Ruth Box :
Youth Manager, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The driving force behind Sanctuary, Ruth has 10 years experience in professional youth work, and a further 15 years in the voluntary sector. She has worked with both national and international charities, serving the local community and global aid initiatives, and has a passion to influence and improve the lives of young people within the City of Glasgow. She serves on the Scottish Christian Youth Work Forum and is actively involved in various forms of youth work within her local church.
Isabel Bruce:
Director of Scottish Science Centres Programme, Scottish Executive. With 25+ years experience in the public sector (Scottish Executive, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development Agency and Motherwell District Council) Isabel has a wealth of programme and project leadership combined with change management experience. Previous projects include the development and roll-out of procurement policy; the project delivery and change management of Scottish Enterprise’s headquarters facility; securing funding packages and establishing economic benefits associated with two Millennium projects: the Scottish Science Centres and the Millennium Link. This is combined with a passion for contributing to the local community and a personal commitment to helping today’s youth. She is currently Chair of a Higher Education Institution, Bell College, and is leading Bell in a merger with Paisley University. Isabel is also programme manager of joint Strathclyde University/Bell College initiatives to help youth in Malawi, and an active member of her local church.
She has a PhD, BA Hons, Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning; and has full memberships of both RTPI and CIPS.
Stuart Prenty:
Stuart, aged 40, is married to Margaret, with two boys aged 10 and 5. A member of Woodhill Evangelical Church, Bishopbriggs, Stuart has been involved as a leader of children's clubs for over 20 years and has done stints as a Sunday School teacher during this time in 5 year bursts. When not being demented by children he occupies his time as an architect and partner with Young & Gault Architects based at Spiers Wharf in Glasgow. Stuart adds, "As far as the elusive 'free time' goes, I enjoy doing absolutely no sports, no exercise, no cooking and no healthy outdoor pursuits. It is hard work avoiding all this stuff but very worthwhile as it leaves more time for eating too much rubbish and sleeping. I have been known to enjoy the odd hour or two with my model trains and could bore for Scotland on that front."
Andi Tooth:
Andi, aged 43, is a Design and Print Consultant. He is married to Hillary and they have 3 children - Chris, Aimee, and Abigail. Living in Lenzie with their 2 dogs and 1 guinea pig(!) they are currently renovating a farm house. Andi is a member and deacon at Crieff Baptist Church, where he is also a drummer with the church praise and worship bands. Andi adds, "I am involved in Sanctuary because Glasgow needs a place where young and old can find Jesus 24/7."
Wilma Miller:
Wilma Miller is married with one grown up son. She lives in Bishopbriggs and has been a member of Woodhill Evangelical Church since 1984. Involved in catering for 40 years, Wilma has spent the last 12 years predominately working with children and young people and is currently employed as Catering manager for a large independent school in Glasgow. She has a concern for the youth of today who wander aimlessly through our cities without purpose or hope, or who think that “having a good time” is the key to success and happiness.
