About Us

Achieving Real Change for a more inclusive Scotland

Welcome to ARC Scotland

We believe it is possible to achieve a Scotland that values everyone. Change happens when people connect, learn and act together.

Who we work with

We connect people with lived experience with those who plan and deliver the support and services they receive.

Together we deliver practical changes to systems, practice, policy and people's lives.

Please connect with us if you:

  • Have lived experience and want to shape changes to your life, services and communities
  • Work in any frontline support role, including social care, education, health, housing, advocacy, employability and justice
  • Plan or procure training or consultancy services
  • Conduct academic research
  • Work in policy, local planning or organisational development

What we do

We bring people together to learn, share ideas, overcome problems and make change happen. Through our training, consultancy, networks and resources we empower people to work towards a society that values everyone.

People with lived experience are at the heart of the changes we make and the training and learning we deliver. We listen to people across Scotland to find out where change is most needed.

Our work features in national policy, local planning, practice guidance, organisational development and in the improved knowledge, confidence and motivation of the people who engage with us.

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Our Team

Andries Fourie

Head of Accredited Training

Catherine Dempsey

Catherine Dempsey

Head of Programmes and Learning

Chris Turnbull

Chris Turnbull

General Administrator

Diane Eaton

Projects and Inclusive Learning Administrator

Gloria Greganti

Gloria Greganti

Development Worker

James Fletcher

James Fletcher

Director

Julie Ritchie

Julie Ritchie

Development Worker

Julie Windsor

Julie Windsor

Accredited Training Administrator

Lauren Lockhart

Policy and Development Worker

Paul McKee

Policy and Development Worker

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams

Policy and Development Worker

Robin Paris

Robin Paris

Development Worker

Sarah Johnston

Accredited Training Coordinator

Scott Richardson-Read

Scott Richardson-Read

Policy and Development Worker

Tony Bowman

Tony Bowman

Policy and Development Worker

Tracey Francis

Tracey Francis

Policy and Development Worker

Our Associates and Trainers

Alexander Warren

Charlotte Mitchell

Ciara McCarthy

Claire D’All

David Warren

Gregor Hardie

Jules Cuzen

Kieran Massey

Laura Glennie

Luke Murphy

Lynnette Linton

Rameez Haq

Ryan Cuzen

DIVErgent INfluencers

ARC Scotland’s Young Leaders Project – self titled the Divergent Influencers – funded by Esmeé Fairburn is a coproduced participation project. Working with the Divergent Influencers in a partnership approach we ensure they and other young people will be able understand their rights and entitlements.

Work with us

There are no vacancies at the moment.

Administrator

We’re looking for a self-organised, customer-focused Administrator to join our Accredited Training Team.

 

Closing date 28 September 2026

Explore our offerings

Training and Consultancy

Improving the involvement of people with additional needs in their services and communities.

Resources

Improving the involvement of people with additional needs in their services and communities.

Our Networks

Improving the involvement of people with additional needs in their services and communities.
“It’s been incredible. Working with ARC Scotland has been a dream come true. I’ve been able to represent young people.. to talk about how being disabled can be an asset to your life”

– Divergent Influencer

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