amanda is a Destiny Project board member and Area Coordinator. She is also a Pupil Support Officer based in Primary Education.
Mum to one of our amazing Young Ambassadors and volunteer at Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL).
Amanda believes we need to support Mental Health within our community hub by working with others to make change for our young people. Offering the right support at the right time.
Colin has been with The Destiny Project since the very beginning. He has devoted time and effort to support the founder to create The Destiny Project we have today.
Colin is a keen walker as well as a devoted dad. Colin is devoted to creating change for people from all walks of life in areas that include health and wellbeing and having a sense of belonging.
My name is Shirley Berry I am a Board member of the destiny project.
I am a mother and wife with a heart for the environment. The Destiny Project put me through the jog start program to promote physical and mental health in Wallyford. My role involves the Wallyford in bloom project and the adoption of Wallyford train station.
Chloe is a mother and student who has incredible leadership qualities. She currently studies Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret University.
Chloe has a real passion for supporting people with their mental health and has interests such as spending time with her daughter as well as maintaining her garden.
Louise has extensive business development experience gained from the recruitment sector.
She has been headhunted for multiple roles in the corporate sector due to her reputation for developing and implementing profitable new business development strategies, winning tenders and building strong client relationships in new sectors.
Whilst she
Louise has extensive business development experience gained from the recruitment sector.
She has been headhunted for multiple roles in the corporate sector due to her reputation for developing and implementing profitable new business development strategies, winning tenders and building strong client relationships in new sectors.
Whilst she has a strong track record in the recruitment sector, she has also been a committed volunteer in the third sector working with the elderly and the homeless for the Edinburgh Volunteer Centre and other organisations.
Stuart is a full-time carer to his disabled children, who has a real passion for creating an inclusive environment for children who have a learning difficulty so that they can feel a part of something.
Stuart has experience in accounting and takes care of The Destiny Project’s finances.
Jason Salkey is an English actor, best known for playing Harris, the "educated rifleman", in the 1990s television series Sharpe. He has worked with actors such as Sean bean and Huge Grant. Jason wrote a well recommend book called From Crimea with Love: Misadventures in the Making of Sharpe’s Rifles available on Amazon.
He has a passion
Jason Salkey is an English actor, best known for playing Harris, the "educated rifleman", in the 1990s television series Sharpe. He has worked with actors such as Sean bean and Huge Grant. Jason wrote a well recommend book called From Crimea with Love: Misadventures in the Making of Sharpe’s Rifles available on Amazon.
He has a passion for mental health and believes in the ethos of The Destiny Project, dream inspire achieve.
Ailsa Gear started off as a young ambassador within our YAP Program; learning new skills, having fun, and meeting new people. Nowadays she has now become a trainee youth worker supporting the YAP Program.
David Reid has been gaining support from The Destiny Project. He is now a trainee youth worker with the desire to change young lives moving forward. He is a Hearts of Mid Lothian FC supporter and represents Destiny United FC.
I am Aidan. I love TDP because I make friends and learn cool stuff.
In 2021 I cycled from Dunbar Harbour to Musselburgh Harbour to raise money and the awareness of children's mental health.
I love the clarinet and science.
Howdy! I am Jacie and I am from Floresville, Texas. I had the incredible opportunity to intern with The Destiny Project over summer 2023, creating and implementing a social media campaign advocating for ending the stigma of mental health by making mental health education more accessible to children, in addition to getting involved with various other Destiny Project activities and projects and learning tons about Scotland and its culture!
Hi! My name is Nikki and I am from San Diego, California. Interning with The Destiny Project over summer 2023 and being immersed in Scottish culture was an unforgettable experience. During my internship with The Destiny Project I built the youth mentoring program, edited this website, and so much more! It was a pleasure to be apart of the TDP team and I will always be grateful for the experiences they provided me.
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