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 for growth as we approach our tenth anniversary in 2020. Sarah has joined organisations at times of pivotal change and growth, and brings strategic thinking, creativity and a relationship-based approach. Previously Head of Fundraising at Age Scotland, Head of Development at Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre and a Development Director in the schools’ sector, Sarah has also volunteered with a mental health charity. Sarah said, “I’m delighted to be joining Teapot Trust at this exciting time in the charity’s journey. Key priorities are harnessing Scottish Government and NHS funding and working effectively with corporate partners to increase our impact. This will enrich the lives of more children with chronic conditions.” [email protected]0131 273 4341
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.
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
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
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
Kristin Leith Research Consultant (ad hoc/project-based) Expand Kristin brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked in the performing arts as well as in Higher Education as a researcher. After receiving a BA in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College in New York, she danced professionally, and founded and directed a PR firm dedicated to the performing arts in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In 2003, she moved to the UK to pursue post-graduate study in Archaeology, earning an MA from King's College London and a PhD from UCL's Institute of Archaeology, and then going on to work as a researcher and teacher in Higher Education and the Museum and Heritage sectors before joining the Teapot team in March 2018 to develop and co-ordinate the Teapot Trust's Research Programme. [email protected]0131 273 4341