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The people make Works+
Staff Team
Scott Wight - Works+ Project Manager.
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Scott is one of the founders of Works+ which was established in 2018 after the closure of the charity Tomorrow's People where he worked for 6 years on the Galashiels Works programme.
Scott moved over to the third sector after working for several years as a Plumber who was desperate for a change of career and has not looked back since.
Pip Wartnaby - Trainee Youth Worker/Employability Advisor.
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Pip brings valuable experience, having worked with young people in various capacities, particularly focusing on care-experienced individuals.
What makes Pip's journey even more inspiring is their personal connection to the work we do. Ten years ago, Pip participated in the same 8-week employability programme for 16-24 year-olds, just like the young people they now support. This firsthand experience gives Pip unique insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by our participants, making her a compassionate and relatable member of the team.
Charlie Dawson - Volunteer and Partnership Co- ordinator
Charlie is the Works+ Volunteer and Partnership Co-ordinator and her goal in this role is to raise awareness of how the Works + programme can help young people into the working world. Charlie's role is to also
seek to strengthen the partnership with other professionals and agencies to facilitate a wide range of opportunities.
Charlie has actively engaged with young people for the past 15 years, working at youth clubs. She is passionate about equality in youth provision, and making sure all young people’s needs are met.
Board of Trustees
Kirsty Galliano
Kirsty moved to the Borders with her young family in 2021. Having heard of Works+ through a BBC
documentary, and with her experience supporting several charities helping young people strive for a
better education or opportunities in life, she was determined to become involved with Works+.
With a background of 10 years in infrastructure fundraising and prior to this working as a cook for
several years, she now works in property development and has her hands full!
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our Works+ Trustees, Peter (“PC”) Brown.
Peter was a true champion of our cause, dedicating his time and energy from the very beginning of the Works+ journey. He served as a trustee on our Board from our inception until his passing, and also passionately led workshops that inspired and empowered the young people we support, helping them gain the confidence needed to make positive changes in their lives.
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Despite his ill health, Peter continued delivering workshops for our programme until very recently, always bringing his unique style to connect with and encourage our young people to speak with confidence. He was incredibly proud of the success Works+ had in achieving positive outcomes for the young people we support. While he always credited the staff for our achievements, Peter was undoubtedly one of our “secret ingredients” and played a significant role in our success.
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His impact cannot be overstated, and his legacy will not be forgotten. Peter had a remarkable talent for bringing out the best in people simply by spending time with them, listening to their
stories, and sharing his own experiences, from life as “Broon fae Troon” to his pride in being awarded his first rugby cap playing for Scotland.
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Peter often told a story about one of the young people he worked with, encouraging them to speak with confidence at a job interview. Years later, while walking through Galashiels, he was stopped in the street by that same young person, who thanked him for giving her the confidence to change her life. It was a moment Peter cherished dearly.
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His kindness, dedication, and sense of humour will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Scott Wight – Project Manager.
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Michael Middlemiss – Works+ Chairman.
