Meet the Trustees

Pauline is a dedicated educator and advocate with a passion for social justice. Having qualified as a teacher in 1981, she furthered her expertise with two additional teaching qualifications in 1982 and 2010. She is a qualified educational assessor and Internal Quality Assurer, complementing her qualifications with studies in Counselling Skills.

Pauline’s journey has been shaped by her profound concern for social deprivation and its far-reaching impacts on individuals and communities. For over thirty years, her commitment to helping marginalized populations has been unwavering.

In the last twelve years, Pauline has dedicated herself to education and management within a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. 

As a trustee, Pauline brings her wealth of experience, compassion, and dedication to our mission of eradicating bed poverty in Scotland. Her unwavering desire to support the marginalised helps us strive for a future where everyone has a safe place to sleep and a chance for a better life.

Why did you get involved with Beds for Kids Trust?

In 2023, I was profoundly moved when I first learned about bed poverty. It struck me that waiting for someone else to address this critical issue in Inverclyde and the West of Scotland would be unjust. I knew I had to act.

Driven by a sense of responsibility and compassion, I partnered with two highly capable colleagues to establish the Beds for Kids Trust. Together, we are dedicated to tackling bed poverty and ensuring that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Through our collective efforts, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by this issue.

Isobel retired early from a career in nursing. The majority of her working life was with the Marie Curie Hospice,  Glasgow.
Retirement has allowed Isobel opportunity to enjoy different avenues of activity including gardening, education and volunteering at Alzheimer’s Scotland. 

Isobel loves walking and cycling on dry days. She loves being creative whether with fabrics, crafts, baking or painting. 

Isobel has been involved in Sunday school work most of her life.

Why did you get involved with Beds for Kids Trust?

 Pauline shared with me the work in London on bed poverty. It was not a great stretch of the imagination to think that this could be a problem in Inverclyde. This is a small initiative which we hope  will have an impact on the quality of a child’s life.

Howard is a 66-year-old retired professional

From 1977 to 2015, he worked in the financial industry, then transitioned to health insurance until 2023. 

In his spare time, Howard enjoys walking, cycling, and paddle-boarding. He also enjoys history, especially the 2nd world war in Europe.

Community & Outreach

In addition to the above, Howard served as a volunteer with Teen Challenge from 1995 to 1999. 
Separately, he participated in Christian outreach missions to Ukraine, the former Soviet Union (twice), and Kenya.

Howard is currently a board member of a housing association (since 2016) and serves as a trustee and treasurer for a Christian charity. 

Why did you get involved with Beds for Kids Trust?

I feel that Beds for Kids offers to children who have been deprived through no fault of their own, one of life’s basic necessities – a comfortable place to sleep.