The Journey of IAPK
Safeguarding Human Rights Since 1995
Independent Advocacy has been in Perth & Kinross, safeguarding human rights since 1995. At this time, IAPK was a small project, employing one coordinator and sixteen active volunteers.
Then the organisation became fully independent (as a Company Limited by Guarantee) in March 2003, before gaining charitable status in January 2004.
Since becoming independent, the organisation has grown considerably over the years, mainly due to recommendations made by the Scottish Government and legislation, such as the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Browse below to meet our team!
Our Values
Everyone at Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross works by our agreed values...
We recognise the essential dignity and inherent Human Rights of every person. We encourage those with power to respect rights and secure social justice.
We are free from outside control, autonomous in our actions and remain uninfluenced in our work. We only provide Independent Advocacy.
We put the people we work with at the heart of our work. We are patient and skillful listeners who enable people to get their voices heard.
We act and communicate with openness, integrity and transparency at all times.
We are proud to be champions of our Advocacy Partners and organisation. We support the right to challenge and are willing to question decisions and attitudes.
We will work with our Advocacy Partners to enhance their capacity to have their voices heard, to make choices and to transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes.
Meet the IAPK Team
Andy
Head of Finance
Annie
Learning & Development Officer
Archie
Office Dog
Bruce
Senior Independent Advocate - Adult Community
Beccy
New Scots Advocacy Coordinator
Cara
Independent Advocate - Children & Young People
Carolyn
Independent Advocate - Adult Community
Dan
Independent Advocate - Adult Community
Jill
Independent Advocate - Adult Community
Julia
Reception & Facilities Administrator
Julie
Chief Executive Officer
Karen
Senior Operations Officer
Kat
Reception & Facilities Administrator
Nathan
Reception & Facilities Administrator
Noelia
Independent Advocate – Adult Community and Children & Young People
Rachel
Senior Independent Advocate – Children & Young People
Sam
Communications Officer
Sarah
Head of Service
Wendy
Senior Independent Advocate
Student Placements
As a supporter of skill sharing and working alongside local services, we also offer student placements for Dundee University, Robert Gordon University and the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Chrissie
Student Independent Advocate
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors ensure that the organisation has a clear set of goals and strategy, and that IAPK maintains its vision, values and mission whilst working to achieve these goals.
The Directors are also responsible for the legal and financial obligations required by regulators.
The Board meets once every two months bringing together members with a plethora of experience – including HR, Finance, Strategy, Legal and 3rd Sector working.
Jeremy. S
Board Chair
Rosey. S
Vice Chair
Karen. D
Board Member
