Our Mission
Our Vision:
A resilient, healthy and
vibrant Gorbals connecting people through music.
Bring people from diverse backgrounds together to:
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Build sustainable community and connections
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Support improved mental health and wellbeing
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Use creative participation to enhance the cultural life of the Gorbals.
Our Values
Joy and Connection
A warm, welcoming safe space
for everyone to have fun, connect to their creative selves and have fun with others.
experiences for everyone to learn new things, gain new experiences and grow with each other.
High quality, creative
economically and intellectually accessible underpinned by anti-oppressive practice.
Innovative and Flourishing
Consistent and responsive
Accessible and Inclusive
Activity that is physically
Long-term, sustainable
Gorbals focused music activities to build trusting, reciprocal, creative relationships.
Clare McBrien
Co- Director
Chani Bond
Co - Director
Youth Music
Rory Comerford
Tune Room
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Marix Leahy
Youth Music Lead
Paul Shofolahan
Youth Music Lead
Adult Music
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Neil Sturgeon
Adult Guitar Sessions
Kirstie Edgar
Sing for Life
Creative Ageing
Michelle Burke
Creative Ageing Lead
James Ross
Creative Ageing Musician
Our Board of Trustees
Our board of trustees are a group of volunteers who govern the organisation. They help us to manage our finances, find funding, keep up to date with changing legislation and ensure the health and wellbeing of the Givin' it Laldie staff.
We are always ready to welcome new folk to join us - if you would like to find out more about becoming a board member please get in touch by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
We believe that our staff are only able to create exciting, safe, nurturing music sessions for participants when they themselves feel valued, respected, and secure at work. Therefore, we are committed to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, rewarding work environment where their talents are appreciated, they are trusted and they are given relevant training and support for their own personal growth. We are actively working to advance the Fair Work First criteria by:
Providing Effective Voice: We foster open communication across our team and actively seek input from staff, volunteers, and freelance practitioners in key decision-making processes.
Ensuring Opportunity: We seek to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work, from recruitment to delivery.
Promoting Security: We offer fair contracts and pay all staff and freelancers at least the Real Living Wage. We ensure equal pay for equal work and have clear, transparent pay structures.
Supporting Fulfilment: We provide opportunities for training, personal development and creative input, recognising the value of professional growth and contribution at every level.
Respecting Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements wherever possible to support wellbeing and work-life balance.
We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our practices to ensure they reflect the values of fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Fair Work First.
Our Funders
