Helen has been working in the third, public and housing sector for 42 years and has recently retired as the Chief Executive of a housing association in Scotland where she worked for 13 years. She is Chair of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Vice Chair of the South of Scotland Enterprise agency. She is passionate about developing strong communities, good affordable homes and supporting tenants who live in those homes. She lives within walking distance of The Broomhouse Hub and is very committed to the activities it undertakes and the support it provides locally.

Robert is an IT professional with 20 years’ experience, specialising in transactional markets and utilities. Prior to embarking on his career in IT Robert grew up in retail with his grandparents and parents owning a grocers shop and Post Office in Edinburgh.
As a teenager, Robert attended Corstorphine Youth Club’s DJ training programme and graduated from DJ’ing at the Youth Club to School Discos and when old enough to enter venues as a DJ career followed that, including residencies in some of Edinburgh’s popular bars and clubs.
With a keen interest in fitness, Robert trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and is a member at his local Crossfit club. Robert has been a volunteer befriender with the Youth Befriending project for 4 years and is also a Career Ready Mentor.

With a varied background in HR, Executive Search, advertising, public and third sector roles, Stuart has a keen interest in working with individuals who require assistance to overcome barriers. He is a strong advocate of a collaborative approach to solving challenges that affect us all.

Working in HMP Edinburgh for 5 years until 2019, where he successfully matched employers with prisoners after release and currently Social Enterprise Employability Manager with Cyrenians, where his team have provided pre-employment training for employers in St James Quarter, he was also involved as a panel member and chair with Children’s Hearings Scotland for 5 years until 2020.

Stuart is also a Trustee with Access to Industry, an Edinburgh charity supporting individuals into education or employment. Alongside other projects they are actively involved in guiding prisoners towards employment at HMP Edinburgh and HM YOI Polmont.

Clare had a 25-year career in social housing in property, project and contract management, customer service and complaints handling, and social enterprise roles.

In 2019, she established her own business and cultivated a reputation as a top short let management and cleaning company, with properties of historical importance. She spearheaded diversification through the pandemic, and even purchased and refurbished a neglected narrowboat, now a successful holiday retreat at The Kelpies.

Certainly, a jack of all trades, Clare has a passion for social enterprise and has spent many years supporting third sector organisations.

Sharon has 34 years experience working in the water industry and has extensive operational, customer service, communication and leadership experience. Sharon is passionate about people and has a strong reputation for developing and delivering strategies that transform service, performance and support wellbeing.

Ann is an experienced HR practitioner who has worked for over 30 years within private and public sectors.

Starting out in catering management Ann moved into training delivery and HR for a leading support services group before joining the Scottish Ambulance Service where she worked for 16 years in different roles covering workforce planning, recruitment, HR and equalities and inclusion. In this fast moving environment Ann provided HR advice and support for managers, reported on organisational activity with regard to equality and inclusion, developed policies, worked with staff to establish staff networks and enhance practice for the workforce and stakeholders with whom the Service engaged.

Quality service delivery and lasting relationships have been at the heart of Ann’s working life including those with customers, patients, staff and stakeholders in the community.

Originally from Yorkshire Ann has lived in Scotland for over 30 years and lives with her partner in South Edinburgh.

Justina is local to Broomhouse and is passionate about building a healthy, thriving community.
Justina loves to support others to build their self-belief and confidence, so that they can live fulfilling live.
Her interests include sewing, singing, walking and dancing.

Janet is a solicitor with extensive experience in commercial litigation and environmental law and regulation. After leaving the Scottish Protection Agency as Head of Legal and Clerk to the Board, Janet ran a legal consultancy advising Scottish law firms on environmental issues in corporate transactions.

More recently, Janet has worked with charities on mental health issues, undertaking befriending, mentoring, working on campaigning, and assisting in training. Janet also volunteers with local environmental charities, such as cemetery, park, and Water of Leith preservation.

Janet first became involved with Space & the Broomhouse Hub as a participant in its cookery courses, and now volunteers in its kitchen.