CEO & Rehab Pathways Manager: Andy has 12 years of experience in addiction and homelessness services. He managed a 17-bed residential men's recovery home (The Lighthouse), prioritising partnerships and enhancing its culture to achieve full capacity and foster a supportive recovery environment.

Andy's personal and professional experience enables him to connect effectively with individuals facing addiction and homelessness. He leads the organisation with a deep understanding of these challenges.

He also holds his SVQ Level 4 in Management in Health and Social Care.

Co-Founder & Fundraiser

Esther is an innovative self-starter with experience in project planning, event coordination, budget oversight, team leadership, and community fundraising.

She is a business owner and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in marketing and product development.

She has spent several years carrying out frontline work with people in addiction and homelessness, managing caseloads, creating and sustaining individual care plans, facilitating group work, assisting people to access rehab, and line-managing and training staff and volunteers.

She has experience collaborating and networking with agencies such as MPs, MSPs, local authorities, rehabilitation centres, and homelessness services.

Esther also holds an SVQ Level 4 management qualification in Health and Social Care and a Graduate Diploma in Theology from Westminster Theological Centre. She is currently studying for an MA in theology and, in addition to developing Aruka, works bi-vocationally as a pastor at the Church of the Nazarene in Parkhead.

Rehab Pathways Support Worker:

David grew up in the east end of Glasgow, where he still lives. Drawing on his personal experience with addiction and its effects on individuals, families, and communities, he is dedicated to supporting others in overcoming addiction. David’s purpose is to share the hope he has found and to help others discover meaning, set goals, and reach their potential. His Christian faith and trust in God's power have been central to his own recovery. In his words, “Jesus came for the sick, the demon-possessed, and the broken-hearted, not those who believe they are righteous.” David is confident that God's love is available to anyone seeking hope, and he believes that compassion, connection, and faith can guide people toward lasting change.

Rehab Pathways Support Worker

Retired CEO of the Leprosy Mission Scotland. 25 years experience of all aspects of leadership in an international Christian development organisation, including fundraising and governance. Previous 14 years experience with Blue Triangle Housing Association with homeless and addiction.

Chartered Accountant with ICAS MSc Public Policy. Bachelor of Accountancy. Twenty-five years of experience, primarily in public and charity sectors. For the past 5 years, employed as a forensic accountant in the civil service.

Retired Marketing & Communications manager at Scottish Enterprise, and long term Board member at Glasgow City Mission.

35 Years experience in Administration, Finance, Health & Safety (Nebosh Level 3) and Leadership (20 years as a Director) in an Electrical Engineering Company. Assisted the setting up of the Charity ‘Take Heart for the Nations’ and served as a trustee and Treasurer for several years. Trustee and Secretary of the Charity ’Outreach Europe’ Currently serving at Freedom City Church as Company Secretary and adviser in administrator and Finance.

Glasgow City Mission

Rehab Pathways Co-Ordinator

Experienced in Rehab Pathways work, addiction recovery work and work with those in homelessness and poverty and with mental health issues. Leading the Rehab Pathways project at GCM

North Lanarkshire Resident with 20 years local church leadership and ministry experience