THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REBECCA
Chairperson, 2021 - Present
(Treasurer 2018 - 2021)
Rebecca works in the banking sector and has 8 years experience as a manager with 5 years specialisation in both commercial and personal debt repayment strategies. She initially volunteered her services as an advisor to the board in early 2018 to support TDUK in navigating a funding short fall and took over the Treasurer role later that year. In 2021 once we were over the height of the pandemic, and normal activities resumed, Rebecca switched roles to Chair. Now she has professionally hung up her manager’s hat but continues using her skills to line manage both employees.
As daughter to the CDO Rebecca has fond memories of watching many Scottish Claymores games with her dad back in the 90s and although she is a qualified flag football coach her main hobbies include aerial circus arts, bouldering and hiking, all of which involve less catching.
IAIN
Vice Chairperson, 2017 - Present
Iain has been a trustee with TouchdownUK since July 2017, bringing together his interests in American Football, helping young people develop and his many years’ experience of charity governance and trustee positions. In addition to being a line manager Iain also acts as Vice Chairperson, providing support to the Chair in the event of absence or conflict of interest.
Iain is well versed in the sport as he played American football whilst at University for Edinburgh Phoenix and is a Raiders fan. He lives in Rosyth with his wife Heather and has two children at Aberdeen University.
He previously was a Church of Scotland Minister for 20 years and is now an Assemblies of God Pastor, he is currently serving in west Fife but helps in the Kingdom wherever he can. In addition to this Iain is a professional Leadership and Career Coach working with partner businesses and has his own growing coaching practice.
His favourite films include The Incredibles, Remember the Titans, Gladiator and Braveheart. His favourite drink is Cherry Pepsi Max or a good malt whisky. He loves getting out onto the hills or working out in the gym.
JUDITH
SECRETARY, 2012 - Present
With us from the very start, Judith has been our secretary since the charity was formed in 2012. She enjoys working out of the limelight, in support of the charity and of the Charity Development Officer, her husband.
Judith has worked in the charity sector for the last 20 years in various management roles and is currently the manager of a counselling charity based in Fife.
A self-confessed ignorant when it comes to American Football - her area of interest being mental health - she likes to think she shows that you don’t have to be a sport expert to be involved in TDUK. Judith also loves her pup whom she is training to be a therapy dog, is a self confessed charity shop queen and makes a mean banana bread!
Alyson
Treaurer, 2023 - Present
Alyson has worked in different aspects of finance over the last 4 years, with experience in preparing accounts, analysis and review and forecasting. In her current role as a Management Accountant she is responsible for the income statements and analysis of three different departments – physiotherapy, occupational health & business rates. Working for a UK wide registered charity, she is familiar with the different reporting and tax requirements for charities as opposed to private/public businesses.
She is currently studying for my ACCA qualification, and working in a different role with new responsibilities will be conducive to completing the practical experience requirements necessary for chartered certification.
VERONIKA
Trustee, 2019 - Present
As a person who likes to keep busy Veronika works as a Lifelong Learning Development Leader in Education & Schools, Families, and Communities with a focus on developing communities in socially deprived areas in Edinburgh. In addition to this she is also a Mental Health Support Worker and a Martial Arts Instructor, the latter giving experience in coaching various ages and levels, from toddlers to adults and beginners to advanced.
With 25 years experience Veronika is a Taekwondo Black Belt holder, certified by Taekwondo Headquarters Kukkiwon, Seoul, South Korea. She is also educated to postgraduate level in Business (Research in Effective Leadership and Management Styles) & Drama and Performance (Physical Theatre).
In her spare time she is an Aerial enthusiast and a member of Survivors Reference Group (Rape Crisis Scotland) working together to improve legislative and survivor rights during the criminal justice process.
Child Protection Training Level 1,2,3,4
First Aider
Accredited Mental Health First Aider
Registered Member - Scottish Social Services Council
Charlie
Trustee, 2022 - Present
An avid sports fan, Charlie loves to watch his beloved Hibs on a weekly basis and is a huge fan of the Raiders too.
Charlie works in the financial industry, while also has a deep rooted passion for working with teenagers. Charlie holds a theology degree, specialising in youth ministry.
In his spare time, Charlie enjoys going for a cup of good black coffee, listening to music and spending time chatting life and sports with friends and family.