Who We Are
We provide independent advocacy for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in Dundee, helping individuals to have their voices heard and make informed choices about their lives.
Charity Trustees
Charity Trustees are volunteers responsible for the governance and strategy of the charity.
They ensure the organisation is managed effectively and accountable to
OSCR,
funders and members.
You must be a member of Advocating Together and be able to work well with others as part of a team.
Our current Charity Trustees:
- Bill Robertson – Chairperson
- Cathy Dyer – Charity Trustee
- Susan Buell – Charity Trustee
Staff
Vicky Scott
Gillian Kelly
Advocators
We employ a team of Advocators who are adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic people on supported permitted employment.
They are commissioned by the
Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership
to represent the voice of learning disability and autism.
A key part of their role is
collective advocacy
, as well as community engagement including events and partnership work.
Communication Champions
The Communication Champion project raises awareness of communication difficulties and advocacy.
We have a team of
Communication Champions
who support awareness and understanding of communication needs.
Volunteers
We are supported by a dedicated team of
Volunteers
who generously give their time to help advocacy grow in Dundee.