Alistair Matheson - Chairman Alistair took over as chairman of the charity in July 2015 not long after becoming senior pastor at Glasgow City Church. Expand Alistair has been a pastor for over 20 years and has been involved in pioneering work as well as having experience of working with those in addiction. He also oversees the Apostolic Church Network in Scotland and has previous experience chairing other charities.
Stuart Easton – Vice Chair Stuart runs his own solicitors' firm and comes with vast experience of legal issues. He joined the board of trustees in 2018, becoming Vice Chair in December 2019. Expand He also serves on the board of international and local charities, and has experience working with individuals with life controlling issues. His legal expertise is a fantastic resource to the organisation.
Graeme Barclay - Treasurer Graeme Barclay our Treasurer runs his own financial planning company and has done so for the past 14 years. He joined the board of trustees in 2018. Expand He has a lot of experience in working with trusts and financial planning meeting both immediate and medium to long term objectives. He has also led the work of Teen Challenge Edinburgh for 5 years, working specifically with those in addiction. This mix of skills serves the board well.
Alistair Barton - Secretary Alistair Barton our secretary of the board of trustees has vast experience serving on various charity boards including Chairman and Secretary roles. Expand He has a great knowledge of charity law, policy, planning, data protection, finance and HR issues. He previously worked as a Senior Manager for the NHS, and still does policy work as a consultant P/T, primarily with charities and housing associations and has served on our board of trustees since 2018.
Peter Vincent - Trustee Peter is the ex-Chair and Vice Chair of the board and is a retired senior pastor of Glasgow City Church. Peter is also a Co-Founder of Street Connect, along with Ricky & Julie McAddock. Expand Peter therefore has a wealth of experience in supporting people in day to day life, reaching out to people in the local community and in management. He was also on the national leadership team of the Apostolic Church so comes with great leadership skills and experience.
Dr Ola Epemolu – Trustee Ola is a researcher in Dundee with Pharmacology as well as an assistant pastor and keen volunteer with the Street Connect project since it began in 2013. Expand He has excellent pastoral abilities for discussing and making key decisions with regards to people’s welfare and experience of overseeing health and safety regulations to protect the safety of vulnerable people. He is also responsible for overseeing the PVG scheme. He has served on the board of trustees since 2014.
David Clark – Trustee David used to work in local government for over 40 years and has served on the board of his local church and leadership team for the same period. Expand He has previously served as Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary in a local charity called Cornerstone, which Street Connect took over in 2019. David joined the board of trustees in 2018.
Anne Rutherford - Trustee Anne is a a retired GP having worked in the health service for 37 years, with 32 of those as a GP working in an area of high deprivation. Expand Since retiring, Anne has been involved in voluntary work related to a coffee shop/bookshop and a school both connected to the church she attends. In addition to her role at Street Connect, Anne is also a trustee with a charity local to her which is involved with helping those with addictions. Anne joined the Street Connect Board of Trustees at the AGM in 2019.