Trustees - Big Hearts Community Trust

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.

John Hume

Trustee

John Hume

Trustee

John Hume joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in December 2020 and is an experience Chartered Accountant.

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.

Mariel Kaney

Trustee

Mariel Kaney

Trustee

Mariel Kaney joined our charity Board in December 2020. Aside form her daily job as solicitor, Mariel was the Captain of the Hearts Women until she retired in 2023.

Andrew McKinlay

Trustee

Andrew McKinlay

Trustee

Andrew McKinlay has been the Chief Executive at Heart of Midlothian FC since August 2020. Andrew became a Big Hearts Trustee in February 2021.

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.

Pamela Scott

Trustee

Pamela Scott

Trustee

Pamela joined our Board in 2018 and acted as Chair from 2023 to 2026. She’s the very first Trustee recruited through our Big Hearts Supporters network. Pamela brings a wealth of experience thanks to a successful career with worldwide brand Diageo, and her own consultancy firm.

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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Football Memories

By stimulating memories and sharing stories, our weekly groups help build positive social connections between participants.

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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.

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