About us
Partners in Advocacy started as part of Barnardos in the 1980's, and is the oldest-established advocacy project in Scotland. It became completely independent in 1998. It was originally a citizen advocacy project for people who use learning disability services, but more recently has developed to include short-term advocacy and self-advocacy groups. We now also have a children's & young peoples advocacy service which works with children & young people with any additional support needs. As well as a mental health advocacy service for 11-21 year olds who use or have used mental health services.
The organisation is managed by the Director (Julie Hogg, who is also the Company Secretary) and a Board of Trustees. The current members of the Board are (February 2009):
- Chair: Jimmy McIntosh
- Vice-chair: Pauline Crombie
Other members:
- John McKinlay, Treasurer
- Jim McAleese
- Lochlan O'Sullivan
- Alison Rogers
- Douglas Brown
- Angela Woolridge
- Asim Muhammad
- Lisa Anderson
Click here for staff and contact details in each area.
Partners in Advocacy is a registered charity No. SC027857 and a company limited by guarantee No. 185467.