Staff and Trustees

Sandra joins the Charity bringing a wealth of experience built up in a lifelong career as a senior secretary in Local government and retail. Latterly, Sandra provided secretarial and administrative support to the local Community Councils throughout the City of Glasgow she has wide experience in working with and helping volunteers. Contact Sandra on 0141 559 5693 or email her on sandra.kinloch@childrenindistress.org.uk

A graduate economist and highly experienced finance director, latterly business entrepreneur and consultant, Paul had an exceptional career and played a key role in the modernisation and development of the power generation industry in both Romania and Iran. In 1990, he first set his talents to ensuring the success of Children in Distress projects and was instrumental in delivering projects in Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia and in Romania. Without Paul and his network of contacts and exceptional administrative ability Copii in Dificultate would not be the success it is today.

Melanie took over as Thrift shop Manager from Joyce (Hutchinson) Hird, a tough act to follow, who for many years had been both volunteer and shop manager and was well known in the community. Melanie, very quickly made her mark on the operation of the Shildon shop and over the last few years, has consistently increased its contribution to the work of the Charity and the life of the local community. Melanie who had a wealth of experience in retail and market selling has introduce her own unique style which is much welcomed and appreciated by regular customers and those who drop in on the of chance of bagging a bargain. Melanie would welcome your call and offers of donations or help by calling 01388 773405