Andrew Stevenson - Chief Executive Officer

 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. Andrew’s interests involve gardening, sports and community activism.

I’m proud to be part of the Destiny Project as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and the Volunteer Coordinator.

As a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Veteran, I've gained a lot of experience in being resilient, hardworking, and adaptable. In my career, I've honed my skills in strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and managing teams well.

I'm really dedicated to making our world a better place, especially for the youth. This is what motivates me as a leader and mentor. With my unique blend of experience and passion, I'm ready to help shape a future full of chances and growth for the next generation. 

I love making a difference. I am mum of one of the fantastic talented son,  from Northern Ireland. I am a Trainee English Teacher.

I believe in the TDPs ethos Dream Inspire  Achieve  because it's a model of hope that can tranform the lives of so many children and young people.

Hello, I am Maggie, currently serving as the Treasurer for the Destiny Project. My involvement with TDP is driven by a deep desire to bring about a significant, positive impact on the youth of our community.

I am both humbled and thrilled to be part of this organisation!

Outside of work, I derive great pleasure from looking after my two canine companions, Stickeen and Muir. We often embark on rejuvenating hillside excursions together.

I am also a steadfast advocate for mental health awareness, actively working to dissolve societal stigmas and providing daily support to those navigating their own personal challenges.

 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,

Hi i am David, I am a youthworker and a trainee assistant  Lead for the Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) 10-15s.

I love football, making a difference and doing my part for children and young people I feel amazing to be apart of TDP.

Hey i am  Garry O'Connor, I am a Former Scottish professional football player. I played for Team such as Hibs ,PeterHead, Birmingham City, Lokomoviv Moscow and Greenock Morton while representing Scotland.

I am really proud to be the Chairperson of The Destiny Project and supporting something that I have deep passion for grow supporting as many people as possible

I am Chloe a mother and student who has incredible leadership qualities. I currently studies Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret University. 

I have 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. 

  My name is Wendy Kendall.  I am Board Member Area Coordinator for Edinburgh. 

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. 

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 project.

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.