Cerebral Palsy Scotland

Allison Mathews

Allison is Programme Manager of the Equality and Human Rights Fund at Inspiring Scotland. Prior to this, Allison worked for 13 years at The National Lottery Community Fund, latterly as their Head of Knowledge and Learning.

She brings to the board a broad knowledge of public and social policy issues in Scotland which impact directly on people with cerebral palsy, particularly around equalities, the social model of disability, and Self-Directed Support.  Allison has skills, knowledge and expertise in funding and fundraising, having both worked as a funder and as a fundraiser. Allison has previously served on non-executive committees such as the Board of Routes to Work. She earned her Masters degree in Economic Development from Glasgow University.

Gillian Craig

Gill is a Director in Barclays Bank based in Glasgow, supporting operational risk and control within the Service Company. She lives with her family in Lenzie and is a full-time working mum of two, balancing the juggles of day-to-day life. Gill first found Cerebral Palsy Scotland after her daughter suffered a stroke during her birth which led to an early diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The family then became part of Bobath Babies until her daughter “graduated” from the group.

Gill aims to combine her first-hand experience of the charity with her business skillset to support growth and challenge where appropriate and therefore further the aims and objectives of the charity. She is also keen to give something back to Cerebral Palsy Scotland, teaching her daughters the importance of charitable work and inclusion.

Kirsty Colquhoun

I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2006 with a degree in Medicine.  I took a year out of my medical studies to gain a pharmacology degree in 2004.  After 10 years of training in hospital medicine I became a consultant in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine in 2015.  I work in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Stobhill Hospital and The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Hospital.  I have a specialist interest in falls and developing cancer services for Older Adults. I have worked alongside MacMillan Cancer Support and Maggies Centres.  I am the Secretary of the British Geriatrics Society Oncogeriatric Specialist Interest Group.  I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow and I am the Physician Representative on their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group.  I am an Honorary Clinical Lecturer, subdean and a former EDI lead at the University of Glasgow Medical School.

I have been a trustee for Cerebral Palsy Scotland since 2019. I have cerebral palsy, in the form of Spastic Diplegia. I was involved with Cerebral Palsy Scotland (then Bobath Scotland) as a little girl as my parents were involved in fundraising for the charity since I got Bobath therapy as a child.  It is great to be back involved now I am an adult.

I enjoy open water swimming – swimming the length of Loch Lubnaig for Cerebral Palsy Scotland in 2018.  I also have a sausage dog called Jarvis – named after the lead singer of my favourite band, Pulp.

Katie Campbell | Treasurer

Katie joined the board of Trustees in May 2019.  She is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a background in Charitable Trusts having worked for 13 years for The Robertson Trust.  She was Head of Finance and Resources before laterly moving to Head of Social Investment.  She now works within the SME sector on a consultancy basis.

Elaine Boyd

Elaine is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 30 years’ experience of working in finance and audit. She trained in the private sector before moving to the NHS with roles in internal audit, financial accounting and financial management. For the past eighteen years Elaine has worked at Audit Scotland and is currently the Associate Director of Audit Quality and Appointments. She is also Vice-Chair on the ACCA Scotland Committee.

She has been a board member and treasurer of Cerebral Palsy Scotland since June 2014 and is excited about the opportunities and potential to reach out to the wider community that will arise following the transition to Cerebral Palsy Scotland.

Elaine has cerebral palsy and understands the challenges faced by those living with the condition. She is passionate about good, joined-up and inclusive services that provide a lifeline to the CP community. She is keen to see people with CP setting goals and achieving their dreams. Elaine’s determination to break down perceptions that having a disability limits career paths and activities has seen her participate in horse riding, flying a plane and skiing.