I started volunteering at Empty Kitchens Full Hearts in June 2021, when I heard that many EKFH volunteers from hospitality were going back to their regular jobs after lockdown, and there was a need for new volunteers. I am primarily a packing volunteer - I love doing something very practical which helps people directly, and meeting lots of new people through volunteering.

When Empty Kitchens Full Hearts was looking to become a charity, I was asked to consider being Chair. I have chaired the Scottish Wildlife Trust for 5 years and am also involved in the governance of a community singing group for people with Alzheimer's. Before I retired, I was a civil servant working for the Scottish Government on marine issues. I also do the initial puppy raising for Guide Dogs.  If you see me coming in for a meeting I will often have my Guide Dog with me.  Sadly I have to ask people not to pet him, which some find very difficult!