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REBECCA LAFFERTY
FUNDRAISING TEAM LEADER
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HOME PARISH: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, UDDINGSTON
Rebecca’s role is to organise Project Gambia's various Fundraising activities throughout the year, such as Parish Visits and Events. Rebecca is also responsible for running the Charity's Social Media.
FRANCIS DEVINE
CHAIRPERSON
HOME PARISH: HOLY FAMILY, MOSSEND
Francis' role is to ensure that Charity Meetings are managed and run efficiently. Francis is also involved in liaising with the Media with regards to our work.
LYNNE MCDONALD/ MARK DOWNEY
VICE-CHAIRPERSON/FUNDRAISER
HOME PARISH: ST. COLUMBA'S, VIEWPARK
Lynne works closely with Francis to ensure that our Charity Meetings run smoothly. Lynne, as well as Mark, are also involved in Fundraising for Project Gambia.
BISHOP JOHN KEENAN
BISHOP OF PAISLEY DIOCESE
SPECIAL ADVISOR
We are fortunate to have the support of Bishop John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley. Bishop John Keenan acts as a special advisor to Project Gambia, assisting us whenever possible.
AIDAN CURIVAN
FUNDRAISING TEAM LEADER
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HOME PARISH: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, UDDINGSTON
Aidan works with Rebecca to run the Fundraising for Project Gambia, organising Parish Visits and Charity Events. He is also responsible for organising the Charity Volunteers.
PAUL LAFFERTY
TREASURER
HOME PARISH: CHRIST THE KING, HOLYTOWN
Paul is responsible for ensuring that the Charity Finances are managed effectively. He is also involved with our School Bag Appeal, organising our Shipments to The Gambia.
SHARON LAFFERTY
SECRETARY
HOME PARISH: ST. GABRIEL'S, VIEWPARK
Sharon acts as our Charity Secretary, ensuring that Meeting Minutes are recorded and dealing with many administrative tasks.
CAROLINE MCINTYRE
TRUSTEE
HOME PARISH: ST. GERARD'S BELLSHILL
Caroline is a Trustee for Project Gambia, while also being heavily involved in our Fundraising Department
DR ARUNACHALAM LYER
ENT CONSULTANT SURGEON
NHS LIAISON
Dr Iyer is our representative within the NHS, helping us secure donations of medical equipment and hearing aids. He was also responsible for the success of Alieu's visit to Scotland.
JOHN AND MOLLY (TOAL)
FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
HOME PARISH: ST. MONICA'S, COATBRIDGE
John, along with his Granddaughter Molly, are involved heavily in the Fundraising Department, Particularly with regards to our Parish Visits.
NICOLA AND GRACE (BARLOW)
FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
HOME PARISH: ST. STEPHEN'S COATBRIDGE
Nicola, along with her Daughter Grace, are involved with our Fundraising Department. You will see them on many of our Parish Visits.
LYNDA MCGREGOR
FUNDRIASER
HOME PARISH: ST. GERARD'S, BELLSHILL
Lynda is heavily involved in both our Parish Visits and our School Bag Appeal
OLIVIA HOOLAGHAN
FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
HOME PARISH: ST. JOHN BOSCO'S, NEW STEVENSON
Olivia is involved with our Parish Visits and our School Bag Appeal.
PAULINE TAYLOR
TRUSTEE
HOME PARISH: HOLY FAMILY, MOSSEND
Pauline is a Trustee for the Charity and a Fundraiser, along with her sisters Mary and Libby.
MARTIN ROONEY
FUNDRAISER/VOLUNTEER
HOME PARISH: ST. GERARD'S, BELLSHILL
Martin is a Charity Fundraiser, being involved heavily with our Charity Events.
MAIREAD AND MATTHEW BROPHY
EVENT TEAM/VOLUNTEERS
HOME PARISH: ST. JOSEPH'S, CLARKSTON
Mairead and her Son, Matthew, are involved in our Events Team and both great supporters of Project Gambia also.
JENNY AND NINA PADARUTH
EVENT TEAM/ VOLUNTEERS
HOME PARISH: ST. JOSEPH'S, CLARKSTON
Jenny and her Daughter, Nina, are involved in our Events Team and are a great support to our work.
MARCELLA AND MOLLY MCARTHUR
EVENT TEAM/VOLUNTEERS
HOME PARISH: ST. BRIDE'S, BOTHWELL
Marcella and her Daughter Molly are involved both with our Fundraising and Events Team.
EBRIMA SANYANG
VOLUNTEER
HOME PARISH: BL. JOHN DUNS SCOTUS, THE GORBALS
Ebrima, being a Gambian himself, has been a great source of knowledge with regards to working in The Gambia, and is also involved in Fundraising.
JOHN AND ANITA BROWN
CHARITY PATRON/FUNDRAISER
HOME PARISH: ST. JOHN BOSCO, NEW STEVENSON
John is a Patron to Project Gambia, being the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, while Anita is involved in our Fundraising Team.
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