Sarah Randell Chief Executive Expand Teapot Trust is led by CEO, Sarah Randell, supported by a committed staff team of 6 (4.6 FTE), 16 professionally qualified and registered art therapists retained on a self-employed basis (5 FTE) and 6 trustees who bring a rich mix of skills and experience. In post since May 2019, Sarah is far-sighted strategically and highly relational in her approach. She has empowered staff and worked to achieve a sustainable model and equitable access to the charity’s art therapy services. Sarah previously held Development Director and Head of Fundraising roles in a national charity, a respected theatre, and a large school. She was also Deputy Director of a national membership organisation where her focus was helping member charities prepare to pass OSCR's charity/public benefit test. Outside work, Sarah loves all-consuming creative activities – particularly portrait painting and live theatre. She enjoys being outside and often walks East Lothian’s beaches, hills and woodlands to relax. [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07922 423494
Kirsty Edwards Art Therapy Projects Manager Expand Kirsty has been a member of ‘Team Teapot’ since 2014, initially starting as a volunteer. Since then, her role has expanded in recognition of her obvious capabilities and potential - about which Kirsty herself is so modest! Now, she manages our art therapy programmes and is the key link with our hub of art therapists, hospitals and community partners. Kirsty also coordinates our Young Voices group and our Service Advisory group of health and other professionals which is a sub-committee of the board. As Teapot Trust seeks to step-change to grow, Kirsty is leading on new collaborative partnerships, ensuring our work achieves national wellbeing outcomes and that we share our learnings with colleagues in the Arts and Health sector for wider benefit. Kirsty feels privileged to be playing a key role in helping children and young people with chronic conditions. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new arts and crafts and being bossed about by the famous Teapot Trust cockapoo mascot, Lily, pictured with her above. [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07394558661
Caitlin Meagher Supporter Engagement Manager Expand Caitlin joined Team Teapot in March 2018 to increase the charity’s community engagement. Now, she manages supporter relationships while juggling a busy schedule of fundraising campaigns and challenges – encouraging individuals, friendship groups and corporate colleagues to participate. Caitlin is a people person. Her warm and assured style has been praised frequently by supporters and colleagues alike. She enjoys the fast-paced nature of her role, especially interacting with stakeholders and seeing the impact of the charity's work. Her flexible approach and broad skill-set make Caitlin a real asset to the team. She's our tech/digital guru, who took a lead in producing Teapot Trust's Art Therapy At Home resource materials at the start of lockdown, which have been used over 30,000 times by children and families. Before joining Team Teapot, Caitlin worked for the State of New York and helped manage public outreach and engagement for historic sites. Having a BA and MSc in Archaeology, Caitlin enjoys spending her free time travelling and exploring historic places, almost as much as she likes being outdoors hiking, gardening, or trying to keep up with her energetic Sprocker, Willow. [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07394558660
Louise Downing Grants Officer Expand Louise has worked as Teapot Trust’s Grants Officer since May 2018. In this role she takes a lead in researching trusts and foundations, in planning and preparing applications, in managing the funding pipeline, and in producing reports for funders. Working part-time (Monday-Wednesday), Louise juggles her responsibilities with finesse and is supported by Sarah and Heather. From her past experience, Louise brings a strong team approach and valuable insights into organisational operations. She is a qualified trainer and has served as Chair of the Volunteer Management Committee of Radio Lollipop at Edinburgh’s Sick Kids and on the board of trustees at North Edinburgh Arts. Married with a young family, Louise was welcomed back from maternity leave in August 2021 and has quickly re-immersed herself in her role. [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07542030470
Heather Stewart Fundraising Officer Expand Heather joined Teapot Team in October 2020 as Grants Officer (maternity cover for Louise) and now continues to work with the charity in a broader fundraising role, including supporting major gift work. Although we have largely worked from home during the pandemic, Heather's easy confidence enabled her to fit in straight away. She hit the ground running with funding applications, working closely with our CEO on large bids. Heather brings over 20 years' experience as a fundraiser, working in higher education, heritage and the voluntary sector. For the past 12 years, she has worked as a freelance fundraiser for charities and social enterprises across the UK. She brings with her a broad knowledge of the sector and bags of enthusiasm for the role. Heather is also a skilled copywriter and a qualified yoga teacher. She regularly employs the meditation and relaxation she learned in yoga when dealing with her two teenagers and her energetic spaniels, Murdo and Crombie. [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07394558662
Becky Capewell Digital Communications and Database Officer Expand Rebecca (‘Becky’) Capewell has been appointed to the role of Digital Communications and Database Officer and joined Team Teapot in April 2021. Becky joins us from Macmillan Cancer Support when she was Marketing Exec, managing a number of digital campaigns. She brings highly relevant experience of the donor journey. Prior to that, Becky worked in fundraising support at the British Red Cross so her experience is rooted in the charity sector. Having studied fashion, Becky’s passion is photography which will be extremely beneficial in creating and curating social media content for Teapot Trust. Her role will link closely with and be line-managed by Caitlin, our Supporter Engagement Manager. We’re delighted to welcome Becky, who is re-locating to Edinburgh, and supporting her to settle into the role. We have every confidence she’ll be great! [email protected] Office: 0131 273 4340 Mobile: 07394558663