Our Trustees
Founder & Chair Trustee
Scott Spowage
As an adult survivor of childhood abuse and trauma, I know first hand the daily struggles that fellow survivors go through just to survive. That’s why I started this charity, to provide a much needed space within the Forth Valley area that specialises in assisting all people who have suffered as a result of childhood abuse for FREE, whether it’s been physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect or abandonment. We are here for you!
Trustee & Treasurer
Professor Mairi Spowage
Mairi is a Professor of Practice and Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute. Mairi leads on the Institute's work with various partners, including those in business, the public and third sector. She is regularly asked to give evidence on economic and fiscal matters of policy at Parliamentary Committees, both devolved and national. In her professional role, Mairi oversees a number of relevant research projects, including child poverty, socioeconomic determinants of health inequalities, and employment barriers for adults with learning disabilites. Mairi is an experienced executive leader, having experience of both establishing and running charities, academic institutions and public bodies. Mairi has significant experiences of governance, audit and risk in all these settings.
Trustee
Dr Pete Connick
I have 12 years experience as a consultant neurologist, including 4 years as Lead Clinician in NHS Forth Valley for Functional Neurological Disorders. This represents a population of people with neuropsychiatric presentations (physical and psychological illnesses) where the major risk factor is adverse childhood experiences. My role therefore includes extensive patient facing and clinical care experience, alongside leadership for integration across relevant NHS services: psychiatry, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, and others. This experience has put me face-to-face with the adult consequences and state-services available to support victims of childhood abuse. The privilege granted through hearing my patient’s stories has also given me the passion to work in support at all stages of their journey to recovery.
Trustee & Secretary
Alan Steele
I’m an advanced nurse practitioner with over 12 years experience of working in the mental health and substance use field. I have extensive experience in working with trauma survivors throughout my various specialist clinical roles.