Meet Our Management Board

Andrew founded The Destiny Project with a clear vision: to create a vibrant and inclusive community hub where people of all ages can connect, share their knowledge and support one another.

After beginning his career as a youth worker in Edinburgh in 2012, Andrew developed extensive experience in supporting and empowering young people. His approach focuses on helping individuals grow in confidence, develop valuable life skills and achieve their full potential.

Beyond his professional work, Andrew is deeply committed to community advocacy. He also has a passion for horticulture, enjoys getting involved in practical projects and stays active through sport. His experience, enthusiasm and dedication to helping others continue to shape the values and future of The Destiny Project.

John considers it a genuine privilege to serve as the Volunteer Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Volunteer Coordinator of The Destiny Project. His role reflects his commitment to supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities that make a lasting difference.

His background combines formal leadership and management qualifications with practical leadership experience gained throughout his military service. Together, these experiences have helped John develop resilience, adaptability and a calm, practical approach to leadership, strategic planning and problem-solving.

At the heart of John’s work is a commitment to helping others recognise their strengths, build confidence and reach their full potential. He believes effective leadership is about bringing people together, encouraging new ideas and creating an environment where every volunteer feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute.

John’s motivation remains simple but unwavering: to create meaningful and positive change for younger generations. Through his work with The Destiny Project, he aims to help build opportunities where individuals, communities and future leaders can grow, thrive and realise their potential.

Chloe is a Psychology and Sociology student at Queen Margaret University, combining her academic studies with the valuable lived experience she has gained as a mother and community mental health advocate.

Her interest in human behaviour, society and wellbeing supports her commitment to helping people feel heard, understood and empowered. Through her community involvement, Chloe continues to strengthen her leadership skills while advocating for accessible mental health support and positive social change.

Beyond her studies and advocacy work, Chloe is passionate about sustainable gardening and the positive impact that nature can have on individual and community wellbeing.

As Vice Chairperson, Chloe brings compassion, insight and a strong commitment to The Destiny Project’s mission. She is dedicated to helping create supportive opportunities where individuals can build confidence, improve their wellbeing and realise their potential.

Kimberley is driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference through her work and finds genuine fulfilment in seeing positive change take root. As a parent to a talented Northern Irish son carving out his own path, supporting and nurturing potential is something that feels deeply personal to her.

Currently training to become an English teacher, Kimberley is developing the skills needed to inspire confidence, encourage creativity and help young people recognise their abilities. For her, this career change represents far more than a new profession; it is where her passion for supporting others meets a clear sense of purpose.

The Destiny Project’s Dream, Inspire, Achieve ethos 

strongly resonates with Kimberley. She sees it as more than a slogan; it is a meaningful framework that offers genuine hope and opportunity. By empowering young people to recognise their potential and contribute positively to their communities, Kimberley believes The Destiny Project can help transform lives and shape brighter futures.

Maggie serves as Treasurer of The Destiny Project, a role she embraces wholeheartedly because of her belief in creating brighter futures for young people throughout the community. Seeing meaningful and lasting change emerge from the Project’s youth programmes is what continues to inspire her commitment.

Alongside overseeing finances, funding and the organisation’s long-term sustainability, Maggie is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. Whether challenging outdated stigma within the community or supporting people through difficult times, she is dedicated to helping create an environment where individuals feel understood, valued and supported.

Away from The Destiny Project, Maggie enjoys exploring the Peak District with her two adventure-loving terriers, Stickeen and Muir. For Maggie, those muddy walks provide the perfect opportunity to reset and recharge.

Maggie believes that strong communities begin with resilient minds. Through her role on the Management Board, she is committed to ensuring The Destiny Project can continue providing meaningful opportunities, practical support and genuine hope for those who need it.

Sean brings more than 20 years of experience across Scotland’s voluntary and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has worked in partnership with statutory services and organisations operating within education, prisons, healthcare and sport.

His professional experience includes designing and delivering bespoke training courses, presentations and organisational needs assessments. Sean works closely with individuals and organisations to identify their needs and develop practical, meaningful approaches to mental health awareness and support.

Central to Sean’s work is his belief that lived experience of mental health challenges is every bit as valuable as professional knowledge and formal qualifications. He is passionate about ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience are heard, respected and used to shape services and support.

As a Management Board Member and Mental Health Adviser, Sean brings extensive knowledge, insight and compassion to The Destiny Project. His contribution helps ensure that wellbeing remains at the heart of the organisation’s work and that its support is informed, inclusive and grounded in real experience.

Wendy’s involvement with The Destiny Project began through her own experience of the positive impact it had on her wellbeing. That journey inspired a lasting passion for children’s mental health and strengthened her commitment to helping other individuals and families receive the support they need.

As a dedicated advocate for accessible support services, Wendy believes families facing difficult circumstances should be able to access timely, compassionate and effective help without unnecessary barriers.

In her roles as a Management Board Member and Area Coordinator, Wendy brings valuable lived experience, empathy and a genuine understanding of the difference that the right support can make.

Wendy wholeheartedly recommends The Destiny Project and remains committed to helping it reach more people, strengthen communities and create meaningful opportunities for children, young people and their families.

Annie-Marie supports The Destiny Project as our Volunteer Charity Fundraiser, helping to identify the funding opportunities that allow our services, projects and ambitions to grow.

Working closely with the Management Board, Annie-Marie researches grants, charitable funding streams and other opportunities that align with the Project’s aims. She also supports the development of funding applications and helps build relationships with organisations, funders and potential supporters.

Her contribution plays an important part in turning ideas into achievable projects. By helping secure the resources behind our work, Annie-Marie supports The Destiny Project in creating meaningful opportunities for children, young people and communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

As the charity continues to grow, Annie-Marie’s work will help us strengthen existing services, develop new initiatives and ensure that our ambitions are supported by sustainable funding.

Her role reflects an important part of our wider mission: giving good ideas the support they need to become positive, lasting change.