Meet Our Team
Management Team
Laura Millar
Strategic Manager
I feel really lucky to be part of the team at Fife Gingerbread – seeing the difference that the team make for families in Fife motivates me to give 100%. I hope that we continue to amplify the voices of families in need to make the world fairer for children and young people affected by poverty.
Yvonne Moyes
Business Services Manager
I am now the longest serving staff member of Fife Gingerbread so obviously love my job to still be here. I manage the Business Services Team who provide a 1st rate service behind the scenes, which then allows the support workers and volunteer co-ordinators to concentrate on their roles of helping our families.
Kathryn Miller
Operations Manager
Working for Fife Gingerbread has and continues to be a privilege. My passion is to enable young people and children and it is a joy to work with colleagues who also have a passion to support the rights of families particularly around inequalities and discrimination. The tenacity of our staff ensures that we continue to engage with families in a dignified manner, the parents are supported have the knowledge and tools required to meet the needs for their children and, everyone has opportunities to grow learn and develop and work towards their aspirations.
Zoe Taylor
Team Leader
Hi I’m Zoe… I’ve worked with Fife Gingerbread for over 7 years now in many of the different projects that we offer. I am so passionate about what we do as an organisation and feel privileged being part of the parents’ that we work with and seeing their journey of progress, it truly is an honour.
Claire McKay
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi I'm Claire McKay, volunteer coordinator for Kirkcaldy/Cowdenbeath area. I have volunteered with fife gingerbread on and off for around 4 years before I joined as the volunteer coordinator. As a lone parent myself I have a great understanding of how life is not just a straight road and has many twist and turns which is why I love seeing families and volunteers progress in life. On the weekends you can find me on many outdoor adventures or Paddleboarding with my son.
Sandie Kennedy
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi I am Sandie, Volunteer Coordinator for Levenmouth and Glenrothes. I have been with Fife Gingerbread for 10 years now. I love my job especially seeing people progressing into and through our volunteer programme. I love Gaelic singing and walking my dog Roguey.
Roma Crawford
Support Worker
Hi, I’m Roma and I have been with Fife Gingerbread for quite a while. I have recently moved from being a Volunteer Coordinator to a Support Worker and I am absolutely loving it. Supporting parents to remove barriers allowing them to make changes in their lives is challenging but incredibly fulfilling. Outwith work you can normally find me with my family or socialising with friends, I also occasionally visit the gym when I am motivated enough! Oh and I am also normally the one singing along to songs, out of tune and with the wrong words 😊
Jill Scott
Support Worker
I work in the Levenmouth area and enjoy working with parents, helping them into employment or education. In my spare time you’ll find me down at the beach with my husband, walking our dog Leo.
Fee Walker
Support Worker
Hi, I am Fee, I cover Kirkcaldy, Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly areas on “Making it Work for Lone Parents”. I’ m passionate about helping families to engage-support-progress and sustain a work life balance. You will always see me smiling and happy to help everyone. I’m looking forward to engaging with all my new Families and being involved with such a great team! “Let’s turn that frown upside down” 😊
Karen McQueen
Support Worker
I’m Karen and I’ve worked at Fife Gingerbread for over 5 years, I am currently with the Making It Work for Lone Parents project covering various West Fife communities. I’m passionate about helping people to build their confidence, helping families to overcome barriers/challenges and the amazing power of group work – for adults, for families and for communities.
Ian Bowles
Support Worker
I have been helping individuals successfully secure employment, undertake training or access further education for over 30 years now and, although I’m starting to get on a bit, the feeling I get from being involved in their individual journeys will never get old.
The support I am able to offer though is only made stronger by the support I get through my colleagues at Fife Gingerbread who are all passionate about the work they do whilst engaging, supporting and progressing our parents.
I look forward to possibly working with you.
Megan Campbell
Support Worker
Hi, I’m Meg and I am the support worker for the Making it Work project in the Glenrothes area.
I love helping people and watching them go from strength to strength, it is always such a privilege to be a part of someone’s journey! I enjoy being creative – painting, drawing, and generally crafty things. I enjoy wild water swimming, Mario Kart battles with my kids, movies and just generally being a big kid. I look forward to working with you 😊
Heather Booker
Support Worker
Hello, I’m Heather I work on the Making it Work for Lone Parents team in the Levenmouth area. I love supporting, empowering, and encouraging parents on their own personal journey to achieve their goals. Out side work you would find me with my 2 not so little girls or being creative with sweeties 😉
E: heatherb@fifegingerbread.org.uk
Katy Omond
Support Worker
Hi! I’m Katy. I’m working with the Making it Work project in the Cowdenbeath area. I am really excited to be joining this organisation and becoming part of people’s journeys towards living their best lives 😊
I love supporting people to achieve their goals and celebrate their successes. I understand the ups and downs of lives and the need for support at different times in that life.
Out of work you I love being in the sea or hanging out with friends and family.
Rosslynn Clusker
Family Learning Co-ordinator
Hi I’m Roz, I am the Family Learning Coordinator for ‘Making it Work for Families’ project. I am full of laughs and passionate about supporting families to make progress in any way that suits them. I love to learn and challenge myself, as life’s not always straightforward, it can be a rollercoaster at times.
Melissa Leonard
Support Worker
Hi, I’m Melissa. I’m new to Fife Gingerbread as a Support Worker for Making it work for Families. I work in partnership with Cluedup, CARF and First. I have recently graduated with BA Hons in Community Education, my goal throughout was to end with a job where I can put my knowledge from this in to practice. So, I am very privileged to be part of the team. I think it’s important to work with people who share the same values as me, empowering families and building positive relationships. As a young mum myself, I know things can be tough, but I’ll make sure my positive nature is embedded in my work to encourage and support families ☺️
Sandra Mason
Team Leader
I am excited to have joined the team here at Fife Gingerbread. Having been a lone parent myself for 20 + years I have often faced similar challenges to those faced by so many families today. Everyone needs a helping hand and additional support at difficult times in their lives and I can’t wait to do whatever I can, to help Fife Gingerbread continue providing an excellent service.
