Our People
Our volunteers
TWC’s dedicated team works tirelessly to create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals and volunteers, each bringing unique skills, experiences, and a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of those in our community.
Together, we strive to create opportunities and services that sustain individual, family and community wellbeing for generations to come. We aim to do this through the provision of quality community projects, services, partnerships and volunteering. All of which are aimed at making the local community a vibrant place to live, work and play.
The communities team
Debs Allan
Communities Manager
Debs has been Communities Manager since February 2025 and leads the team at The Whiteinch Centre. She plays a key role in shaping TWC's strategic direction and ensuring its financial and long-term sustainability. Debs is also responsible for strengthening local partnerships and identifying emerging community needs, helping to ensure that TWC's services remain relevant, accessible, and responsive to community need.
Debs is motivated to work with TWC as “We want to make people 's lives better by providing a safe, warm, welcoming community space. Bringing people together to do fun activities, eat, learn and socialise”.
Aily Thomson
Community Projects Officer - Volunteering & Learning
Aily has been working at The Whiteinch Centre since 2017 and is responsible for overseeing TWC’s volunteering programme as well as educational and cultural projects and supporting operational delivery.
Aily is motivated to work with TWC as “The essence of TWC is defined by its people, who share a profound connection to the area and are driven by a desire to see it flourish. Compassion is a fundamental principle, as individuals consistently look out for one another and strive for the best outcomes for our people and our community”.
Lee Raeside
Community Projects Officer - Community Food Provision
Lee has been working at The Whiteinch Centre since February 2024, and is responsible for all of our Community Food provision, The Whiteinch Community Shop, as well as supporting TWC’s project and operational delivery.
Lee is motivated to work with TWC as “Working in The Whiteinch Centre is good for the soul. Being able to work with an amazing team of staff and volunteers that are driven to do better for their community is inspiring and encourages me to do more for those community members that need support”.
Keeley Hudd
Community Projects Worker
Keeley's main role is to be on the ground, getting familiar with the community, supporting them in identifying what they want to see in TWC, and working collaboratively to make it happen. They can be often seen chatting to volunteers and community members, facilitating group sessions, or supporting the setting up of community events.
Keeley is motivated to work with TWC because "I have experienced fist-hand how important community work is to support people to achieve their goals, despite the challenges life has presented to them. I want to be a part of an organisation where I can give back to the community".
Bartosz Kazmierczak
Centre Assistant
Bartosz has been working at The Whiteinch Centre since 2014, and is responsible for overseeing TWC's evening activities.
Bart is motivated to work with TWC as "It's just a fun place to be. We have so many amazing volunteers and support many different people. Lots of people rely on the work TWC does, and I'm always grateful I can help community members that need it any way I can".
Our community voice panel
The team at TWC are supported by our community voice panel. This group consists of local people and representatives from various community groups and organisations who can provide guidance and feedback on TWC’s activities and programmes. This Group serves as a liaison between the community and The Whiteinch Centre team.
Our board of trustees
TWC’s board brings together leaders from community learning and development, academia, local government, as well as the third sector. Together, they help shape our purpose and way, and ensure our work has a positive impact which reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community.
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About TWC
Our impact
We create communities, not just provide services. Our impact is shown by the thriving communities we help create, where people can rely on one another
Community connections
We exist to spark individual and community connection and transformation. TWC is a welcoming space where individuals can connect, learn, and contribute.