Who we are

All about FAIR, our Board and our staff.

FAIR (Family Advice and Information Resource) is an advice and information charity for children and adults with learning disabilities, their carers and families who live with them. It is a local Edinburgh based charity that works citywide. We provide accessible advice and advocate for families. The charity’s aim is to promote the welfare of people with learning disabilities in the community.

FAIR’s Team provide:

  • advice and information including a Welfare Rights Service
  • support for families to advocate their needs and getting support in place
  • project work to promote positive mental and physical health
  • an Easy Read newsletter every 2 months
  • co-production and consultation to advocate for people with learning disabilities and their carers
  • other services and projects were we feel will support people we work with
  • an Easy Read design service.

FAIR’s Board

FAIR’s Board of Trustees have range of skills and experience. The Board includes adults with a learning disability, carers and professionals that work in health and social care. They are:

  • Diane Willis
  • Norma Muir
  • Caroline Barlcay
  • Graeme Duncan
  • Stuart Clarke
  • Kenny Fyfe
  • Mark Graham

FAIR’s staff

FAIR’s staff are welcoming and non judgemental.  They take the time to listen and provide a service that meets people’s needs. You can find their contact details below.

Gillian Alder

Development Co-ordinator

Email: Gillian@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 0131 662 1962

Tasneem Ali

Development Officer

Email: tasneem@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07513 824 259

Katy Baillie

Advice Worker

Email: katy.baillie@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07720 164 175

Kizzie Cairns

Advice Worker

Email: kizzie@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07341 543 940

Laura Dancer

Head of Business Services

Email: laura@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 0131 662 1962

Jayne Ely

Advice Worker

Email: jayne@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07435 984 198

Sophie Gavin-Daunt

Advice Worker

Email: sophie@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07435 551 724

Lindsay Graham

Head of Development

Email: lindsay@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 0131 662 1962

Pauline Macfarlane

Senior Advice Worker

Email: pauline@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07435 548 712

Steve Mathieson

Administrative Officer

Email: steve@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 0131 662 1962

Laura McWhinnie

Advice Worker

Email: laura.mcwhinnie@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07458 147 041

Lasma Rancane

Head of Advice & Information

Email: lasma@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07513 824 257

Sandra Stewart

Advice Worker

Email: sandra@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07435 552 812

Kimberley Swan

Chief Executive

Email: kimberley@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 07570 949 378

Hels Wright

Development Co-ordinator

Email: hels@fairadvice.org.uk
Phone: 0131 662 1962
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