Having completed five years training in Tai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation, Ann has been practising mindfulness and Tai Chi since 1998, and teaching the integrated mind-body approach for well-being since 2005. Ann’s experience and insight through the practice of Mindful Movement has led her naturally to explore and study mindfulness practices, attending regular courses […]
Akin Fatunmbi
I have been a care worker, support worker, development worker and service manager since moving to Edinburgh in 1996. Previously in London, I had most enjoyed working as a peripatetic music group facilitator for various boroughs, often with groups with additional support needs. I have a strong commitment to social care, particularly mental health and […]
Graham Young
After a 24-year career in health service management Graham left his job as Director of Administrative Services and worked part time to produce a portfolio for Glasgow School of Art. He graduated BA (Hons) Fine Art (1996) and MPhil Art in Organisational Contexts (1998) before practising as a community artist and establishing Young Art Services. […]
Martin Hensey
Martin started working in 1989 as a designer after finishing a degree in Graphic Design and ran his own business until 1995 in Germany. From 1997 to 1998 he worked voluntarily in India as a designer and artist. After coming to the UK in 1999, he finished his Master of Design in illustration in December […]
Sam Collins
Sam joined Ecas in July 2016. He has a background in disaster management, working in the humanitarian sector, but retrained in community work. He gained experience of setting up a befriending-style project for a couple of years before joining Ecas. Sam is passionate about working with people to gain more power over their daily lives, […]
Ally Irvine
Ally Irvine joined Ecas as Befriending Manager in July 2014. In July 2016, Ally was appointed Chief Executive, a role he combined with his responsibility as Befriending Manager. Following a restructure in August 2021, Ally took the singular role of Chief Executive. Ally’s work at Ecas is centred around improving the lives of people with […]