Sarah Randell Chief Executive Expand In May 2019, we welcomed Sarah Randell as Teapot Trust’s Chief Executive to steer the charity’s ambitious plans as we approach our tenth anniversary in 2020. Sarah has joined organisations at times of pivotal change and helped drive growth. She brings strategic thinking, creativity, and is highly relational in her approach. Previously, Sarah held Head of Fundraising and Director of Development roles in the charity sector, the arts and education and she has volunteered in mental health. Approaching the end of her first year in post, Sarah said: “It’s been a year of unprecedented change and challenge but a hugely positive one. Together, we’ve made significant progress with our advocacy and influencing work. One major piece of research is complete and another in prospect is gathering momentum which could be game-changing for the charity in accessing public funding. We’ve embedded art therapy in 3 partner hospitals to the point where they’re ready to fund the work themselves, enabling us to move on and support others so that more children and young people living with chronic conditions can benefit. Our community presence is starting through pilot partnerships with WHALE Arts in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh and Dundee’s V&A. We were fortunate to work alongside business professionals from Pilotlight who helped shape strategic planning while a private dining event provided an opportunity to thank major donors for their continued commitment. We welcomed new faces to Team Teapot – staff, art therapists, a young ambassador and volunteers. We’ve also recruited fresh talent to our board of trustees and reviewed our governance processes. Most recently, in the context of COVID-19, I’ve been enormously proud of our core staff team and art therapists who together have acted swiftly and imaginatively to move our therapy services online using video conferencing, putting in place the necessary protocols to ensure safety, as well as developing a suite of Wellbeing resources for children to access at home. This is a testament to their commitment and professionalism. Now, we’re looking forward to marking the charity’s tenth birthday with an imminent re-brand and other exciting plans ahead…” [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4342 Mobile: 07922 423494
Kirsty Edwards Art Therapy Coordinator Expand Kirsty Edwards has been a member of ‘Team Teapot’ since 2014, initially starting as a volunteer as a student where she helped out with graphic design and at fundraising events. Whilst studying, she worked for Walt Disney World in Florida, which made her reconsider her career choice, leading her to pursue a job related to making children happy. After graduating, she worked as a Graphic Designer for a children’s charity in Glasgow and joined Teapot Trust part time as a Grants Assistant. Since then her role has expanded as Teapot Trust has grown throughout the years and is now full time as the Art Therapy Project Coordinator, responsible for all new and ongoing art therapy projects. She is also the human of the famous ‘Teapot Trust puppy mascot’, Lily! [email protected] 0131 273 4340
Caitlin Meagher Community Fundraiser Expand Caitlin joined the Teapot team to help increase community involvement and support for the charity. She studied Archaeology at Boston University (BA) and the University of York (MSc). Before joining the Teapot team, she worked for the State of New York and helped manage public outreach and engagement for historic sites. [email protected] 0131 273 4341
Louise Downing Grants Officer Expand Louise is Grants Officer at Teapot Trust, supporting our fundraising efforts with applications to charitable trusts and foundations. Louise has a background in creative and cultural project management and has been fundraising for over 15 years. She previously managed a Scotland-wide fundraising training programme at Arts & Business Scotland, with a focus on fundraising from private sources. She started her career in audio-visual production, working for a community media production company and she has been volunteering for Radio Lollipop Edinburgh since 2003. [email protected] 0131 273 4341
Amy Telford Communications and Marketing Officer Expand Amy has worked in the charity sector for over 11 years, with 8 of those working with children's charities as a Fundraiser (Children's Hospices Across Scotland and Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity). She is experienced in developing and managing social media streams and enjoys other aspects of marketing and communications, such as working with the press, writing content for websites and developing materials. Amy is also studying a Masters in Counselling and knows how valuable art therapy is in supporting children and young people through mental health issues, which is partly what drew her to the part-time role at Teapot Trust. She loves working as part of a team and always looks forward to building relationships with supporters, volunteers and service users.
Lynne Grant Finance Manager Expand Lynne is a skilled and high-performing senior management professional with many years of diverse experience within both commerce and not for profit. She has extensive experience within numerous financial, accounting & operational fields. She thrives on developing and delivering business strategy and objectives and high quality pertinent management information, reporting and analysis. She has successfully utilised these skills at Quintiles Laboratories, Europe, a global pioneer in pharmaceutical services, (Quintiles helps deliver new drugs and cures for the world’s most challenging diseases); The Festival City Theatres Trust, (now Edinburgh Theatres) which runs and operates both The Festival Theatre and The Kings Theatre; it is the largest independent theatre organisation in Scotland and is at the forefront of the arts and at Pitlochry Festival Theatre which is the largest producing house in Scotland. Since returning from Pitlochry, she has had contracts with Forth Sector, Harmeny School, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. She recently undertook a full review of the operation of Eastgate Theatre in Peebles. Some years ago she also fulfilled a long term ambition to own and operate her own coffee shop and wished she hadn’t but she remains an ardent baker of cakes etc. and she is also a passionate gardener. [email protected]0131 273 4340 Lynne is only in the office Tuesday through Thursday.