Meet The Team

Staff

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  Jamie Morrison - CEO

  ‘I have worked with Signpost for over ten years and have seen many changes in that time. I enjoy working here as there has always been a small, committed team who work hard to make a big difference. Over the years we have helped many thousands of people in many different areas of the world.' In that time Jamie has married Chrisie whom he met while working at Signpost, and together they have 3 young children, Callan, Ella and Joel.

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  Karen Bennett – Finance Officer

  "I like the fact that we are a small, close knit team and that I am able to have input into other aspects of the work, away from the spreadsheets. My job is meaningful because, although I spend a lot of time looking at figures I also get to hear what difference those amounts make to the communities we help." Outside of work Karen is an accomplished seamstress and is happy to lend a hand with anything fabric related.

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  David Baker - Facilities and Operations Manager

  "I came across Signpost in 2007 and was impressed with the approach of tackling poverty both overseas and here in the UK. Over the years I have worked with Signpost as a consultant, a trustee, and now as a member of staff. I am excited about seeing how the Roundhouse continues to develop as a place both to learn about poverty and injustice, but also to connect with people experiencing them." David is married to Sarah, has three grown up daughters, and is happiest when he is making bread.

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  Rafael F. de Jesus - Fundraising Officer

  I bring a unique blend of media and marketing expertise to my role as a Fundraising Officer at Signpost International. Originally from Brazil, I made Scotland my home in 2014. I hold a degree in Music Sound Production and have a passion for promoting the incredible work of Signpost International both nationally and internationally. In my spare time, you can find me pursuing my love for cooking, creating music by playing various instruments, and indulging in my passion for filmmaking.

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  Stephen Cooper - Overseas Desk Officer

  "I recently joined the Signpost team as Desk Officer for overseas programmes. I am passionate about international development having worked in the sector for many years. I am excited about the work that Signpost International does with their overseas partners and am looking forward to contributing to the efforts and making a difference to the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. I live in East Lothian and am a keen walker, cyclist, sailor, and grandfather!"

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  Louise Barclay - Food Projects Chef

  “I have joined Signpost as I love the whole idea behind the food projects at the Roundhouse, taking surplus food that was going to be thrown out and turning it into meals. It is great that we can take the surplus food and produce meals that can be given to those who need a little support and also create dishes that can be enjoyed by customers in the café. In my spare time I love taking my dog for long walks, I also really enjoy gardening, going swimming and spending time with my family.”

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  Steph Dolan - Education & Community worker

  “The work that Signpost has done and continues to do both internationally and locally is really inspiring and I feel honoured to be part of the team. Having graduated from Abertay with a degree in nutrition I knew I wanted to work within community settings doing food projects. As a Dundee local I am very exciting to be linking up with schools and local families to deliver food, cooking and nutrition programmes and give back to the city I grew up in. I hope that my workshops and classes will bring the joy of cooking to families and will reduce the financial strain many are facing by learning how to cook, grow food and shop more sustainably. In my free time I enjoy going to gigs, walking while listening to a podcast and I love cats, crocheting and country music!”

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  Kirsten Ross - Cleaner

  Signpost is a great organisation to work for as all the staff are very friendly, kind and supportive and genuinely care about tackling poverty and its related issues both in Dundee and abroad. I joined the staff team in 2022 as cleaner after working with another charity in the adjacent side of the building. On a personal level Signpost appeals to my passion for social justice and a fairer society. In my spare time I take an interest in faith, music and politics, love animals, baking, walking in nature, and enjoy singing and playing the violin in a band.

Trustees

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  David Middleton

  ‘I first saw real poverty in Africa thirty years ago and the impact has stayed with me ever since. Signpost’s strong commitment to alleviating poverty at home and abroad made it easy to say yes when I was asked to be a Trustee’. David has lived and worked overseas for more than forty years as an academic, diplomat and businessman.'

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  Tony Thornthwaite

  ‘I first met Signpost as its former building was in my parish. The church I served in Dundee is in one of the poorest parts of the city and I love that Signpost takes poverty seriously, both at home and abroad’. Tony spent the first 20 years of his career as a navigator in the Royal Air Force flying Vulcans and Tornados.'

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  Rebecca Fenton

  Rebecca has a background in finance and marketing, working for an investment management company based in Edinburgh. Her interest lies in sustainable investment and supporting people and communities to develop their skills. She joined as a trustee in December 2018.

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  Nick Grayshon

  ‘We were introduced to Signpost when two of our children spent time abroad with them. Becoming a Trustee and part of the Signpost Community was and is very precious. There has been and continues to be a healthy, constant challenge to change, grow and develop both personally and as a Charity’. Since the age of seven Nick wanted to be a professional double bass player, though life went a completely different way he still plays in two orchestras.

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  Stella Digba

  ‘I first heard about Signpost when I attended a Signpost fund raiser. Having grown up in Nigeria and spent my younger adult life there, I have seen real poverty and its effects. So, it was a no brainer when I was asked to be a trustee. Being a trustee has given me real insight into the work that Signpost does. I am really excited about the new Signpost Centre for Global learning which will allow people to learn about the global world and how they can make difference.’ Stella lives in Dundee and is currently working with the NHS as a nurse.

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  Jane Salmonson

  ‘Jane has worked for over twenty years in international development. She got to know about Signpost through Scotland’s International Development Alliance, when it was chaired by Jamie Morrison and she was CEO. She is delighted to be joining Signpost as a trustee because of her admiration for its model of partnership working which she thinks is vital to good practice in development.’

• Joe Gribben

• Morven Naughton

Volunteers

• We want to take this opportunity to thank our loyal volunteers, without whom we just couldn’t survive! Week on week we have a faithful team who come and volunteer in the centre doing various tasks. Our grateful thanks to:

• Jim Stewart

  Our longest serving volunteer who comes in weekly and helps with financial input

• Alex McMahon

  Our faithful gardener, keeping the grounds tidy, in all weathers

• At Signpost International we are always on the lookout for volunteers who like to garden, volunteers who enjoy DIY/handywork and volunteers with admin skills.

• If you would like to volunteer with Signpost International please contact us at enquiries@signpost-international.org or phone on 01382 504033 and if you would like to volunteer in the kitchen at the Roundhouse visit, https://theroundhouse.scot/