Our Board of Trustees
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David Gray
Chair
David Gray
Chair
David Gray was appointed Chair early in 2026, having joined the Big Hearts Board in the summer of 2025. David is bringing over 20 years’ experience in organisational growth and revenue generation, as well as 10 years’ experience serving on charity and not-for-profit boards.
Stephan Briggs
Trustee
Stephan Briggs
Trustee
Stephan Briggs became a Big Hearts Trustee in the summer of 2025. An entrepreneur with 20 years experience building and scaling digital businesses, Stephan brings the practical wisdom that comes from doing, not just advising.
Chris Bruce
Trustee
Chris Bruce
Trustee
Chris Bruce joined the Big Hearts Board in the summer of 2025 bringing with him over 20 years' experience in marketing. Chris is the Managing Director at Lane, one of Scotland's top creative agencies.
James Jopling
Trustee
James Jopling
Trustee
James Jopling joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in 2023. James has nearly 30 years’ experience of working in charities in Scotland and the UK.
Amy Paterson
Trustee
Amy Paterson
Trustee
Amy Paterson joined the Big Hearts' Board in th summer of 2025. She is a senior leader in the financial services industry, with experience in risk management, governance and strategy.
Graham Robertson
Trustee
Graham Robertson
Trustee
Graham Robertson joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in 2023. Graham has over 12 years’ experience of working in the Charity Sector and began his working life as professional footballer.
Adrian White
Trustee
Adrian White
Trustee
Adrian became a Big Hearts Trustee in the summer of 2025. A chartered accountant with over 30 years experience, he held a number of senior finance roles in the UK and overseas.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Check out some of our programmes
Kinship Care
Big Hearts’ Kinship Care programme was launched in October 2015 as our first family-focused programme.
Football Memories
By stimulating memories and sharing stories, our weekly groups help build positive social connections between participants.
School's Out!
School’s Out is Big Hearts’ holiday club for local pupils facing social isolation. Long school breaks can be challenging for vulnerable families.