I became a member of the MOEP board on my retirement from full-time employment. Having had a life long interest in young people I believed in the ethos of the Project. Young people deserve the benefits that come from being employed and be equal participants in our community. Some young people do need support to overcome individual barriers that can make employment more tricky for them. MOEP provides person-centred support and training tailored to achieve their goals.
I joined the Moving on Project Board because I believe the work they do with young people in Shetland is really important. I have been involved in youth work for over 30 years and fundamentally believe that by giving young people the right support, training, and opportunities in life they can achieve their goals and feel valued in their community.
I became involved with the Moving On Employment Project after I retired from social work. Although I worked with people of all ages, I particularly enjoyed supporting teenagers and young people to explore making changes in their lives and to develop their skills and abilities. MOEP has given me the chance to continue being involved in supporting and assisting young people to achieve their full potential.
Lincoln has been the Manager at Moving On since August 2015, making the move from Social Work to the Third Sector. Lincoln is passionate about supporting young people and those who are disadvantaged. Outside work Lincoln enjoys spending time with family, walking his dog and travelling.
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Ashley joined our team in 2023, as a Support Co-ordinator. Ashley has gained years of experience in a variety of different sectors within education and adult care services. Ashley is looking forward to the opportunity and further knowledge she will gain at MOEP. She is motivated by helping individuals to reach their full potential. When not working Ashley enjoys spending time with her friends and family, keeping active and playing team sports.
(01595) 743927
Peter joined our team in 2024, as a Support Co-ordinator. Peter has worked extensively in Social Care /Work over the past 33 years within the Local Authority. Peter is interested in promoting the young people he would support to realise their potential and attain their employability goals. He has always worked with the opinion that everyone has a role to play in our community and we need to work at breaking down barriers that hamper this at times. In his own time Peter enjoys going for walks for both pleasure and fitness. He is an avid film buff and especially enjoys the films from the golden age of Hollywood.
(01595) 743230
Katherine retired from full-time work in 2019 and brought many years of experience in public service when she joined the team in a newly created admin & finance role. She is proud to support her colleagues and Moving On’s achievements in our community. In her spare time, Katherine enjoys the cinema and eating out and maintains some leisurely activity levels with dog walking and gardening!
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Lesley joined MOEP in 2016 as the charity’s accountant and looks after the finance side of things on a part-time basis. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1991 and has experience in accounts and business advice over a range of types and sizes of organisations. At MOEP the main areas she look after are the annual and management accounts, and cash flow projections, and assists with grant applications. Outside of work Lesley volunteers with swimming and Island Games and enjoys reading and trying to keep her garden under control!