Jennifer Grant
Support Worker
As a lone parent myself, I’m all too familiar with the barriers we face when raising our children and navigating through life. Having true empathy with my own experiences makes me eager to help others overcome their struggles and progress towards a happy life.
Gordon Jones
Support Worker
Hi, I am Gordon and I enjoy being part of this wonderful team. Every day is a new challenge for me as we do our best to provide support to vulnerable lone parents and people in need.
Jillian Traynor
Support Worker
I am excited to be back at Fife Gingerbread and part of the Early Years team. Having spent a few years away working in Child Protection, I am loving being in an early intervention role. I am passionate about working with young families, providing them with support and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Sarah Gallier
Support Worker
I am a new addition to the Fife Gingerbread, working as a support worker for the Early Years team. I come with a wealth of experience, working with families and children ranging from early years right through to teenagers. My passion is in outdoor learning as I have seen the benefits to all of having access to outdoor space, not only for learning but crucially for our mental health. You will usually find me outdoors with my dogs, enjoying our amazing Scottish scenery. The freedom to explore.
Nicole Barr
Family Learning Coordinator
Hey, I'm new to Fife Gingerbread, I'm the new Family Learning Coordinator. I'm really passionate about supporting families, getting right for the whole family, looking forward to meet new families.
Erin McGuigan
Support Worker
Aimee Ellis
Support Worker
Katie Kinnaird
Support Worker
Influence and Change Team
Linsey Proctor
PR & Fundraising Coordinator
Hello! I’m Linsey – I have the very privileged position of sharing our stories – the incredible work our team do, and the inspiring families we work with. I look after our fundraising, press and corporate relations, which is great as I love a chat! I also have a 7ft very yellow, very smiley alter ego you might know too!
Louise Park
Project Coordinator
My name is Louise and I am the Project Coordinator for the Lone Parents, Poverty & Work initiative. I am back at Fife Gingerbread after some time away, having previously worked with young parents and the early years team. I work with lone parents to improve opportunities for employment through our employer engagement strategy. I also will work passionately to challenge the barriers that lone parents face to meaningful employment and develop new ways to raise Fife families out of poverty. I look forward to meeting with you!
Kerry Jones
Child Maintenance Coordinator
Hi, Im Kerry, the new Child maintenance project coordinator. Having worked at Fife Gingerbread supporting lone parents and families for the last 10 years i’m excited to be part of the new project. I’m passionate about giving parents and families a voice and building their own confidence to be where they want to be in life.
You’ll usually find me, much to my colleagues’ annoyance, singing away in the office with a big smile.
Angela Campbell
Team Leader
Hi I’m Angela. Apart from a short funding break I have worked with Fife Gingerbread for over 12 years. I feel very privileged to have been part of such a fantastic organisation and to have been involved in the learning and progression of so many parents and their children. I enjoy leading a project now and supporting the team to reach their potential. I find this really rewarding too. In my spare time, I love swimming, walking, cycling and reading. Just to keep things in balance, now and again I’ve also been known to enjoy a bit of socialising!
Ruairidh Gough
Support Worker
My name is Ruairidh and I have been helping people in Fife get into work or education for nearly three years now. Whether you’re ready to write your CV and start your next job, or you need a hand navigating the benefits system and finding the right support for your situation, I’m here to help out. At a Fife Gingerbread event, you’ll probably find me doing face painting or playing with Lego and pretending I’m not enjoying myself more than the kids.
Lauryn MacLaughlan
Support Worker
Hello
I am Lauryn, a part of the new family approach team. I’m excited to dive straight into all areas at Fife Gingerbread! Outside of work, I enjoy running around with my crazy dog, outdoor activities and reading a book in bed.
Alice Whyte
Support Worker
Jane Cussans
Project Worker
Hi, my name is Jane and I have been volunteering with fife Gingerbread for 5 years, being involved in many exciting things.
I am thrilled to be part of the new Family Approach Team. Meeting new people and helping families or individual’s in achieving their goals is something I’m truly passionate about . I find great joy in empowering others and witnessing their progress and celebrating the results. In my free time you will find me reading a good book or doing outdoor adventures with my boys.
Business Support Team
Sandra Seath
Finance Officer
Hello, I’m Sandra Seath and I’m the Finance Officer for Fife Gingerbread. I joined the Business Support Team over 7 years ago, and enjoy being part of this amazing organisation.
Tammy McTague
Administration/Finance Assistant
Hi, I am Tammy and I’m the Finance Administrator Fife Gingerbread. I love working for this organisation and seeing the amazing work they do in our local community.
Ruth Sutherland
Administrator (Business & Premises)
Hi I’m Ruth. I am an Administrator with Fife Gingerbread. Having been supported by the charity previously it is fantastic being able to give back and see how things work from the other side.
Kimberley Worrall
Admin Assistant
Hi I’m Kim! I used to work for Fife Gingerbread on a 6 month placement back in 2021 and now I’m back here again working part-time. Good to be back!! 😊
Lynne Smith
Admin Assistant (Human Resources)
Hey, I’m Lynne and I am the HR Admin Assistant. I feel very lucky to be a part of the Fife Gingerbread team. The support they offer to lone parents and families is truly amazing
Jhoanna Leal
Admin Assistant (Finance)
Fife Gingerbread helped me so much when I was a parent so now I’m so proud to work here, I love every project that they have in order to support people in need. I really like to help people and being part of the team is really fulfilling and rewarding.